La perfección consiste en hacer su voluntad, en ser lo que él quiere que seamos... - Thérèse of Lisieux

when something painful or disagreeable happens to me, instead of a melancholy look, I answer by a smile. At first I did not always succeed, but now it has become a habit which I am glad to have acquired.

Life is passing, and eternity is drawing near. Soon we shall live the very life of God. After we have been filled at the source of all bitterness, our thirst will be quenched at the very Fountain of all sweetness.

I know now that true charity consists in bearing all our neighbours' defects — not being surprised at their weakness, but edified at their smallest virtues.