Our charity must have a special character of humility, of modesty, of simplicity, of compassion after the example of Mary Our Blessed Mother. (Directory 10, page 5)
Let us always act as true children of our Lady of Compassion, forgetful of self and personal concerns, always affable and patient. (Directory 10, page 5)
Suzanne Aubert was totally given over to God’s Will. She says that it ‘should matter very little to us’ how our lives are spent, ‘provided the Holy Will of God is done’ in us and ‘His Holy Name is glorified.’ (Directory 11, page 5)
The merit of our actions does not depend on their importance or number, but on the degree of the love of God with which we perform them. (Directory 12, Page 5)
Prayer is simply the speech of the heart to God. We always find something to say to [others], why should we not always find something to say to God? – Even if it were only to complain confidingly to Him, even of Himself, when we feel tired or discouraged! (Directory 21, Page 8)
The presence of God does not consist in thinking of God every now and then, but in the consciousness of God’s presence in all our actions. My God I want to love You. Give me love, plenty of love. (Directory 22, Page 8)
[They] who look at their neighbour through the Heart of Jesus, cannot fail to find [their neighbour] amiable. Directory 34, Page 13
God gives His Spirit to his (people) according to times and circumstances.” (Directory, 17, page 37)
Nothing is little in the service of God. (Directory, 17, page 37)
Sanctity consists in doing perfectly the little things of daily occurrence. (Directory 22, page 40)
We should strive to be faithful in small things to prepare ourselves for the greatest.
(Directory 22, page 40)
Suzanne emphasised in her writings: “we have the share of Martha, but let us seize also on the share of Mary.” (Directory21, page 8) Again she stressed:”Our life should be a long act of faith hope and charity. It should combine the life of Martha and Mary, walking arm in arm together and never separated. Faith, hope and charity are like a trinity of distinct though indivisible virtues of which faith is the Father, hope the Son, and charity the Holy Spirit.” (Directory 25, page 41)
Do not be scandalized. Do not throw your own work upon the shoulders of your companions. Close your eyes on the mistakes and faults of others. Be broadminded.” (Directory 28, page 43)
Let us carefully cultivate hope, that small flower which we should always bring to those in need. (Directory 30, Page 44)