Strive for a life of recollection so that you can hear My voice, which is so soft that only recollected souls can hear it. (1779)
My kingdom on earth is My life in the human soul. (1784)
I find no rest in a talkative soul. The
constant din tires Me, and in the midst of it the soul cannot discern My voice.
(3/1/1937)
When you reflect upon what I tell you in the depths of your heart, you profit more than if you had read many books. Oh, if souls would only want to listen to My voice when I am speaking in the depths of their hearts, they would reach the peak of holiness in a short time. (584)
The graces of My mercy are drawn by means of one vessel only, and that is - trust. The more a soul trusts, the more it will receive. Souls that trust boundlessly are a great comfort to Me, because I pour all the treasures of My graces into them. I rejoice that they ask for much, because it is My desire to give much, very much. On the other hand, I am sad when souls ask for little, they constrict their hearts. (1577-78).
Do not value any external thing too highly, even if it were to seem very precious to you. Let go of yourself, and abide with Me continually. Entrust everything to Me and do nothing on your own, and you will always have great freedom of spirit. No circumstances or events will ever be able to upset you. Set little store on what people say. Let everyone judge you as they like. Do not make excuses for yourself; it will do you no harm. Give away everything at the first sign of a demand, even if they were the most necessary things. Do not ask for anything without consulting Me. Allow them to take away even what is due you - respect, your good name - let your spirit rise above all that. And so, set free from everything, rest close to My Heart, not allowing your peace to be disturbed by anything. (1685)
Never claim your rights. Bear with great calm and patience everything that befalls you. Do not defend yourself when you are put to shame, though innocent. Let others triumph. Do not stop being good when you notice that your goodness is being abused.
Beloved pearl of My Heart, I see your love so pure, purer than that of the angels, and all the more so because you keep on fighting.
In one moment, I can give you more than you are able to desire.
The Lord gave me to know how very pleased He is with a pure and free heart. I felt that it is Gods delight to look into such a heart but such hearts are knightly hearts; their life is a constant battle