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His Majesty knows what is good for us; it is not for us to advise Him how to treat us, for He has the right to tell us that we know not what we ask. Remember, it is of the greatest importance- the sole aim of one beginning to practice prayer should be to endure trials, and to resolve and strive to the utmost of her power to conform her own will to the will of God.

It is through this Lord of ours that all blessings come. He will show us the way.

It is certain that the love of God does not consist in experiencing sweetness or tenderness of heart but in truly serving God in Justice, strength and humility.

What does it matter if we pray for great things? We are asking it of One Who is all powerful.

The most potent and acceptable prayer is the prayer that leaves the best effects. I don't mean it must immediately fill the soul with desire . . . The best effects are those that are followed up by actions...when the soul not only desires the honor of God, but really strives for it.

When one is in the midst of business matters, and in times of persecutions and trials, when one can't maintain so much quietude, and in times of dryness, Christ is a very good friend...He is company for us. Once we have the habit, it is very easy to find Him present at our side.

Where, my Lord, did I think I could find a remedy save in You? What folly; to flee from the light so as to be always stumbling!

To have courage for whatever comes in life – everything lies in that.

Or look upon Him bending under the weight of the Cross and not even allowed to take breath: He will look upon you with His lovely and compassionate eyes, full of tears, and in comforting your grief will forget His own because you are bearing Him company in order to comfort Him and turning your head to look upon Him.

You will be immediately told that speaking with... (a friend) is unnecessary, that it is enough to have God. But a good means to having God is to speak with His friends.

Let us desire and be occupied in prayer not for the sake of our enjoyment but as as to have the strength to serve.

Indeed, I believe that in each smallest creature He has made, though it be but a tiny ant, there are more wonders than can be comprehended.