Behold God in all things without exception, acquiescing in all his commands with great simplicity.
130.
Say frequently, in the midst of your contradictions and sufferings: This is the path to heaven; I behold the gate, and I am sure that the storms will not prevent my reaching it.
131.
Take no trouble on account of what the world thinks of you; despise its good opinion and its contempt, and let it say what it will of good or evil.
132.
Do not think that our Lord is further from you in the midst of turmoil.... It is not tranquillity which brings Him to our hearts, but the fidelity of our love.
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From day to day withdraw your heart from all kinds of amusement and vanity, ... from all that turns you from a blessed eternity.