All the science of the Saints is included in these two things: To do, and to suffer. And whoever had done these two things best, has made himself most saintly.
ST FRANCIS DE SALESDoing little things with a strong desire to please God makes them really great.
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Friendship requires great communication.
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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 a great imperfection to complain unceasingly of little things.
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There is nothing small in the service of God.
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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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God will either shield you from suffering or give you unfailing strength to bear it.
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He who complains, sins.
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The greatest method of praying is to pray the Rosary.
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During the night we must wait for the light.
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Nothing is so strong as gentleness, nothing so gentle as real strength.
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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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Every morning prepare your soul for a tranquil day.
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Be who you are and be that well.
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Work hard every day at increasing your purity of heart, which consists in appraising things and weighing them in the balance of God’s will.
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God takes pleasure to see you take your little steps; and like a good father who holds his child by the hand, He will accommodate His steps to yours and will be content to go no faster than you. Why do you worry?
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