Charity, Francis de Sales (1567-1622), Page: Quotes, Quote Author, Quote Topic
True virtue has no limits, but goes on and on, and especially holy charity, which is the virtue of virtues, and which having a definite object, would become infinite if it could meet with a heart capable of infinity.
–Saint Francis de Sales (1567-1622)
Francis de Sales (1567-1622), Love, Love (others), Page: Quotes, Quote Author, Quote Topic, Spiritual (life)
Some torment themselves in seeking means to discover the art of loving God, and do not know – poor creatures – that there is no art or means of loving Him but to love those who love Him – that is, to begin to practice those thing which are pleasing to Him.
–Saint Francis de Sales (1567-1622)
Abandonment (of self), Francis de Sales (1567-1622), Page: Quotes, Quote Author, Quote Topic, Spiritual (life)
Do not be angry, or at least troubled because you have been troubled; do not be overcome because you have allowed yourself to be overcome; do not be disquieted because you have allowed yourself to be disquieted by angry passions; but take your heart and place it gently in the hands of our Lord and ask Him to cure it; meanwhile, do all you can to renew and strengthen your good resolutions.
–Saint Francis de Sales (1567-1622)
Adversity, Francis de Sales (1567-1622), Page: Quotes, Quote Author, Quote Topic, Spiritual (life)
Do not give into fear in the face of the changes and chances of this life. Rather, as they arise, look at them with full trust in God, to whom you belong, who will enable you – through His powerful love – to profit from them. He has guided you thus far in life; so hold fast to His dear hand, and He will lead you safely through every trial. Whenever you cannot stand, he will carry you in his loving arms.
–Saint Francis de Sales (1567-1622)
Francis de Sales (1567-1622), Humility, Page: Quotes, Quote Author
The man who denies that he has any imperfections is a just as much a liar as the man who claims that he has no perfections at all. Every person, however holy, has some imperfections; every person, however wicked, has some good points. Made in God’s image, each person reflects something of God’s goodness; made from nothing, every person likewise always carries some imperfections.
–Saint Francis de Sales (1567-1622)
Francis de Sales (1567-1622), Grace, Page: Quotes, Quote Author, Quote Topic, Spiritual (life)
At creation God commanded plants to bear fruit, each according to its kind. (Genesis 1:11-12) In the same way, he commanded Christians, who are the living plants of his church (John 15:5), to produce fruits of devotion, each according to ability and state in life. It must be obvious that devotion ought to be practiced differently by the gentleman, the artist, the employee, the prince, the widow, the celibate, the spouse.
–Saint Francis de Sales (1567-1622)
