Confession, Francis de Sales (1567-1622), Page: Quotes, Quote Author, Quote Topic
Go to your confessor; open your heart to him; display to him all the recesses of your soul; take the advice that he will give you with the utmost humility and simplicity. For God, Who has an infinite love for obedience, frequently renders profitable the counsels we take from others, but especially from those who are the guides of our souls.
–Saint Frances de Sales (1567-1622)
Adversity, Francis de Sales (1567-1622), Page: Quotes, Quote Author, Quote Topic
When a man is not troubled it is not hard for him to be fervent and devout, but if he bears up patiently in time of adversity, there is hope for great progress.
— Saint Francis de Sales (1567-1622)
Francis de Sales (1567-1622), Page: Quotes, Quote Author, Quote Topic, Spiritual (life)
The past must be abandoned to God’s mercy, the present to our faithfulness, the future to divine providence.
— Saint Francis de Sales (1567-1622)
Francis de Sales (1567-1622), Page: Quotes, Quote Author, Quote Topic, Spiritual (life)
Live wholly according to the Spirit, live quietly in peace, have perfect confidence that God will help you.
–Saint Francis de Sales (1567-1622)
Francis de Sales (1567-1622), Page: Quotes, Quote Author, Quote Topic, Sainthood, Spiritual (life)
All the science of the Saints is included in these two things: to do, and to suffer. And whoever had done these two things best, has made himself most saintly.
— Saint Francis de Sales (1567-1622)
Francis de Sales (1567-1622), Page: Quotes, Quote Author, Quote Topic, Spiritual (life)
Do not look forward to what may happen tomorrow; the same everlasting Father who cares for you today will take care of you tomorrow and every day. Either He will shield you from suffering, or He will give you unfailing strength to bear it.
–Saint Francis de Sales (1567-1622)
