There is no better means of attainment to the spiritual life Than by continually beginning again.
ST FRANCIS DE SALES
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.
More St Francis De Sales Quotes
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There is no better means of attainment to the spiritual life Than by continually beginning again.
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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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Make yourself familiar with the angels and behold them frequently in spirit; for without being seen, they are present with you.
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He who can preserve gentleness amid pains, and peace amid worry multitude of affairs, is almost perfect.
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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 is present everywhere, and every person is His work.
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Cook the truth in charity until it tastes sweet.
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Nothing is more like a wise man than a fool who holds his tongue.
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Pride dies 20 minutes after death.
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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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God will either shield you from suffering or give you unfailing strength to bear it.
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He who complains, sins.
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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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Friendships begun in this world will be taken up again, never to be broken off.
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