Category: <span>Daily Thoughts</span>

“There are no galley-slaves in the royal vessel of divine love – every man works his oar voluntarily!” Saint Francis de Sales

“Retire at various times into the solitude of your own heart, even while outwardly engaged in discussions or transactions with others, and talk to God.” Saint Francis de Sales

“While I am busy with little things, I am not required to do greater things.” Saint Francis de Sales

“Make friends with the angels, who though invisible are always with you. Often invoke them, constantly praise them, and make good use of their help and assistance in all your temporal and spiritual affairs.” Saint Francis de Sales

“Half an hour’s meditation each day is essential, except when you are busy. Then a full hour is needed.” Saint Francis de Sales

“When you encounter difficulties and contradictions, do not try to break them, but bend them with gentleness and time.” Saint Francis de Sales

“A good discourse is that from which nothing can be retrenched without cutting into the quick.” Saint Francis de Sales

“Do not wish to be anything but what you are, and try to be that perfectly.” Saint Francis de Sales

“A good discourse is that from which nothing can be retrenched without cutting into the quick.” Saint Francis de Sales

“Have patience with all things, But, first of all with yourself.” Saint Francis de Sales