Think of the advice I have given you so that you do not force your children into holiness. I will use the expression, on wings, but lead them gently with discretion to Christian perfection, to fear God, and to avoid sin. I have also said that a quarter of an hour meditation or, at most, half an hour is enough for your sons and daughters; otherwise they will be wearied and will do nothing because they see themselves forced.
- St. Paul of the Cross
