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WE are each of us like a small mirror in which God
searches for His reflection.
- On the Sin of Impurity (E.)
ONE sin cannot excuse another sin.
- On Anger (Sp.)
If we possessed a real penetrating faith like the Saints
we should see Our Lord like they did.
- Remark (M.)
THOSE who love themselves with a love that seeks
themselves and the world -- that seeks creatures more
than God -- are never satisfied -- never quiet. They are
always uneasy, always tormented, always upset.
- Catechism on the Love of God (Sp.)
YOU can pray by putting yourself quite simply in touch
with God. When one finds nothing more to say to Him
but just knows He is there -- that in itself is the best of prayers.
- A. , April 1859 -- On Prayer.
WE must love while we suffer, and we must suffer if we love.
- Catechism on Suffering (M.)
NOTHING is so contrary to charity as pride.
- Homily on the Gospel for the 21st
Sunday after Pentecost (Sp.)
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AT the hour of your death you will see that you have saved
more souls by your illness than by all the good works you
might have accomplished in health.
- To a sick Religious who had been sent to the Cure d'Ars
by his Superior (M.)
ON the Feast of the Sacred Heart, Our Lord places us on His
Heart. Ah! If we could remain there always!
- Charity of M. Vianney (Sp.)
SINCE we are only in the world for God Himself, we shall
never be happy if we do not serve Him with zeal and love.
- Catechism on the Instruction of Children (F.)
EVERYONE is ready to run after the latest novelty, . . .
But as for Jesus Christ in the Blessed Sacrament, He is
deserted and forsaken . . . .
- Sermon for Corpus Christi.
THE priesthood is the love of the Heart of Jesus. When
you see the priest, think of Our Lord Jesus Christ.
- Catechism on the Priesthood (Sp.)
WHEN we have had the great misfortune to sin, the
adorable Blood of Jesus will ask for our forgiveness.
- Sermon for Maundy Thursday.
We must honor God as He requires us to honor Him, or
we shall be asked why.
- Saying (S.)