Every Christian needs a half-hour of prayer each day, except when he is busy, then he needs an hour.
ST FRANCIS DE SALESDuring the night we must wait for the light.
More St Francis De Sales Quotes
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Great occasions for serving God come seldom, but little ones surround us daily.
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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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Friendships begun in this world will be taken up again, never to be broken off.
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We may be excused for not always being bright, but we are not excused for not being gracious, yielding and considerate.
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True progress quietly and persistently moves along without notice.
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Whatever happens, abide steadfast in a determination to cling simply to God.
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Have Jesus always for your patron, His Cross for a mast on which you must spread your resolutions as a sail. Your anchor shall be a profound confidence in Him, and you shall sail prosperously.
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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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Friendship requires great communication.
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God is present everywhere, and every person is His work.
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One single day of devotion is worth more than a thousand years of worldly life.
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Have patience with all things, But, first of all with yourself.
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There is nothing small in the service of God.
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Do not wish to be anything but what you are, and try to be that perfectly.
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There is no better means of attainment to the spiritual life Than by continually beginning again.
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