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.
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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The Lord delights in every little step you take.
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Friendship requires great communication.
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Never be hurried in anything. Do all things calmly and in a spirit of repose. Do not lose your inward peace even if everything seems to be going wrong. What is anything in life compared to peace of soul?
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Every moment comes to us pregnant with a command from God, only to pass on and plunge into eternity, there to remain forever what we have made of it.
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If, when stung by slander or ill-nature, we wax proud and swell with anger, it is a proof that our gentleness and humility are unreal, and mere artificial show.
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A judicious silence is always better than truth spoken without charity.
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Be not miserable about what may happen tomorrow. The same everlasting Father, who cares for you today, will care for you tomorrow.
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God is present everywhere, and every person is His work.
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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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One single day of devotion is worth more than a thousand years of worldly life.
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Friendships begun in this world will be taken up again, never to be broken off.
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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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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.
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We must fear God out of love, not love Him out of fear.
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One rarely does well what one rarely does.
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Humor is the foundation of reconciliation.
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One single act done with aridity of spirit is worth more than many done with feelings of devotion.
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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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Humility consists in not esteeming ourselves above other men, and in not seeking to be esteemed above them.
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Where there is peace and meditation, there is neither anxiety nor doubt.
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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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He who complains, sins.
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Do not wish to be anything but what you are, and try to be that perfectly.
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It is better to remain silent than to speak the truth ill-humoredly, and spoil an excellent dish by covering it with bad sauce.
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God will either shield you from suffering or give you unfailing strength to bear it.
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The greatest method of praying is to pray the Rosary.
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