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"In a state of grace, the soul is like a well of limpid water, from which flow only streams of clearest crystal. Its works are pleasing both to God and man, rising from the River of Life, beside which it is rooted like a tree."
"It is love alone that gives worth to all things."
"It is of great importance, when we begin to practise prayer, not to let ourselves be frightened by our own thoughts."
"Let nothing disturb thee; Let nothing dismay thee; All things pass; God never changes. Patience attains All that it strives for."
"God deliver me from people who are so spiritual that they want to turn everything into perfect contemplation, come what may."
"However softly we speak, God is near enough to hear us."
"A beginner must look on himself as one setting out to make a garden for his Lord's pleasure, on most unfruitful soil which abounds in weeds. His Majesty roots up the weeds and will put in good plants instead. Let us reckon that this is already done when the soul decides to practice prayer and has begun to do so."
"Don't imagine that, if you had a great deal of time, you would spend more of it in prayer. Get rid of that idea; it is no hindrance to prayer to spend your time well."
"Do you know when people really become spiritual? It is when they become the slaves of God and are branded with His sign, which is the sign of the Cross, in token that they have given Him their freedom."
"Untilled soil, however fertile it may be, will bear thistles and thorns; so it is with man's mind."
"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."
"Souls who do not practice prayer are like people whose limbs are paralyzed."
"Humility does not disturb or disquiet or agitate, however great it may be; it comes with peace, delight, and calm. . . . The pain of genuine humility doesn't agitate or afflict the soul; rather, this humility expands it and enables it to serve God more."
"It is here, my daughters, that love is to be found - not hidden away in corners but in the midst of occasions of sin. And believe me, although we may more often fail and commit small lapses, our gain will be incomparably the greater."
"Truth suffers, but never dies."
"He who has God finds he is lacking nothing."
"Those who in fact risk all for God will find that they have both lost all and gained all."
"Mental prayer is nothing else but being on terms of friendship with God, frequently conversing in secret with Him."
"You pay God a compliment by asking great things of Him."
"Let us live in such a way as not to be afraid to die."