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.
ST FRANCIS DE SALESHumor is the foundation of reconciliation.
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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Humility consists in not esteeming ourselves above other men, and in not seeking to be esteemed above them.
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Friendships begun in this world will be taken up again, never to be broken off.
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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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Those who pray from the heart do not think about the prayer they are saying, but about the God to whom they pray.
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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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When you encounter difficulties and contradictions, do not try to break them, but bend them with gentleness and time.
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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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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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By giving yourself to God, You not only receive Himself in exchange, but eternal life as well.
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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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Have patience to walk with short steps until you have wings to fly.
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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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Every morning prepare your soul for a tranquil day.
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Do not lose courage in considering your own imperfections.
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