There is no better means of attainment to the spiritual life Than by continually beginning again.
ST FRANCIS DE SALESLet 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.
More St Francis De Sales Quotes
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We must fear God out of love, not love Him out of fear.
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While I am busy with little things, I am not required to do greater things.
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Do not wish to be anything but what you are, and try to be that perfectly.
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During the night we must wait for the light.
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You learn to love by loving.
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The Lord delights in every little step you take.
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We have freedom to do good or evil; yet to make choice of evil, is not to use, but to abuse our freedom.
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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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Doing little things with a strong desire to please God makes them really great.
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Where there is peace and meditation, there is neither anxiety nor doubt.
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We must never undervalue any person. The workman loves not that his work should be despised in his presence. Now God is present everywhere, and every person is His work.
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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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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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The whole world is not worth one soul.
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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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