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Preach by example of your lives rather than by words. Example is the very best sermon.
Rose Philippine Duchesne
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Rose Philippine Duchesne
Age: 83 †
Born: 1769
Born: August 29
Died: 1852
Died: November 18
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More quotes by Rose Philippine Duchesne
The dear Lord has favored us with a share of His cross. The greatest and undoubtedly the hardest to bear is the lack of success in our work here. If a saint had been in charge, all would have gone well.
Rose Philippine Duchesne
Profit by the little trials that come to you, for through them we make real progress.
Rose Philippine Duchesne
Let us never lose courage or despair of God's mercy. We have only to humble ourselves before God in order to obtain grace to become all that we ought to be.
Rose Philippine Duchesne
The more I reflect on the graces I have received, the more they astonish me and make me tremble.
Rose Philippine Duchesne
We cultivate a very small field for Christ, but we love it, knowing that God does not require great achievements but a heart that holds back nothing for self.
Rose Philippine Duchesne
How can we thankful? We can only love the Heart of Jesus more generously and by our union with Him, become the most humble.
Rose Philippine Duchesne
I am where God wills me to be, and so I have found rest and security. His wisdom governs me, His power defends me, His grace sanctifies me, His mercy encompasses me, His joy sustains me and all will go well with me.
Rose Philippine Duchesne
He who has Jesus has everything.
Rose Philippine Duchesne
For a long time a very strong and deep attraction has drawn me to missionary life.
Rose Philippine Duchesne
We are entirely in the care of Divine Providence, and it is very sweet to remain so in peace. The Cross is never lacking may it be our consolation.
Rose Philippine Duchesne
How very beautiful and consoling our faith is! For the little work we do here on earth it promises in return all the joys of assured happiness.
Rose Philippine Duchesne
If you have no earthly consolation, why do you not seek consolation in the Heart of Jesus? To love him is truest joy.
Rose Philippine Duchesne
Never forget that the road to Heaven is the Way of the Cross. Jesus has called us to follow Him, bearing the Cross as He did.
Rose Philippine Duchesne
If only I could be hidden in a corner, so as not to be tempted to worry about things that are not really my business.
Rose Philippine Duchesne
O Jesus, my Divine Saviour, I offer You my mind and heart. Direct their movements while I pray, so that I may offer my prayer in union with Your Immaculate Mother.
Rose Philippine Duchesne
Strengthen in us, O God, the work You have begun in us.
Rose Philippine Duchesne
Learn to let others do their share of the work. Things may be done less well, but you will have more peace of soul and health of body. And what temporal interest should we not sacrifice in order to gain these blessings?
Rose Philippine Duchesne
We may not understand His Will for us in time, but in eternity the veil will be drawn and we shall see that He acted only for our happiness.
Rose Philippine Duchesne
I live now in solitude and am able to use my time reflecting on the past and preparing for death. I cannot put away the thought of the Indians and in my ambition I fly to the Rockies.
Rose Philippine Duchesne
There are no difficulties except for those who worry too much about tomorrow.
Rose Philippine Duchesne
