During the night we must wait for the light.
ST FRANCIS DE SALESThose who pray from the heart do not think about the prayer they are saying, but about the God to whom they pray.
More St Francis De Sales Quotes
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He who complains, sins.
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All of us can attain to Christian virtue and holiness, no matter in what condition of life we live and no matter what our life work may be.
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Humility consists in not esteeming ourselves above other men, and in not seeking to be esteemed above them.
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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.
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There is no artifice as good and desirable as simplicity.
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Work hard every day at increasing your purity of heart, which consists in appraising things and weighing them in the balance of God’s will.
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The greatest method of praying is to pray the Rosary.
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The whole world is not worth one soul.
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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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Take care of your health, that it may serve you to serve God.
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Have patience to walk with short steps until you have wings to fly.
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It is a great imperfection to complain unceasingly of little things.
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The Lord delights in every little step you take.
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Do not desire crosses, unless you have borne those already laid upon you well — it is an abuse to long after martyrdom while unable to bear an insult patiently.
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To lose ourselves in God is simply to give up our own will to Him. When a soul can truly say Lord I have no other will than Thine it is truly lost in God and united to Him.
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God will either shield you from suffering or give you unfailing strength to bear it.
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It matters little how one begins, provided that he be resolved to go on well, and to end well.
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God is present everywhere, and every person is His work.
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Every morning prepare your soul for a tranquil day.
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Do not lose courage in considering your own imperfections.
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Doing little things with a strong desire to please God makes them really great.
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Cook the truth in charity until it tastes sweet.
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Those who pray from the heart do not think about the prayer they are saying, but about the God to whom they pray.
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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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While I am busy with little things, I am not required to do greater things.
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