. . . It is God's plan that those who are to help others spiritually fall into the temptations of mind and body by which others can be tormented. . . . Scorn both these evil suggestions and the wickedness of their author, who is the devil. Vincent de Paul More Quotes by Vincent de Paul More Quotes From Vincent de Paul Perfection consists in a constant perseverance to acquire the virtues and become proficient in their practice, because on God's road, not to advance is to fall back since man never remains in the same condition. Vincent de Paul perseverance men fall We are still tossed about by the disturbances of this life, which is like a stormy sea, where those who are not attached to J[esus] C[hrist] and the duties of their state, as was our dear departed, are shipwrecked. Vincent de Paul departed faith sea That's what our Rules engage us to do, to help poor persons, our lords and masters. Vincent de Paul charity lord helping [M]ay you be more advanced in the school of solid virtue, which is practiced in an excellent way in the midst of suffering, and which keeps good servants of God in fear when they have nothing to suffer! Vincent de Paul servant-of-god suffering school In this way, through experience they will be formed adequately, will be encouraged, and will be capable of rendering service to God. Vincent de Paul service-to-god faith way Cast from your heart the bitterness. Vincent de Paul bitterness wisdom heart Since I am a great sinner, I cannot reject those who have been, provided they have good will. Vincent de Paul rejects has-beens faith [A] sick mind cannot be cured by the sheer force of persuasion. Vincent de Paul sick wisdom mind Good works are often spoiled by moving too quickly. . . . The good which God desires is accomplished almost by itself, without our even thinking of it. Vincent de Paul faith moving thinking Furthermore, the apostolic life does not exclude contemplation but encompasses it and profits by it to know better the eternal truths it must proclaim Vincent de Paul contemplation faith doe . . . . [P]ersons who love very much, easily take offense at trifles. No doubt your excessive affection for me makes you a little diffident about mine. But there is no harm done; I hope you will soon be over this slight jealousy and be convinced that nothing can change the genuine affection Our Lord has given me for you Vincent de Paul charity done doubt Never betray His principles for any reason whatsoever, and take great care not to spoil God's affairs by too much haste in them. Vincent de Paul haste principles faith The wisest persons, surprised by some passion, often say things they later regret. Vincent de Paul passion regret wisdom Our Lord is pleased to deprive us of temporal goods; may it please His Divine Goodness to give us spiritual ones! Vincent de Paul spiritual faith giving In the name of God, Monsieur, let us have greater confidence in Him than we do; let us allow Him to steer our little bark; if it is useful and pleasing to Him, He will save it from shipwreck. Vincent de Paul faith names littles God often delays the conclusion of a holy endeavor so that those involved in it might merit its grace by the length of the work, their patience, and their prayers. This is why I beg you not to grow weary in yours. Although He may delay, He will reveal that it is pleasing to Him, if it is done, nevertheless, in a spirit of resignation regarding the outcome. Vincent de Paul grace prayer faith In God's name, Monsieur, let us remain indifferent; let us strive to be equally attached to whatever obedience marks out for us, be it agreeable or disagreeable. By the grace of God, we belong to Him; what else should we desire except to please Him? Vincent de Paul grace names desire You know that you yourself are not always in the same state. If you are exact today, closely united to God, and a consolation to the whole house, tomorrow you will be out of sorts, indolent, and a source of affliction to others. Then you will need their support, as you have supported them. Vincent de Paul support faith house You know, Monsieur, that, although the contemplative life is more perfect than the active life, it is not, however, more so than one which embraces at the same time contemplation and action, as does yours, by God's grace. Vincent de Paul contemplative-life faith perfect Is it not better to fail after asking advice than to risk acting on our own? Vincent de Paul risk wisdom advice
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