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.
ST FRANCIS DE SALESMany 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.
More St Francis De Sales Quotes
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Where there is peace and meditation, there is neither anxiety nor doubt.
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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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During the night we must wait for the light.
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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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One rarely does well what one rarely does.
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There is nothing small in the service of God.
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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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The greatest method of praying is to pray the Rosary.
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Strive to see God in all things without exception. Do not smother yourself…If you start smothering yourself with a host of cares and longings and wishes … you will be disabling yourself from serving God with all your heart.
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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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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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Whatever happens, abide steadfast in a determination to cling simply to God.
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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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Flowers often grow more beautifully on dung-hills than in gardens that look beautifully kept.
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He who complains, sins.
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