115. If I must accomplish my work with care, I must however avoid attaching myself to it in an immoderate way. I must be able to give it up on the order of my superior. I cannot sacrifice my spiritual exercises for it, nor neglect to work for my interior perfection. I will consecrate to each thing the prescribed time, and if there is a pressing need, I will give up my prayer in order to accomplish a charitable duty.

116. Unoccupied with himself, the religious who has acquired the spirit of prayer will be able to give himself to his occupations in all liberty of spirit. His personal holiness will guarantee the integrity of his apostolate and will make it fruitful.

117. The religious who gives himself to his neighbor while leaning on God will one day be able to say Christ's prayer at the end of His mission : Father, I have exalted Thy glory on earth, by achieving the task which Thou gavest me to do.

118. Prayer comforts man; lifts him above perishable things, and fixes him in God, His creator and savior. Thanks to prayers, I can say with St. Paul : I can do all things in Him who strengthens me.

119. The religious in the service of the sick find the fruitfulness of their apostolate in prayer. They sanctify themselves and help their neighbor to lift themselves towards God. They will see the eventide of their lives approaching with the same joyous confidence which the apostle had : The time has nearly come when I can go free. I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have redeemed my pledge; I look forward to the prize I have earned. The Lord, the judge whose award never goes amiss, will grant it to me when that day comes.