Saint Francis de Sales used to say, "To suffer constantly for Jesus is the science of the saints; we shall thus soon become saints". It is by sufferings that God proves His servants, and finds them worthy of Himself.
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06/30/2009 1:00:57 PM PDT by
stfassisi
To: AveMaria1; Friar Roderic Mary; fr maximilian mary; Kolokotronis; Carolina; sandyeggo; Salvation; ...
It is necessary then says Saint Chrysostom, to bear tribulations in peace; for if you accept them with resignation, you shall gain great merit; but if you submit to them with reluctance, you shall increase, instead of diminishing your misery
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06/30/2009 1:02:57 PM PDT by
stfassisi
((The greatest gift God gives us is that of overcoming self"-St Francis Assisi)))
To: stfassisi
thanks for posting this, pinging for later reading
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06/30/2009 2:08:57 PM PDT by
twin2
To: stfassisi
Roman Catholic tradition BTTT
4 posted on
06/30/2009 2:53:37 PM PDT by
vox_freedom
(America is being tested as never before in its history. God help us.)
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