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July 23, 2008
Counsels of St. Francis de Sales
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"I found Him, whom my soul loves. I held him and would not let him go."
"Gaze on God simply and straightforwardly and let Him do as He pleases."
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February 29, 2008
Counsels of St. Francis de Sales
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"Contemplation takes a completely simple, unified view of the object it loves. It is a simple gaze."
"Do all by love and nothing by force; love obedience rather than fear disobedience."
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January 05, 2008
Counsels of St. Francis de Sales
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"'Learn of me,' He said, 'that I am humble and gentle of heart.' That says it all; to have a heart gentle toward one's neighbor and humble toward God. At every moment give this heart, the very heart of your heart, to our Savior."
"The iris is said to draw its petals together at the sight of the sun. Similarly in recollection our powers and faculties assemble and gather together within us out of respect for God's presence."
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November 09, 2007
Counsels of St. Francis de Sales
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"Hold tightly to God in peace, trusting in His love for you. Never let go!"
"Trust in the Lord, lean on His providence, and fear nothing."
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October 17, 2007
Counsels of St. Francis de Sales
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"Imperfections must die with us, a little each day. Dear imperfections, they force us to acknowledge our misery, give us practice in humility, selflessness, patience, and watchfulness; yet, notwithstanding, God looks at the preparation of our heart and sees that it is perfect."
"Let us stay at our Lord's feet and remember 'little peddler-little pack' by practicing the ordinary virtues which are better suited to walking downhill than in climbing: patience, forbearance toward our neighbor, service of others, humility, gentleness of heart, affability, tolerance of our own imperfections."
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October 03, 2007
Counsels of St. Francis de Sales
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"Stay close to God. The gentleness of His shadow is more healthy than the brightness of the sun."
"Let us lay our hearts to rest in the sweet and loving providence of the Lord; He warmly will shelter us under His holy protection."
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September 17, 2007
Counsels of St. Francis de Sales
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"Learn from Me because I am gentle and humble of heart, and you will find rest and peace of soul."
"A soul that is so closely and firmly knit to God that it cannot be easily drawn away from Him is actually no longer in itself, but in God. It is like ivy clinging to the wall."
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September 07, 2007
Counsels of St. Francis de Sales
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"Our weakness leaves us needy, in want of all God has to give; but God's fullness has no need of our emptiness, save as the overflow of His goodness."
"You will always have God when you yourself want Him."
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August 20, 2007
Counsels of St. Francis de Sales
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"If we keep ourselves very little, God will not fail to be glorified in our lowliness."
"Man needs God, and is hungry for His favors; God is full of all good things, and longs to give them."
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March 07, 2007
Counsels of St. Francis de Sales
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"Be patient with everyone, but above all with yourself."
"We must be prepared to see weeds growing in our garden and also have the courage to pull them out."
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