St Francis de Sales (1567-1622) - Bishop and Doctor of the Universal Church |
"God looks neither at long nor beautiful prayers, but at those that come from the heart."
The Cure D'Ars
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"Let persons in the world sanctify themselves in their own houses, for neither the court, professions, or labour, are any hindrance to the service of God."
St Philip Neri
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"Every man naturally desires knowledge; but what good is knowledge without fear of God? Indeed a humble rustic who serves God is better than a proud intellectual who neglects his soul to study the course of the stars."
Thomas á Kempis
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