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# Leonard of Port Maurice

(1676–1751)   Presbyter

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Leonard of Port Maurice was a presbyter, best known for *Hidden Treasures*.

## Quick Facts About Leonard of Port Maurice

Born December 20, 1676

Died November 26, 1751

Profession Presbyter

Notable works Hidden Treasures

## About Leonard of Port Maurice

Leonard of Port Maurice, O.F.M., was an Italian Franciscan preacher and ascetic writer.

##  Quotes by Leonard of Port Maurice

> [I believe that were it not for the Holy Mass, as of this moment the world would be in the abyss.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/leonard-of-port-maurice/i-believe-that-were-it-not-for-the-holy-mass-as-of-this-moment-the/)

[Leonard of Port Maurice](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/leonard-of-port-maurice/)

[Abyss](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/abyss/)

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> [If you practice the holy exercise of Spiritual Communion a good many times each day, within a month you will see yourself…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/leonard-of-port-maurice/if-you-practice-the-holy-exercise-of-spiritual-communion-a-good-many/)

[Leonard of Port Maurice](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/leonard-of-port-maurice/)

[Catholic](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/catholic/)

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> [What graces, gifts and virtues the Holy Mass calls down.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/leonard-of-port-maurice/what-graces-gifts-and-virtues-the-holy-mass-calls-down/)

[Leonard of Port Maurice](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/leonard-of-port-maurice/)

[Catholic](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/catholic/)

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> [Avoid sloth, bad company, dangerous conversations, and games; remembering that time passes and never returns, that you have a soul, and that…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/leonard-of-port-maurice/avoid-sloth-bad-company-dangerous-conversations-and-games-remembering/)

[Leonard of Port Maurice](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/leonard-of-port-maurice/)

[Avoid](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/avoid/)

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