It would not be worth giving oneself unless it were to build up a great work which is very much for God -- your own sanctity. That is why the Church when canonizing saints proclaims the heroism of their lives. (Furrow, 611)
If life's purpose were not to give glory to God, how contemptible, how hateful it would be. (The Way, 783)
Oh blessed perseverance of the donkey that turns the water-wheel! Always the same pace. Always the same circles. One day after another: everyday the same. Without that, there would be no ripeness in the fruit, nor blossom in the orchard, nor scent of flowers in the garden. Carry this …