If we look to correct ourselves and look more intently towards our inner activity - rather
than our external, giving precedence to divine help - we can, in turn, be of
greater and more positive help to others. We will also achieve an inner
serenity that will quietly help the souls of the people we encounter, because
spiritual serenity reflects the virtue of the soul and transforms souls.
When someone applies himself to external activity, before having polished
his spiritual inner state, he may struggle spiritually; but he will be fraught
with worry, anxiety, lack of confidence in God and frequent loss of
serenity. If he does not improve himself, he cannot say that his interest
for the common good is pure. When he is liberated from the old self and
all worldly things, then he will receive divine Grace; and be not only at peace
with himself, but also able to bring peace to everyone else.
