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St Francis De Sales

All the science of the Saints is included in these two things: To do, and to suffer. And whoever had done these two things best, has made himself most saintly.
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Himself Science Suffering
Let the enemy rage at the gate; let him knock, pound, scream, howl; let him do his worst. We know for certain that he cannot enter our soul except by the door of our consent.
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Angry Enemy Exception Ourselves Scream Soul
Humor is the foundation of reconciliation.
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Foundation Humor
Be who you are and be that well.
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Be Yourself Self Love
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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Advantage Confession Life Order Spiritual
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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Bright Faith God Light Sun
The Lord delights in every little step you take.
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God Happiness Joy Step
Nothing appeases an enraged elephant so much as the sight of a little lamb.
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Angry Animal Sight
To live according to the spirit is to love according to the spirit.
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Live Love Spirit
There is nothing small in the service of God.
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God Service Small Value
A heart-memory is better than a mere head-memory. Better to carry away a little of the love of Christ in our souls, than if we were able to repeat every word of every sermon we ever heard.
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God Head Heart Memories Ourselves Repeat Word
Be not miserable about what may happen tomorrow. The same everlasting Father, who cares for you today, will care for you tomorrow.
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Care Father God Misery Yourself
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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Beginning Eyes God Meditation Presence Soul
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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Calm Hurry Quiet Spirit World Yourself
Let God be the air in which your heart breathes at ease.
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Breathe Easy God Heart
I have made a pact with my tongue, not to speak when my heart is disturbed.
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Disturb Heart Talk Tongue

During the night we must wait for the light.

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