Francis de Sales (1567-1622), Page: Quotes, Quote Author, Quote Topic, Spiritual (life), Struggle (with Sin)
The beginning of all temptation lies in a wavering mind and little trust in God, for as a rudderless ship is driven hither and yon by waves, so a careless and irresolute man is tempted in many ways. Fire tempers iron and temptation steels the just. Often we do not know what we can stand, but temptation shows us what we are. Above all, we must be especially alert against the beginnings of temptation, for the enemy is more easily conquered if he is refused admittance to the mind and is met beyond the threshold when he knocks.
–Saint Francis de Sales (1567-1622)
Grace, Page: Quotes, Quote Author, Quote Topic, Struggle (with Sin), Teresa of Avila (1515-1582)
Praised be the Lord, who has redeemed me from myself!
–Saint Teresa of Avila (1515-1582)
Page: Quotes, Quote Topic, Spiritual (life), Struggle (with Sin)
Watch yourself with all diligence, lest the enemy steals near and robs you, depriving you of this great treasure, which is inner peace and stillness of soul.
–Lawrence Scupoli (1529-1610)
Page: Quotes, Quote Topic, Struggle (with Sin)
Arm yourself with prayer rather than a sword; wear humility rather than fine clothes.
–Saint Dominic de Guzman (1170-1221)
Confession, Page: Quotes, Quote Topic, Struggle (with Sin)
The Eight Benefits of Frequent Confession
(1) genuine self-knowledge is increased
(2) Christian humility grows
(3) bad habits are corrected
(4) spiritual neglect and tepidity (lukewarmness) are resisted
(5) the conscience is purified
(6) the will strengthened
(7) a salutary self-control is attained
(8) and grace is increased in virtue of the Sacrament itself.
–Pope Pius XII (1876-1958)
Page: Quotes, Quote Topic, Struggle (with Sin)
Occasions of sin should be avoided by means of silence, solitude and constant occupation.
–Saint Louis de Blois (1506-1566)
