The Opinion of Others
What harm do they do us who have a bad opinion of us? Should we have just such an opinion of ourselves? Is it right to wish others to think well of us, when we know very well that we are wicked? St. Francis de Sales
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Responding To Our Imperfections
(Image Source: Wikimedia Commons) We must not fret over our own imperfections. Although reason requires that we must be displeased and sorry whenever we commit a fault, we must refrain from bitter, gloomy, spiteful and emotional displeasure. Many people are greatly at fault in this way. When overcome by anger they become angry at being angry, disturbed at being disturbed, and vexed at being vexed. By such means they keep their hearts drenched and steeped in passion…We must be sorry for our faults, but in a calm, settled firm way. St. Francis de Sales [This is just one of 1200 thought-provoking and faith-building quotations you will find in Forgotten Truths To Set Faith Afire! - Words to Challenge, Inspire and Instruct ]
Being Present To God
(Image Source: Wikimedia Commons ) During the course of the day, recall as often as possible one of the four ways in which you are in God’s Presence: God is in all things and all places; He is present in a most particular manner in your heart and in the very center of your spirit; Our Lord gazes down from heaven on all mankind and particularly on Christians, who are His children and most especially on those who are at prayer whose actions and conduct He observes; and our Savior, we can imagine, is near us in His Sacred humanity. St. Francis de Sales
God Wants and Desires
(Photo©Michael Seagriff) God wants your misery to be the throne of His mercy. He desires that your powerlessness be the seat of His omnipotence. St. Francis de Sales