Those exercises which are not common are not to be exposed to public view; for things private are practiced more safely at home. Nevertheless you must beware that you are not slack in those which are common, and more ready for those which concern yourself only. But having fully and faithfully accomplished all which you are bound and enjoined to do, if you have any spare time, do as your devotion will desire.
All cannot use one kind of spiritual exercise, but one is more useful for this person, another for that. In the time of temptation we have need of some, and at others in time of peace and quietness. Some we like to have in mind when we are sad, and others when we rejoice in the Lord. •