There is no better means of attainment to the spiritual life Than by continually beginning again.
ST FRANCIS DE SALES
ST FRANCIS DE SALES
St Francis De Sales on beginning
St Francis De Sales91 quotes“There is no better means of attainment to the spiritual life Than by continually beginning again.”
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