OUR PARISH PRIEST

  When the will does not give its assent, even to the most outrageous temptations, there is certainly no sin. #wisdomfrancisdesales   Our Lord Jesus Christ died for love of us, so we should, if required, be prepared to die for Him. Even if we cannot die for love of him, we can at least live for Him alone. #wisdomfrancisdesales   It is a major element of our perfection to put up with our imperfections. #wisdomfrancisdesales   The more real and perfect our trust in God, the more Divine Providence will shine forth on us. #wisdomfrancisdesales   Do not be ashamed to practice the ordinary, necessary actions that bring us to the love of God. #wisdomfrancisdesales ---   When some misfortune strikes, of whatever nature it may be, be assured that, if we love the Lord with all our hearts, all will be converted into good; and later, though you cannot understand where this good comes from, be sure it will most certainly happen. #...

  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 reali...