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 True Charity consists in bearing with all the defects of our neighbour, in not being surprised at his failings, and in being edified by his least virtues; Charity must not remain shut up in the depths of the heart, for ''no man lighteth a candle and putteth it under a bushel, but upon a candlestick, that it may shine to all that are in the house''. It seems to me that this candle represents the Charity which ought to enlighten and make joyful, not only those who are dearest to me, but ''all who are in the house''.

There is no artist who does not like his work praised, and the Divine Artist of souls is pleased when we do not stop at the exterior, but penetrating even to the inmost sanctuary which He has chosen for His dwelling, we admire its beauty.

I ought to seek the company of those Sisters who according to nature