Noticing the defects of the saints we must avoid the mistake of being complacent with ourselves as we are. We should consider that even if the saints are imperfect then it is no wonder that we are imperfect, too…It is a good thing to see the defects in the lives of the saints. It not only teaches us to imitate the saints in their efforts to overcome their failings and to do penance for them, but it shows us God’s goodness in forgiving them.
–Saint Francis de Sales (1567-1622)
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