Angela Merici Professions : Saint Born : March 21, 1474 Died : January 27, 1540 Browse All Authors Top 8 quotes by Angela Merici Do not lose heart, even if you should discover that you lack qualities necessary for the work to which you are called. He who called you will not desert you, but the moment you are in need he will stretch out his saving hand. Angela Merici godly heart hands You will accomplish more by kind words and a courteous manner than by anger or sharp rebuke, which should never be used except in necessity. Angela Merici saint motivation kind Reflect that in reality you have a greater need to serve [the poor] than they have of your service. Angela Merici poor reality needs Strive to be faithful to that which God has called you. Angela Merici being-faithful faithful strive Beware of trying to accomplish anything by force. Angela Merici accomplish force trying Consider that the devil doesn't sleep, but seeks our ruin in a thousand ways. Angela Merici devil sleep way We must give alms. Charity wins souls and draws them to virtue. Angela Merici soul winning giving Keep to the ancient way and custom of the Church, established and confirmed by so many Saints under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit. And live a new life. Pray, and get others to pray, that God not abandon His Church, but reform it as He pleases, and as He sees best for us, and more to His honor and glory. Angela Merici church inspiration honor Similar Authors Albert Chmielowski saint Brigit of Kildare saint Bridget of Sweden saint Brendan saint Athanasius of Alexandria saint Arsenius the Great saint All Authors
