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Far from rejecting such a good man as you, He never even abandons a wicked man who hopes for His mercy.

Vincent de Paul

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Vincent de Paul
Age: 79 †
Born: 1581
Born: April 24
Died: 1660
Died: September 27
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[M]ost people offend God by passing judgment on the things others do, especially important people, not knowing the reasons why they are doing what they do for when one does not know the primary cause of some matter, what conclusions can he draw from it?
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I will always welcome joyfully any opportunity that comes my way to be of service to you
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Things arrange themselves with time. Only God can have everything to His liking His servants should act as Our Lord did.
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Let us be submissive to Providence, He will see to our affairs in His own time and in His own way
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. . . [A]s a rule, the most learned persons do not produce the greatest results. We see that only too often.
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There are some persons who are content with everything and others who are scarcely content with anything. These latter need patience to bear with themselves.
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It is not easy to find perfect men in whom there is nothing to criticize.
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He also always blesses humble beginnings much more than those accompanied by a lot of show.
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Is it not better to fail after asking advice than to risk acting on our own?
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[I]t is the maxim of the saints that when a matter has been decided in the presence of God after many prayers and the seeking of advice, we must reject and consider as a temptation whatever is suggested to the contrary.
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You know, Monsieur, that, although the contemplative life is more perfect than the active life, it is not, however, more so than one which embraces at the same time contemplation and action, as does yours, by God's grace.
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[N]or should you move so fast! The works of God do not proceed in that way they come about of themselves, and those He does not create soon perish.
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Remember, Monsieur, that the downfall of most Communities comes from the cowardice of Superiors in not holding firm and in not purging them of the troublesome and incorrigible.
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Naturally, everyone is disheartened by sharp reprimands, and by the most amiable corrections as well, if they are frequent, immoderate, or given inappropriately.
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[L]et us work to rid ourselves of our attacks of over-zealousness especially when it offends against respect, esteem, and charity.
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Remember the maxim of the Romans which states that by union and counsel we can achieve anything.
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People are made in such a way that even the holiest ones are liable to offend one another.
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Providence must call us and we must follow it, if we are to go forward confidently.
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It is a good sign when He burdens us with [crosses] and we carry them well, but woe to the person who runs away from them, for he will find such heavy ones that they will overwhelm him.
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If there is any danger in the present weather, in the name of God, Monsieur, wait until spring
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