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There is nothing good that does not meet with opposition, and it should not be valued any less because it encounters objections.

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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Far from rejecting such a good man as you, He never even abandons a wicked man who hopes for His mercy.
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So, we pray well when we remain in this way in the presence of God, with no exertion of the understanding or will. Therefore, you will do well to listen to God in the urge you feel to return to us.
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