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Monsieur Quotes by Vincent de Paul
- Remember, Monsieur that roses are not gathered except in the midst of thorns and that heroic acts of virtue are accomplished only in weakness.
- It is true that zeal is the soul of the virtues, but most certainly, Monsieur, it must be according to knowledge, as Saint Paul says;…
- 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 agreeable…
- I know well, Monsieur, how much you have to endure in your present duty, and I ask Our Lord to strengthen you in your difficulties.…
- In the name of God, Monsieur, let us not be so little attached to God's service that we yield to a useless fear which may…
- In the name of Our Lord, Monsieur, do all you can to regain your health and take good care of it so that you can…
- I am the only wretch who keeps on heaping new iniquities and abominations on myself. O Monsieur, how merciful God is to put up with…
- Would that God, Monsieur, had rendered us worthy of spending our lives, as Our Lord did, for the salvation of those poor souls so far…
- God has great plans for you, directed towards helping you do what Jesus Christ did when He was on earth. This requires you do resist…
- 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…
- You know, Monsieur, that, although the contemplative life is more perfect than the active life, it is not, however, more so than one which embraces…
- In the name of God, Monsieur, let us have greater confidence in Him than we do; let us allow Him to steer our little bark;…
- I see that you are not sure of what you should do. You must remain steadfast, Monsieur. It would be a great wrong for you…
- 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…
- Remember, Monsieur, that Saint Augustine says that a person who does not obey the doctors is doing his best to kill himself.
- You say you experience great difficulty in the mission. Alas! Monsieur, there is no lot in life where there is nothing to be endured.
- If there is any danger in the present weather, in the name of God, Monsieur, wait until spring
- O Monsieur de Sergis, how important a matter is submission of spirit to a superior!
- 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.
- Remember, Monsieur, that the downfall of most Communities comes from the cowardice of Superiors in not holding firm and in not purging them of the…
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- Remember, Monsieur that roses are not gathered except in the midst of thorns and that heroic acts of virtue are accomplished only… — Vincent de Paul
- It is true that zeal is the soul of the virtues, but most certainly, Monsieur, it must be according to knowledge, as… — Vincent de Paul
- In God's name, Monsieur, let us remain indifferent; let us strive to be equally attached to whatever obedience marks out for us,… — Vincent de Paul
- 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
- In the name of God, Monsieur, let us not be so little attached to God's service that we yield to a useless… — Vincent de Paul