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All of us can attain to Christian virtue and holiness, no matter in what condition of life we live and no matter what our life work may be.

Saint Francis de Sales

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Saint Francis de Sales
Age: 55 †
Born: 1567
Born: August 26
Died: 1622
Died: December 28
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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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True humility scarcely ever utters words of humility.
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A good discourse is that from which nothing can be retrenched without cutting into the quick.
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Do not complain then of your poverty, my daughter, - we only complain of that which is unwelcome, and if poverty is unwelcome to you, you are no longer poor in spirit.
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The state of marriage is one that requires more virtue and constancy than any other it is a perpetual exercise in mortification.
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The declared enemies of God and His Church, heretics and schismatics, must be criticized as much as possible, as long as truth is not denied. It is a work of charity to shout: 'Here is the wolf!' when it enters the flock or anywhere else.
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One single day of devotion is worth more than a thousand years of worldly life.
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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.
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Those who commit these types of scandals are guility of the spiritual equivalent of murder, but I, here among you to prevent something far worst for you. While those who give scandal are guilty of the spiritual equivalent of murder, those who take scandal- who allow scandals to destroy faith- are guilty of spiritual suicide.
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We shall steer safely through every storm, so long as our heart is right, our intention fervent, our courage steadfast, and our trust fixed on God. If at times we are somewhat stunned by the tempest, never fear. Let us take breath, and go on afresh.
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True virtue has no limits, but goes on and on, and especially holy charity, which is the virtue of virtues, and which having a definite object, would become infinite if it could meet with a heart capable of infinity.
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Let God be the air in which your heart breathes at ease.
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Be patient with everyone, but above all with yourself.
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The Devil doesn't fear austerity but holy obedience.
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If we say a little it is easy to add, but having said too much it is hard to withdraw and never can it be done so quickly as to hinder the harm of our success.
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Do not be ashamed of being poor, or of asking alms. Receive what is given you with humility, and accept a refusal meekly. Frequently call to mind Our Lady's journey into Egypt with her Holy Child, and of all the poverty, contempt and suffering they endured. If you follow their example you will indeed be rich amid your poverty.
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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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