“Lord, if Thou knowest that I shall find, on leaving the house, even through obedience, an occasion of offending Thee, I conjure Thee to take away my life here, where Thou are really present, for Thou solely art my life, and I prefer a thousand deaths to causing Thee the slightest displeasure.”
Quote by Alphonsus Rodriguez
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Alphonsus Rodriguez
Alphonsus Rodriguez, born on July 25, 1532, and died on October 31, 1617, was a Catholic saint known for his loyalty and patience. He was a slave in his youth and later became a Jesuit priest, dedicated to missionary work. more