Our vocation binds us to follow Our Lord, it obliges us also to renounce ourselves, that is, our will, our judgment, our pleasures, property, relatives, etc (VIII:126).

I call evil all those inclinations that turn us aside from the obligations of our vocation (VIII:126).

Let two men live together and they will have difficulties with one another (VIII:113).

If we are faithful to God, we will lack nothing (VIII:112).

The detachment God gives you from the things of this world is more valuable than all its precious assets (VIII:111).

“Instead of measuring your difficulties with your strength you must measure them with the powerful help you have a right to expect from God.” (CW 3b:83)
– St. Elizabeth Ann Seton

– Often I fail to realize that I am never alone to cope with my problems. I rely on your powerful help to carry me through, Lord.

We have begun a program here aimed at making all our Missionaries equally qualified for assignments in seminaries and on the missions (VIII:91).

What great consolation you will one day have for having used such efficacious means to advance the sanctification of souls (VIII:75).

May it please God, in his infinite goodness, to fill you with His Spirit, in order to make Him known and loved among these poor people who are so disposed to embrace our holy faith (VIII:103).

Continue to give God all the affection of your heart, the applications of your mind, and the work of your hands (VIII:65).