Abomination Quote by Vincent de Paul
“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 me with so much patience and forbearance, and how weak and miserable I am to abuse his mercies so greatly!”
About This Quote
Source Sermon: The Life of Saint Vincent de Paul, 1650s
The speaker feels unworthy, burdened by personal sins, yet acknowledges God's patient mercy despite his own failures.
In simple terms: Feeling unworthy yet grateful for divine patience.
Key Takeaway
Embrace humility and seek forgiveness.
Themes
humility
sin
divine mercy
self‑compassion
Mood
contrite
hopeful
reflective
Type
apologetic
spiritual
When to use this quote
- confession
- prayer
- self‑reflection
- seeking counsel
Key Concepts
theology
psychology
spirituality
Questions to Reflect On
- How can I balance humility with self‑acceptance?
- What practices help recognize divine patience?
A Different Perspective
Even with mercy, self‑condemnation can hinder growth.
![“. . . . [P]ersons who love very much, easily take offense at trifles. No doubt your excessive affection for me makes you a little diffident about mine. But there is no harm done; I hope you will soon be over this slight jealousy and be convinced that nothing can change the genuine affection Our…” quote by Vincent de Paul](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/570/vincent-de-paul-1676_affection_p-ersons-who-love-very-much-easily-take_52639.jpg)
![“[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/img-quotes/546/vincent-de-paul-1676_bittersweet_i-f-the-gentleness-of-your-spirit-needs_81360.jpg)
