Blessed is the servant who loves his brother as much when he is sick and useless as when he is well and an be of service to him. And blessed is he who loves his brother as well when he is afar off as when he is by his side, and who would say nothing behind his back he might not, in love, say before his face.
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FRANCIS DE SALES It is the mark of a mean, vulgar and ignoble spirit to dwell on the thought of food before meal time... ST. FRANCIS DE SALES Do not wish to be anything but what you are, and try to be that perfectly. ST. FRANCIS DE SALES A quarrel between friends, when made up, adds a new tie to friendship. ST. FRANCIS DE SALES Do not wish to be anything except what you are. ST. FRANCIS DE SALES Make friends with the angels, who though invisible are always with you. Often invoke them, constantl... ST. FRANCIS DE SALES Marital intercourse is certainly holy, lawful and praiseworthy in itself and profitable to society, ... ST. FRANCIS DE SALES Have patience with all things, but first of all with yourself. ST. FRANCIS DE SALES A quarrel between friends, when made up, adds a new tie to friendship. ST. FRANCIS DE SALES Nothing is so strong as gentleness, nothing so gentle as real strength ST. FRANCIS DE SALES Friendships begun in this world will be taken up again, never to be broken off. ST. FRANCIS DE SALES Have patience with all things, but chiefly have patience with yourself. Do not lose courage in consi... ST. FRANCIS DE SALES If the heart wanders or is distracted, bring it back to the point quite gently and replace it tender... ST. FRANCIS DE SALES Be who you are and be that well. ST. FRANCIS DE SALES Have patience with all things, but chiefly have patience with yourself. ST. FRANCIS DE SALES Do not lose courage in considering your own imperfections. ST. FRANCIS DE SALES Never be in a hurry; do everything quietly and in a calm spirit. Do not lose your inner peace for an... ST. FRANCIS DE SALES Have patience to walk with short steps until you have wings to fly. ST. FRANCIS DE SALES The everlasting God has in His wisdom foreseen from eternity the cross that He now presents to you a... ST. FRANCIS DE SALES A quarrel between friends, when made up, adds a new tie to friendship, as experience shows that the ... ST. FRANCIS DE SALES There was never an angry man that thought his anger unjust ST. FRANCIS DE SALES A true Christian is made by faith and love toward Christ. Our sins do not in the least hinder our Ch... LETTERS OF ST. HERMAN OF ALASKA Not to hurt our humble brethren in fur, feather or fin, is our first duty to them, but to stop there... FRANCISOF ASSISI He who interrupts the course of his spiritual exercises and prayer is like a man who allows a bird t... ST. JOHN OF THE CROSS Take God for your spouse and friend and walk with him continually, and you will not sin and will lea... ST. JOHN OF THE CROSS The soul that is attached to anything however much good there may be in it, will not arrive at the l... ST. JOHN OF THE CROSS To saints, their very slumber is a prayer. ST. JOHN OF THE CROSS If a man wishes to be sure of the road he treads on, he must close his eyes and walk in the dark. ST. JOHN OF THE CROSS If you purify your soul of attachment to and desire for things, you will understand them spiritually... ST. JOHN OF THE CROSS Love consists not in feeling great things but in having great detachment and in suffering for the Be... ST. JOHN OF THE CROSS It is great wisdom to know how to be silent and to look at neither the remarks, nor the deeds, nor t... ST. JOHN OF THE CROSS In tribulation immediately draw near to God with confidence, and you will receive strength, enlighte... ST. JOHN OF THE CROSS Desolation is a file, and the endurance of darkness is preparation for great light. ST. JOHN OF THE CROSS In the evening of life, we will be judged on love alone. ST. JOHN OF THE CROSS Beloved, all that is harsh and difficult I want for myself, and all that is gentle and sweet for the... ST. JOHN OF THE CROSS If God is real, I'm going to be sadly disappointed in Science... FRANCIS “Everytime Illegal Immigration is brought up in the Good 'Ol U.S. of part of America, 'Native Amer... FRANCIS Family ain't blood or sharing a last name, Family are those who treat you like it. FRANCIS Humans come equipped with Bullshit. FRANCIS Our thoughts and dreams make this world, and reality is only as true as we perceive it to be. FRANCIS Friends let friends wear purple. FRANCIS It prolly' subscribes to some type of Personal Jesus, otherworldly devices, or a Higher Power... FRANCIS Mensa, n. Head case with delusions of grandeur. FRANCIS