The mine and thine reigns so much the more powerfully in spiritual things because they seem to be a spiritual mine and thine.
Self-love often deceives us and leads us away, gratifying its own passions under the name of zeal.
The soul that only loves God for the love of herself, loves herself as she ought to love God and God as she ought to love herself.
The Spiritual Maxims of St. Francis de Sales
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Devotion to the souls in Purgatory contains in itself all the works of mercy, which supernaturalized by a spirit of faith, should merit us Heaven. de Sales
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The Holy Ghost cries everywhere that our ruin is from ourselves.
That peace which is not willing to be broken is an object of self-love.
Let yourself be governed by God, think not so much of yourself.
That peace which is not willing to be broken is an object of self-love.
Let yourself be governed by God, think not so much of yourself.
Devotion to the souls in Purgatory contains in itself all the works of mercy, which supernaturalized by a spirit of faith, should merit us Heaven. de Sales
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We are more troublesome to ourselves than anyone else is to us.
What are all these things which we quit for God but brief moments of a liberty which is a thousand times worse slavery than slavery itself.
Not only can a soul which knows her misery have great confidence in God, but that, unless she has such knowledge, she cannot have true confidence in Him.
What are all these things which we quit for God but brief moments of a liberty which is a thousand times worse slavery than slavery itself.
Not only can a soul which knows her misery have great confidence in God, but that, unless she has such knowledge, she cannot have true confidence in Him.
Devotion to the souls in Purgatory contains in itself all the works of mercy, which supernaturalized by a spirit of faith, should merit us Heaven. de Sales
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It is no honor to be handsome when a man prizes himself for it.
We must in no wise live according to human prudence, but according to the faith of the Gospel.
May we be no longer those old selves that we were formerly, but be other selves.
We must in no wise live according to human prudence, but according to the faith of the Gospel.
May we be no longer those old selves that we were formerly, but be other selves.
Devotion to the souls in Purgatory contains in itself all the works of mercy, which supernaturalized by a spirit of faith, should merit us Heaven. de Sales
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On Confession and Sorrow for Sin
The Holy Ghost will have no putting off, but desires great promptitude in obeying His inspirations.
It is sad to see a precious liquor lose its worth through the presence of a little dirt, and an exquisite wine by the admixture of water.
Why should we die a spiritual death, since we have so sovereign a remedy at hand?
The Holy Ghost will have no putting off, but desires great promptitude in obeying His inspirations.
It is sad to see a precious liquor lose its worth through the presence of a little dirt, and an exquisite wine by the admixture of water.
Why should we die a spiritual death, since we have so sovereign a remedy at hand?
Devotion to the souls in Purgatory contains in itself all the works of mercy, which supernaturalized by a spirit of faith, should merit us Heaven. de Sales
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As we consider our sins in detail, let us consider God's graces in detail.
Do not content yourself with confession your venial sins merely as to the fact, but accuse yourself also of the motive which induced you to commit them.
The loving heart loves God's commandments; and the harder they are the more sweet and agreeable it finds them.
Do not content yourself with confession your venial sins merely as to the fact, but accuse yourself also of the motive which induced you to commit them.
The loving heart loves God's commandments; and the harder they are the more sweet and agreeable it finds them.
Devotion to the souls in Purgatory contains in itself all the works of mercy, which supernaturalized by a spirit of faith, should merit us Heaven. de Sales
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Everyone argues in favor of the virtue which he practices easily, and exaggerates the difficulties of the virtues which are contrary to it.
It is only weak heads that are made to ache with the scent of roses.
The sting of honey bees is more painful than that of other insects.
It is only weak heads that are made to ache with the scent of roses.
The sting of honey bees is more painful than that of other insects.
Devotion to the souls in Purgatory contains in itself all the works of mercy, which supernaturalized by a spirit of faith, should merit us Heaven. de Sales
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If sin abounds in malice to ruin us, grace superabounds to restore us.
Christians are so very wrong to be as little Christian as they are.
We must be very sorry for our faults with a repentance which is strong, constant, tranquil, but not troubled, unquiet or fainthearted.
Christians are so very wrong to be as little Christian as they are.
We must be very sorry for our faults with a repentance which is strong, constant, tranquil, but not troubled, unquiet or fainthearted.
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What better penance can a heart do which commits faults than to submit to a continual abnegation of self-will?
Christ was more concerned with St. Peter's repentance and remorse than with his sin.
We correct ourselves better by a tranquil and steadfast repentance than by that which is harsh, eager and passionate.
One of the most excellent intentions that we can possibly have in all our actions, is to do them because our Lord did them.
Christ was more concerned with St. Peter's repentance and remorse than with his sin.
We correct ourselves better by a tranquil and steadfast repentance than by that which is harsh, eager and passionate.
One of the most excellent intentions that we can possibly have in all our actions, is to do them because our Lord did them.
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Lift Up Your Hearts
Lift up your heart quite tranquilly when it falls, humbling yourself before God by acknowledging your misery, without being in the least astonished at your fall.
Live joyously amongst your holy occupations.
Weep a little now, but moderate your tears and bless God.
Lift up your heart quite tranquilly when it falls, humbling yourself before God by acknowledging your misery, without being in the least astonished at your fall.
Live joyously amongst your holy occupations.
Weep a little now, but moderate your tears and bless God.
Devotion to the souls in Purgatory contains in itself all the works of mercy, which supernaturalized by a spirit of faith, should merit us Heaven. de Sales
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How happy are they whom God turns as He likes, and leads according to His good pleasure, whether y tribulation or consolation.
Nothing but sin should sadden us, and to this sorrow for sin it is necessary that holy joy should be attached.
Well! My poor heart, here we are, fallen into the ditch which we had made so firm a resolution to avoid; ah! let us rise and leave it forever. Courage! henceforth let us be more on our guard, God will help us, we shall do well enough.
Nothing but sin should sadden us, and to this sorrow for sin it is necessary that holy joy should be attached.
Well! My poor heart, here we are, fallen into the ditch which we had made so firm a resolution to avoid; ah! let us rise and leave it forever. Courage! henceforth let us be more on our guard, God will help us, we shall do well enough.
Devotion to the souls in Purgatory contains in itself all the works of mercy, which supernaturalized by a spirit of faith, should merit us Heaven. de Sales
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The putting down of self must be practiced gently, tranquilly, constantly, and not only sweetly, but gaily and joyously.
Even when we are sorry for sin, holy joy should immediately be called to our rescue.
Nothing makes the milk dry up like sadness.
Even when we are sorry for sin, holy joy should immediately be called to our rescue.
Nothing makes the milk dry up like sadness.
Devotion to the souls in Purgatory contains in itself all the works of mercy, which supernaturalized by a spirit of faith, should merit us Heaven. de Sales
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We may be excused for not always being bright, but we are not excused for not being always gracious, yielding and considerate.
This equableness of humor, this joy and sweetness of heart. is rarer than perfect chastity; nut it is also the more desirable for that.
On no account give way to sadness, the enemy of devotion.
This equableness of humor, this joy and sweetness of heart. is rarer than perfect chastity; nut it is also the more desirable for that.
On no account give way to sadness, the enemy of devotion.
Devotion to the souls in Purgatory contains in itself all the works of mercy, which supernaturalized by a spirit of faith, should merit us Heaven. de Sales
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No inequality of events must ever carry away our hearts and minds into inequalities of temper.
We must never suffer our confusion to be attended with sadness and disquietude.
Walk joyously as far as you can, and if you do not walk joyously, at least walk courageously and faithfully.
We must never suffer our confusion to be attended with sadness and disquietude.
Walk joyously as far as you can, and if you do not walk joyously, at least walk courageously and faithfully.
Devotion to the souls in Purgatory contains in itself all the works of mercy, which supernaturalized by a spirit of faith, should merit us Heaven. de Sales
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Our imperfections ought not to displease us, but at the same time they ought not to astonish or discourage us.
Let us do what we can and then God will be satisfied.
Above all, do not be discouraged.
Let us do what we can and then God will be satisfied.
Above all, do not be discouraged.
Devotion to the souls in Purgatory contains in itself all the works of mercy, which supernaturalized by a spirit of faith, should merit us Heaven. de Sales