Every moment comes to us pregnant with a command from God, only to pass on and plunge into eternity, there to remain forever what we have made of it.
ST FRANCIS DE SALES
ST FRANCIS DE SALES
St Francis De Sales on command
“Every moment comes to us pregnant with a command from God, only to pass on and plunge into eternity, there to remain forever what we have made of it.”
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During the night we must wait for the light.
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St Francis De SalesSt Francis De Sales A heart-memory is better than a mere head-memory. Better to carry away a little of the love of Christ in our souls, than if we were able to repeat every word of every sermon we ever heard.
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St Francis De SalesSt Francis De Sales Don’t get upset with your imperfections. Surrender to the Power of God’s Love, which is greater than our weakness.
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St Francis De SalesSt Francis De Sales If, when stung by slander or ill-nature, we wax proud and swell with anger, it is a proof that our gentleness and humility are unreal, and mere artificial show.
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