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Our faith is so dead that we desire what we see more than what faith tells us.

The devil does a great deal to incapacitate us when he sees a little fear.

To reach something good it is very useful to have gone astray, and thus to have acquired experience.

The things of the soul must always be considered as plentiful, spacious, and large; to do so is not an exaggeration.

Whoever lives in the presence of so good a friend and excellent a leader as is Jesus Christ can endure all things. Christ helps us and strengthens us and never fails; he is a true friend...What more do we desire from such a good friend at our side, who will not abandon us in our labors and tribulations, as friends in the world do. Blessed is the one who truly loves him and keeps him near.

For even though we already know that God is present in all we do, our nature is such that we neglect to think of this.

For perfection as well as its reward does not consist in spiritual delights but in greater love and in deeds done with greater justice and truth.

Oh my Lord, how certain it is that anyone who renders You some service soon pays with a great rial! And what a precious reward a trial is for those who truly love You if we could at once understand its value!

Unlike our friends in the world, He will never abandon us when we are troubled or distressed. Blessed is the one who truly loves Him and always keeps Him near.

As to the aridity you are suffering from, it seems to me our Lord is treating you like someone He considers strong: He wants to test you and see if you love Him as much at times of aridity as when He sends you consolations. I think this is a very great favor for God to show you.

With regard to the fear about whether or not I was in the state of grace, He (Jesus) told me: "Daughter, light is very different from darkness. I am faithful. Nobody will be lost unknowingly. They who find security in spiritual favors will be deceived. True security is the testimony of a good conscience. But people should not think that through their own efforts they can be light or that they can do anything to prevent the night, because these states depend upon my grace. The best help for holding on to the light is to understand that you can do nothing and that it comes from me. For even though you may be in light, at the moment I withdraw, the night will come. This is true humility: to know what you can do and what I can do."

Be extremely careful for the love of the Lord not to be tricked into giving up prayer.