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“Do not try to please everybody. Try to please God, the angels, and the saints - they are your public.”

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John Vianney was a renowned parish priest, born on May 8, 1786, and died on August 4, 1859. Known for his piety and charitable spirit, he was deeply loved by the congregation during his service in the French parish. more

“My favorite place in L.A. is Manhattan Beach. It's an intimate, friendly little beachside city within a city-smaller than most of its neighbors, so it reminds me of a British seaside resort. If my three teenage sons are in town, we'll play some cricket on the flat, hard sand where the water breaks, just to really confuse the locals!”

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Author:Piers Morgan

“I love going to the river not only to enjoy nature, but to think about the Los Angeles River's place in our city's history and to envision its great place in our future.”

Thinking Enjoy Cities Rivers Los Angeles Our Future

Author:Eric Garcetti

“Obedience is a virtue of so excellent a nature, that Our Lord was pleased to mark its observance upon the whole course of His life; thus He often says, He did not come to do His Own will, but that of His Heavenly Father.”

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Author:Saint Francis de Sales

“The Devil doesn't fear austerity but holy obedience.”

Holy Devil Obedience Austerity

Author:Saint Francis de Sales

“I have seen the movement of the sinews of the sky, And the blood coursing in the veins of the moon.”

Blood Sky Movement Moon Veins

Book:The Secrets of the Self

Source: The Secrets of the Self

“We say that knowledge is not mere talk, but a certain divine knowledge, that light which is kindled in the soul as a result of obedience to the commandments, and which reveals all that is in a state of becoming, enables man to know himself and teaches him to become possessed of God.”

Knows Men Soul States Light Certain Results Teach Divine Becoming Mere Obedience Possessed Commandments

Book:Delphi Complete Works of Clement of Alexandria (Illustrated)

Source: Delphi Complete Works of Clement of Alexandria (Illustrated)

“Obedience is a penance of reason, and, on that account, a sacrifice more acceptable than all corporal penances and mortifications.”

Reason Sacrifice Accounts Obedience Acceptable Penance Mortification

Author:John of the Cross

“Naturally we all have an inclination to command, and a great aversion to obey; and yet it is certain that it is more for our good to obey than to command; hence perfect souls have always had a great affection for obedience, and have found all their joy and comfort in it.”

Soul Joy Certain Found Perfect Comfort Affection Command Obedience Inclination Aversion

Author:Saint Francis de Sales

“He who always acts under obedience may be assured that he will not have to give an account of his actions to God.”

Giving May Action Accounts Obedience Assured

Book:The Maxims and Sayings of St Philip Neri

Source: The Maxims and Sayings of St Philip Neri

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