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“I beg Our Lord, Monsieur, that we may be able to die to ourselves in order to rise with Him, that he may be the joy of your heart, the end and soul of your actions, and your glory in heaven. This will come to pass if, from now on, we humble ourselves as He humbled Himself, if we renounce our own…” quote by Vincent de Paul
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“I beg Our Lord, Monsieur, that we may be able to die to ourselves in order to rise with Him, that he may be the joy of your heart, the end and soul of your actions, and your glory in heaven. This will come to pass if, from now on, we humble ourselves as He humbled Himself, if we renounce our own satisfaction to follow Him by carrying our little crosses, and if we give our lives willingly, as He gave His, for our neighbor whom He loves so much and whom He wants us to love as ourselves.”

Vincent de Paul

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

The passage urges self‑sacrifice and humility, mirroring Christ’s own humility, to find divine joy and purpose in serving others.

In simple terms: Humility and self‑sacrifice bring spiritual fulfillment.

Key Takeaway

Live humbly, serve others.

Themes

humility service spirituality

Mood

reverent inspirational

Type

spiritual motivational

When to use this quote

  • daily prayer
  • volunteering
  • caring for the sick
  • supporting the poor

Key Concepts

Christian theology self‑denial agape love

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you practice humility without neglecting your own needs?
  • What small “crosses” can you bear today?
A Different Perspective

Self‑sacrifice can lead to burnout if not balanced with self‑care.

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