. . . [R]estlessness usually stems from pride and from being discontented with one's lot in life. — Vincent de Paul Copy Share Image
. . . Practice teaching catechism and preaching. Missionaries must apply themselves to these tasks and although they do not accomplish them… — Vincent de Paul Copy Share Image
Divine Providence is never wanting in things undertaken at Its command. Even though the whole world should rise up and destroy us,… — Vincent de Paul Copy Share Image
So, do not dwell any longer on what you are, but consider Our Lord close by you and within you, ready to… — Vincent de Paul Copy Share Image
It is no wonder you are tempted; on the contrary, it would be something new if you were not, because man's life… — Vincent de Paul Copy Share Image
It is a ruse of the devil, by which he deceives good people, to induce them to do more than they are… — Vincent de Paul Copy Share Image
...Seek counsel of very pious, disinterested persons, and follow the call of O[ur] L[ord] and the advice of those persons. — Vincent de Paul Copy Share Image
Three can do more than ten when Our Lord puts His hand to things, and He always does so when He takes… — Vincent de Paul Copy Share Image
If after so much effort and prayer, the matter is not successful, it will be a clear sign that God does not… — Vincent de Paul Copy Share Image
Ultimately, Monsieur, we must go to God per infamiam et bonam famam [whether spoken of well or ill], and His Divine Goodness… — Vincent de Paul Copy Share Image
There is a vast difference between an Apostolic life and the solitude of the Carthusians. The latter is truly very holy but… — Vincent de Paul Copy Share Image
Let us allow God to act; He brings things to completion when we least expect it. — Vincent de Paul Copy Share Image
May God be pleased to make it known to you, and fill you increasingly with His Spirit, so that through you it… — Vincent de Paul Copy Share Image
I have never made any distinction between those who have taken vows and those who have not; some should not be overburdened… — Vincent de Paul Copy Share Image
Rarely is any good done without difficulty; the devil is too subtle and the world too corrupt not to attempt to nip… — Vincent de Paul Copy Share Image
I know well, Monsieur, how much you have to endure in your present duty, and I ask Our Lord to strengthen you in your… — Vincent de Paul Copy Share Image
...it is difficult to master one's feelings and be exact in everything in the midst of many affairs — Vincent de Paul Copy Share Image
. . . . [P]ersons who love very much, easily take offense at trifles. No doubt your excessive affection for me makes you a… — Vincent de Paul Copy Share Image
[I]f the gentleness of your spirit needs a dash of vinegar, borrow a little from Our Lord's spirit. O Mademoiselle, how well He knew… — Vincent de Paul Copy Share Image
If, in order to succeed in an enterprise, I were obliged to choose between fifty deer commanded by a lion, and fifty lions commanded… — Vincent de Paul Copy Share Image
If we divested ourselves, once and for all, of all self-will, we would then be in a position of being sure of doing the… — Vincent de Paul Copy Share Image
Never betray His principles for any reason whatsoever, and take great care not to spoil God's affairs by too much haste in them. — Vincent de Paul Copy Share Image
In God's name, Monsieur, let us remain indifferent; let us strive to be equally attached to whatever obedience marks out for us, be it… — Vincent de Paul Copy Share Image
To this end, we should help and support one another and strive for peace and union among ourselves. This is the wine that cheers… — Vincent de Paul Copy Share Image
It is not easy to find perfect men in whom there is nothing to criticize. — Vincent de Paul Copy Share Image
In the name of Our Lord, Monsieur, do all you can to regain your health and take good care of it so that you… — Vincent de Paul Copy Share Image
The most powerful weapon to conquer the devil is humility. For, as he does not know at all how to employ it, neither does… — Vincent de Paul Copy Share Image
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