Faith is like a bright ray of sun light. It enables us to see God in all things as well as all things in God.
ST FRANCIS DE SALESTruly it is a blessed thing to love on earth as we hope to love in Heaven, and to begin that friendship here which is to endure for ever there.
More St Francis De Sales Quotes
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Great occasions for serving God come seldom, but little ones surround us daily.
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Make yourself familiar with the angels and behold them frequently in spirit; for without being seen, they are present with you.
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It is to those who have the most need of us that we ought to show our love more especially.
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When you encounter difficulties and contradictions, do not try to break them, but bend them with gentleness and time.
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Nothing is more like a wise man than a fool who holds his tongue.
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Let us think only of spending the present day well. Then when tomorrow shall have come, it will be called today, and then we will think about it.
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One single day of devotion is worth more than a thousand years of worldly life.
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During the night we must wait for the light.
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Truly it is a blessed thing to love on earth as we hope to love in Heaven, and to begin that friendship here which is to endure for ever there.
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It is right that you should begin again every day. There is no better way to complete the spiritual life than to be ever beginning it over again.
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Anxiety is the greatest evil that can befall a soul, except sin. God commands you to pray, but He forbids you to worry.
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There is nothing as strong as tenderness, And nothing as tender as true strength.
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Be patient with everyone, but above all with yourself.
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It is better to remain silent than to speak the truth ill-humoredly, and spoil an excellent dish by covering it with bad sauce.
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Do not lose courage in considering your own imperfections.
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