Since God often sends us inspirations by means of His angels, we should frequently return our aspirations to him by means of the same messengers.
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All the science of the Saints is included in these two things: To do, and to suffer. And whoever had done these two things best, has made himself most saintly.
Interpretation
What this quote means
True sanctity encompasses both action and enduring hardship.
Saint Francis De Sales emphasizes that the essence of holiness lies in two fundamental actions: doing good deeds and enduring suffering. He suggests that the measure of one's saintliness is directly correlated with how well one performs these actions, highlighting the importance of both active efforts in life and the acceptance of life's challenges.
Themes
SainthoodSufferingActionLifeHoliness
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used during a spiritual retreat to inspire participants about the nature of personal growth.
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Be patient with everyone, but above all with yourself. I mean do not be disheartened by your imperfections, but always rise up with fresh courage
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Represent to yourself a dark city all burning and stinking with fire and brimstone. The damned are in the depth of hell within this woful city, where they suffer unspeakable torments in all their senses and members. Consider above all the eternity of their pains, which above all things makes hell intolerable.
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Lately I was near the beehives and some of the bees flew onto my face. I wanted to raise my hand, and brush them off. 'No,' said a peasant to me, 'do not be afraid, and do not touch them. They will not sting you at all, if you touch them they will bite you.' I trusted him; not one bit me. Trust me; do not fear these temptations. Do not touch them; they will not hurt you.
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There is no better means of attainment to the spiritual life Than by continually beginning again.
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