WISE SAYINGS OF ST. FRANCIS DE SALES 3

 

Why worry about the passing moments of trial in this life? these tribulations last three or four days and are to be followed by so much eternal glory and joy! #wisdomfrancisdesales

 

Everything that has no bearing on eternity is mere vanity. #wisdomfrancisdesales

 

God does not measure our perfection by the many things that we do for Him, but by how we do them. #wisdomfrancisdesales

 

It is a very fine thing to feel ashamed of oneself when one realizes one’s own imprefections and misery, but this feeling must not drag on lest one lose heart. It is necessary to raise the heart to God with a holy confidence, founded not in our strength but in God. #wisdomfrancisdesales

 

We indeed change, but God never does; He always remains equally good and merciful toward us, whether we are weak and imperfect or perfect and strong. #wisdomfrancisdesales

 

I always say that our misery is the throne of God’s mercy, and so we must realize that the greater our misery, the greater should be our confidence in Him. #wisdomfrancisdesales

 

Never pronounce this person to be holier than that one. Appearances deceive. It is quite possible that the person who is holiest in God’s eyes is not so judged by the world. #wisdomfrancisdesales

 

Considered in themselves, tribulations (problems/ troubles in life) certainly cannot be loved, but considered in their origin, namely in the Providence of the Divine Will which has brought them about, they are  to be loved with an infinite love. #wisdomfrancisdesales

 

Love either removes the harshness of the trial or renders it lovable. #wisdomfrancisdesales

 

Even virtues can be love to much, and with too much love they are lost. #wisdomfrancisdesales

 

If we agree that God can and does draw good out of evil, will he not do that especially for those who give themselves to Him without reserve? #wisdomfrancisdesales

 

If David had not sinned, he would not have learned his deep sense of humility! #wisdomfrancisdesales

 

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