One single act done with aridity of spirit is worth more than many done with feelings of devotion.
ST FRANCIS DE SALESGreat occasions for serving God come seldom, but little ones surround us daily.
More St Francis De Sales Quotes
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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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Half an hour’s meditation each day is essential, except when you are busy. Then a full hour is needed.
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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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A judicious silence is always better than truth spoken without charity.
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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.
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Do not lose courage in considering your own imperfections.
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During the night we must wait for the light.
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There is nothing as strong as tenderness, And nothing as tender as true strength.
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It matters little how one begins, provided that he be resolved to go on well, and to end well.
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Be patient with everyone, but above all with yourself. I mean do not be disheartened by your imperfections, but always rise up with fresh courage.
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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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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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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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