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“The same everlasting Father who cares for you today will care for you tomorrow and every day. Either he will shield you from suffering or give you unfailing strength to bear it. Be at peace then and put aside all anxious thoughts and imaginings.”

God Faith Peace Strength

Author:Francis de Sales

“We all colour devotion according to our own likings and dispositions. One man sets great value on fasting, and believes himself to be leading a very devout life, so long as he fasts rigorously, although the while his heart is full of bitterness;–and while he will not moisten his lips with wine, perhaps not even with water, in his great abstinence, he does not scruple to steep them in his neighbour’s blood, through slander and detraction.”

Sin Christianity Devotion Slander

Book:Introduction to the Devout Life

Source: Introduction to the Devout Life

“Never be in a hurry; do everything quietly and in a calm spirit. Do not lose your inner peace for anything whatsoever, even if your whole world seems upset. What is anything in life compared to peace of soul?”

Patience Inner Peace Upset Hurry

Author:Francis de Sales

“And what does it matter whether God speaks to us from amongst the thorns or the flowers?”

Religion Universe Nature Speaking Message

Author:Francis de Sales

“Our actions are like roses, which when fresh have more beauty, yet when dry have more strength and sweetness. Our works performed with tenderness of heart are more agreeable to ourselves, who regard only our own satisfaction, yet when performed in the time of dryness they possess more sweetness, and become more precious in the sight of God.”

Spiritual Pride

Author:Francis de Sales