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You must moderate yourself according to your strength. When you have done all that you can to see that no Christian is perverted, you must find your consolation in Our Lord, who could prevent this misfortune and who is not doing so.
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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Who will excuse us before God for the loss of such a great number of people, who could be saved by the slight assistance we could give them?
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[A] sick mind cannot be cured by the sheer force of persuasion.
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In the name of Our Lord, Monsieur, do all you can to regain your health and take good care of it so that you can serve God and the poor for a longer time. This moderate care does not preclude the obligation we have of generously risking our lives when the salvation of our neighbor is concerned.
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Never betray His principles for any reason whatsoever, and take great care not to spoil God's affairs by too much haste in them.
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In this way, through experience they will be formed adequately, will be encouraged, and will be capable of rendering service to God.
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