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humble ourselves, and never to glory in our efforts. — St. Vincent Ferrer.

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We easily lose peace of mind, because we make it depend, not on the testimony of a good conscience, but on the judgment of men. — Bl. Bartholomew of Martyrs.

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You may fast regularly, give alms, and pray without ceasing, but as long as you hate your brother, you will not be numbered among the children of God. — Ven. Louis de Blois.

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He who at the hour of death finds himself protected by St. Joseph, will certainly experience great consolation. — St. Teresa.

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Take care that the worldling does not pursue with greater zeal and anxiety the perishable goods of this world than you do the eternal. — St. Ignatius.

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We should consider our departed brethren as living members of Jesus Christ, animated by His grace, and certain of participating one day of His glory. We should therefore love, serve, and assist them as far as is in our power. — St. Vincent de Paul.