WISE SAYINGS OF ST. FRANCIS DE SALES 2

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In order to know whether a person is truly wise, learned, generous and noble, we must observe whether his abilities tend to humility, modesty and obedience, for in that case they will be truly good. #wisdomfrancisdesales

 

 

The distrust that you have of yourself is a good thing, provided it is founded on confidence in God; but if it makes you feel disturbed and uneasy, dismiss it completely as the greatest of all temptations. #wisdomfrancisdesales

 

 

As soon as you are conscious of being tempted, follow the example of children when they see a wolf or a bear out in the country… turn to God and implore his mercy and help. This is the remedy Our Lord Himself has taught us: “Be on guard and pray that you may not be put to the test” (Mk 14:38). #wisdomfrancisdesales

 

 

If I knew that there was one single spark of affection in my soul that was not of God, in God and for God, I would annihilate it immediately. #wisdomfrancisdesales

 

 

We must never desire evil things, and even good things we must desire only in moderation. But that one only true good, God himself, we must desire supremely. #wisdomfrancisdesales

 

 

Perfection does not consist of not having friendships, but of having good and holy friendships. #wisdomfrancisdesales

 

 

Every morning and evening a person who really takes care of his heart must rewind it for God’s service by means of certain practices of piety. At least once a year he must take it apart and examine every piece in detail; that is, every affection and passion, in order to repair whatever defects there maybe. #wisdomfrancisdesales

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It is our great happiness to possess our own soul, and the more perfect our patience is the more completely do we process our soul. #wisdomfrancisdesales

 

Did not Jesus tell us, “Blest shall you be when men hate you, when they ostracize you and insult you and proscribe your name as evil because of the Son of Man. On the day they do so, rejoice and exult, for your reward shall be great in heaven” (Lk 6:22-23)  #wisdomfrancisdesales

 

We must not voluntarily nourish a desire to continue and persevere in venial sin of any kind. It would be an extremely foolish thing to wish deliberately to retain in our heart anything so displeasing to God as a will to offend Him. #wisdomfrancisdesales

 

The soul of our heart is the temple of the Spirit. #wisdomfrancisdesales

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Women deserve to be helped to mature spiritually because they are more open to spiritual direction and to religion than are men. #wisdomfrancisdesales

 

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