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.
ST FRANCIS DE SALESWhile I am busy with little things, I am not required to do greater things.
More St Francis De Sales Quotes
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Fear is a greater evil than evil itself.
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Half an hour’s meditation each day is essential, except when you are busy. Then a full hour is needed.
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Do not lose courage in considering your own imperfections.
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Never be hurried in anything. Do all things calmly and in a spirit of repose. Do not lose your inward peace even if everything seems to be going wrong. What is anything in life compared to peace of soul?
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Do not wish to be anything but what you are, and try to be that perfectly.
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There is no better means of attainment to the spiritual life Than by continually beginning again.
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We must fear God out of love, not love Him out of fear.
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One single act done with aridity of spirit is worth more than many done with feelings of devotion.
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The greatest method of praying is to pray the Rosary.
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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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There is nothing small in the service of God.
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Let God be the air in which your heart breathes at ease.
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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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In everything, love simplicity.
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Be patient with everyone, but above all with yourself.
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