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.
ST FRANCIS DE SALESGod is present everywhere, and every person is His work.
More St Francis De Sales Quotes
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If you would fall into any extreme, let it be on the side of gentleness. The human mind is so constructed that it resists rigor, and yields to softness.
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We have freedom to do good or evil; yet to make choice of evil, is not to use, but to abuse our freedom.
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God is present everywhere, and every person is His work.
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He who complains, sins.
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Do not lose courage in considering your own imperfections.
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Nothing appeases an enraged elephant so much as the sight of a little lamb.
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In everything, love simplicity.
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Have Jesus always for your patron, His Cross for a mast on which you must spread your resolutions as a sail. Your anchor shall be a profound confidence in Him, and you shall sail prosperously.
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We must never undervalue any person. The workman loves not that his work should be despised in his presence. Now God is present everywhere, and every person is His work.
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One single day of devotion is worth more than a thousand years of worldly life.
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God will either shield you from suffering or give you unfailing strength to bear it.
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Have patience with all things, But, first of all with yourself.
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By giving yourself to God, You not only receive Himself in exchange, but eternal life as well.
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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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Be patient with everyone, but above all with yourself. I mean do not be disheartened by your imperfections, but always rise up with fresh courage.
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