Let us think only of spending the present day well. Then when tomorrow shall have come, it will be called today, and then we will think about it.
ST FRANCIS DE SALESDuring the night we must wait for the light.
More St Francis De Sales Quotes
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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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Do not desire crosses, unless you have borne those already laid upon you well — it is an abuse to long after martyrdom while unable to bear an insult patiently.
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During the night we must wait for the light.
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God takes pleasure to see you take your little steps; and like a good father who holds his child by the hand, He will accommodate His steps to yours and will be content to go no faster than you. Why do you worry?
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Friendship requires great communication.
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Take care of your health, that it may serve you to serve God.
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Friendships begun in this world will be taken up again, never to be broken off.
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It is right that you should begin again every day. There is no better way to complete the spiritual life than to be ever beginning it over again.
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Nothing is so strong as gentleness, nothing so gentle as real strength.
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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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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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Have patience to walk with short steps until you have wings to fly.
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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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Do not lose courage in considering your own imperfections.
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Great occasions for serving God come seldom, but little ones surround us daily.
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