By turning your eyes on God in meditation, your whole soul will be filled with God. Begin all your prayers in the presence of God.
ST FRANCIS DE SALESWork hard every day at increasing your purity of heart, which consists in appraising things and weighing them in the balance of God’s will.
More St Francis De Sales Quotes
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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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Every Christian needs a half-hour of prayer each day, except when he is busy, then he needs an hour.
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What we need is a cup of understanding, a barrel of love, and an ocean of patience.
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I have made a pact with my tongue, not to speak when my heart is disturbed.
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Many who confess their venial sins out of custom and concern for order but without thought of amendment remain burdened with them for their whole life and thus lose many spiritual benefits and advantages.
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Never be in a hurry; do everything quietly and in a calm spirit. Do not lose your inner peace for anything whatsoever, even if your whole world seems upset.
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Humor is the foundation of reconciliation.
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Cook the truth in charity until it tastes sweet.
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Have patience to walk with short steps until you have wings to fly.
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There is no better means of attainment to the spiritual life Than by continually beginning again.
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For every great temptation there will be many small ones. Wolves and bears are more dangerous than flies, but we are bothered most by flies.
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Let the enemy rage at the gate; let him knock, pound, scream, howl; let him do his worst. We know for certain that he cannot enter our soul except by the door of our consent.
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Nothing is so strong as gentleness, nothing so gentle as real strength.
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Be who you are and be that well.
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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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