1.
Everything has an end; only eternity is endless. (III, 117)
2.
Often renew your resolutions to become a saint, even in the most arid of moments. (III, 116)
3.
Everything which is not for eternity is vanity. (III, 123)
4.
Keep silence during the appointed hours. Practice love of neighbor and humility. Try to think about death often and prepare for it. (III, 83)
5.
Empty your heart of all affections which would not be for God. (III, 113)
6.
I can’t tell you what a joy it is for me to see in you in such a desire to save souls, for this is the best and undeniable evidence that you love God. (I, 106)
7.
Allow Jesus to do what He pleases with your soul as well as with your body. (I, 107)
8.
Be ready at all times for God’s call, that is, do what He demands of you at each moment and do not worry about the next. (I, 107)
9.
Do not be disheartened if you do not see the fruit of your work; after all, you know that Christ Himself taught the multitudes and not everyone listened to His voice. (I, 106)
10.
Remember, it is for us to toil and on God depends the fruit of our labors. (I, 106)
11.
Keep in mind your vocation. Take to heart its seriousness and constantly incite yourself to a greater fervor. (III, 82)
12.
Our Sisters, who are called not only to save themselves but to save others, should lead a life of perfection adhering to the words of the Savior: Your light must shine before men so that they may see the goodness in your acts and give praise to your Heavenly Father. (III, 152)
13.
When they [the sisters] make an examination of conscience or admit their faults, (. . .) they should not only accuse themselves of them but of the fact that they did not do it better because of neglect or carelessness. (III, 152)
14.
All the sisters should be everything to one another: meek, pleasant, patient and not excusing themselves from any sacrifice. (III, 155)
15.
They should help everyone with advice, consolation, work, favors and prayers. They should have understanding for the children. (III, 155)
16.
They should not be indifferent to any wretchedness whether moral or material. (III, 155)
17.
Towards the sick they should show patience and care; they should console them, bear with them patiently, take care of their needs, trying not to show any disgust. (III, 155-156)
18.
God has entrusted to your care the souls of those simple folk, so do not desert them, do not be deterred by any hardship from saving their souls. (I, 138)
19.
Willingly perform the humblest chores. (III, 116)
20.
I praise you for the care of the church, that you grieve because it is neglected, but I trust that since you are there, it will not remain so for long. (I, 82)
21.
It seems to me that the worse a child is, the more it is necessary to work with her in order to help her overcome those evil tendencies. (II, 29)
22.
Visit and help the sick especially those who are most abandoned. (III, 116)
23.
Help everyone, especially those who resent you. (III, 115)
24.
Do all things with the intention of pleasing Jesus Christ. (III, 113)
25.
Let your love be like Christ’s love, revealing itself not only in feelings but in deeds. (III, 137)
26.
All the sisters will try to learn all the jobs of the peasants so that at all times and in all the works they could be a good example. This, above all else, will help to bring them close to the sisters. In this way the sisters will gain their confidence. (III, 156)
27.
The more the sisters will be given to external duties, the more they should attend to their spiritual exercises. (III, 198)
28.
(. . . ) our people are asking for us here where there is such a broad scope for services. As I deduce from the letter, the need there is not as great as it is here where evil is so rampant. The moral influence of the sisters is needed right here. (II, 222)
29.
This seems to me contrary to our vocation which obliges us to a dedication without limits. It certainly does not behoove the sisters to excuse themselves whenever they are called, unless there is a real impossibility. All the more, that in ministering to the sick, the sisters can bring help not only for the body but they can also influence the soul. (II, 240)
30.
Should they ask for our help in either visiting the sick or exerting a moral influence, we should not excuse ourselves. Let us not consider it a duty but only have a desire to serve. (III, 167)