Her spiritual director, Father Bernardine, tried to console Mother Maddalena, after experiencing trials and disappointments as she tried to establish the Poor Clare life in America:
Behold, my daughters, the advice to which you should conform yourselves. Besides, do not doubt that Jesus will keep an account for you of all your sacrifices and will reward you here below by giving you an increase of His holy grace, and in paradise by giving you an increase of glory.