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.
ST FRANCIS DE SALESMake yourself familiar with the angels and behold them frequently in spirit; for without being seen, they are present with you.
More St Francis De Sales Quotes
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Don’t get upset with your imperfections. Surrender to the Power of God’s Love, which is greater than our weakness.
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Be who you are and do that well.
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To live according to the spirit is to love according to the spirit.
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Anxiety is the greatest evil that can befall a soul, except sin. God commands you to pray, but He forbids you to worry.
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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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Make yourself familiar with the angels and behold them frequently in spirit; for without being seen, they are present with you.
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Friendship requires great communication.
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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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You learn to love by loving.
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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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Where there is peace and meditation, there is neither anxiety nor doubt.
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For every great temptation there will be many small ones. Wolves and bears are more dangerous than flies, but we are bothered most by flies.
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One single day of devotion is worth more than a thousand years of worldly life.
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What we need is a cup of understanding, a barrel of love, and an ocean of patience.
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Be who you are and be that well.
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