[N]or should you move so fast! The works of God do not proceed in that way; they come about of themselves, and… — Vincent de Paul Copy Share Image
You say you experience great difficulty in the mission. Alas! Monsieur, there is no lot in life where there is nothing to… — Vincent de Paul Adversity Copy Share Image
I feel so strongly about the truths Our Lord taught us by word and example that I cannot help but see how… — Vincent de Paul Copy Share Image
It is a maxim of ours to work in the service of the people, with the good pleasure of the pastors, and… — Vincent de Paul Blessing 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,… — Vincent de Paul Catholic Copy Share Image
God has seen fit that, since our services are useful to many persons, everyone approves them, but only when they are carried… — Vincent de Paul Copy Share Image
[Do not] overburden yourself with rules of devotion, but persist in doing well those you have, your daily actions, your work; in… — Vincent de Paul Action Copy Share Image
His Divine Goodness asks that we never do good in any place to make ourselves look important but that we always consider… — Vincent de Paul Action Copy Share Image
I have heard that M. Guesdon is dictating lessons to his seminarians. This is contrary to the custom of the Company and… — Vincent de Paul Company 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
I know well, Monsieur, how much you have to endure in your present duty, and I ask Our Lord to strengthen you… — Vincent de Paul Copy Share Image
I thank God for having given the Company subjects who belong more to Him than to themselves, and who serve the neighbor… — Vincent de Paul Action Copy Share Image
I thank God that you know the art of tearing yourself apart - I mean the way to humble yourself truly by… — Vincent de Paul Art 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
In this way, through experience they will be formed adequately, will be encouraged, and will be capable of rendering service to God. — Vincent de Paul Copy Share Image
He is greatly honored by the time we take to weigh with mature deliberation matters having to do with his service, as… — Vincent de Paul Copy Share Image
With God's help, you will continue to succeed in your leadership and in your duties, because Our Lord's work is accomplished not… — Vincent de Paul Copy Share Image
It seems to me that the best way will be the one that is most gentle and forbearing, which is more in… — Vincent de Paul Best way Copy Share Image
With whose imperfections will you bear, and what insult are you capable of enduring, if a thoughtless word from your own Superior… — Vincent de Paul Bears Copy Share Image
Let us do our duty well; let us go straight to God; let us work to become very humble, very patient, very… — Vincent de Paul Charitable Copy Share Image
We cannot better assure our eternal happiness than by living and dying in the service of the poor, in the arms of… — Vincent de Paul Copy Share Image
So, we pray well when we remain in this way in the presence of God, with no exertion of the understanding or… — 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… — Vincent de Paul Copy Share Image
Be acted upon rather than active. In this way, God will do through you alone what all men put together could not… — Vincent de Paul Copy Share Image
[W]isdom consists in following Providence step by step. And you can be sure of the truth of a maxim which seems paradoxical,… — Vincent de Paul Faith 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 God's plan that those who are to help others spiritually fall into the temptations of mind and… — Vincent de Paul Body 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… — Vincent de Paul Angel Copy Share Image
If the Company takes my advice, it will always be preserved through this maxim, for if we are good, we will not… — Vincent de Paul Advice Copy Share Image
Without [firmness] I see the majority of Communities that are lax reach that state because of the excessive leniency of Superiors. So,… — Vincent de Paul Community Copy Share Image
[L]et us work to rid ourselves of our attacks of over-zealousness especially when it offends against respect, esteem, and charity. — Vincent de Paul Charity Copy Share Image
Since you know the means of getting better, in the name of God, make use of them. Do not take on anything… — Vincent de Paul Anxious Copy Share Image
Who will excuse us before God for the loss of such a great number of people, who could be saved by the… — 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… — Vincent de Paul Bittersweet Copy Share Image
If you grant asylum to so many refugees, your house may be sacked sooner by the soldiers; I see that clearly. The… — Vincent de Paul Asylum Copy Share Image
What you are saying is true of those who want everything to give way to them, nothing to oppose them, everything to… — 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… — Vincent de Paul Business Copy Share Image
. . . God is pleased to communicate himself to the simple and humble and to use the smallest and lowliest to… — Vincent de Paul Copy Share Image
We must hold as an irrefutable maxim that the difficulties we have with our neighbor arise more from our immortified moods than… — Vincent de Paul Copy Share Image
Good works are often spoiled by moving too quickly. . . . The good which God desires is accomplished almost by itself,… — Vincent de Paul Copy Share Image
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![“[Do not] overburden yourself with rules of devotion, but persist in doing well those you have, your daily actions, your work; in a word, let everything revolve around doing well what you are doing.” quote by Vincent de Paul](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/192/vincent-de-paul-1676_action_do-not-overburden-yourself-with-rules-of_1841422.png)
![“Ultimately, Monsieur, we must go to God per infamiam et bonam famam [whether spoken of well or ill], and His Divine Goodness is merciful to us when it pleases Him to allow us to encounter blame and public contempt. I am sure you have borne patiently the embarrassment you experienced because of…” quote by Vincent de Paul](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/66b/vincent-de-paul-1676_accepted_ultimately-monsieur-we-must-go-to-god-pe_2967303.png)
![“[W]isdom consists in following Providence step by step. And you can be sure of the truth of a maxim which seems paradoxical, namely, that he who is hasty falls back in the interests of God.” quote by Vincent de Paul](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/c05/vincent-de-paul-1676_faith_w-isdom-consists-in-following-providence_1927085.jpg)
![“Without [firmness] I see the majority of Communities that are lax reach that state because of the excessive leniency of Superiors. So, be firm, Monsieur.” quote by Vincent de Paul](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/d51/vincent-de-paul-1676_community_without-firmness-i-see-the-majority-of-c_1557857.png)
![“[L]et us work to rid ourselves of our attacks of over-zealousness especially when it offends against respect, esteem, and charity.” quote by Vincent de Paul](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/37c/vincent-de-paul-1676_charity_l-et-us-work-to-rid-ourselves-of-our-att_1897272.png)
![“[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 how to find a bittersweet remark when it is needed!” quote by Vincent de Paul](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/546/vincent-de-paul-1676_bittersweet_i-f-the-gentleness-of-your-spirit-needs_81360.jpg)
