During the night we must wait for the light.
ST FRANCIS DE SALESOne single act done with aridity of spirit is worth more than many done with feelings of devotion.
More St Francis De Sales Quotes
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By turning your eyes on God in meditation, your whole soul will be filled with God. Begin all your prayers in the presence of God.
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Whatever happens, abide steadfast in a determination to cling simply to God.
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Be who you are and be that well.
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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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Every Christian needs a half-hour of prayer each day, except when he is busy, then he needs an hour.
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Let God be the air in which your heart breathes at ease.
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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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Anxiety is the greatest evil that can befall a soul, except sin. God commands you to pray, but He forbids you to worry.
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For every great temptation there will be many small ones. Wolves and bears are more dangerous than flies, but we are bothered most by flies.
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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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One single act done with aridity of spirit is worth more than many done with feelings of devotion.
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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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Great occasions for serving God come seldom, but little ones surround us daily.
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What we need is a cup of understanding, a barrel of love, and an ocean of patience.
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Cook the truth in charity until it tastes sweet.
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