April
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TO PUT into practice the teachings of our holy faith, it is not enough to convince ourselves that they are true; we must love them. Love united to faith makes us practise our religion.—ST. ALPHONSUS.
2
Unite all your works to the merits of Jesus Christ, and then offer them up to the eternal Father if you desire to make them pleasing to Him.— ST. TERESA.
3
God pardons sin; but He will not pardon the will to sin.—ST. ALPHONSUS.
4
It is a fault, not a virtue, to wish your humility recognized and applauded.—ST. BERNARD.
5
Before engaging in your private devotions, perform those which obedience and your duty toward your neighbor impose upon you in such a manner as to make an abnegation of self.—VEN. LOUIS DE BLOIS.
6
The world is full of inconstancy; its friendship ceases the moment there is no advantage to be expected from us. — Bl. John Tauler.
7
There is nothing better to display the truth in an excellent light, than a clear and simple statement of facts. — St. Benedict.
8
Be careful and do not lightly condemn the actions of others. We must consider the intention of our neighbor, which is often good and pure, although the act itself seems blameworthy. — St. Ignatius.
9
He who does not overcome his predominant passion is in great danger of being lost. He who does overcome it will easily conquer all the rest. — St. Alphonsus.
10
To conquer himself is the greatest victory that man can gain. — St. Ignatius.
11
A soul which does not practise the exercise of prayer is very like a paralyzed body which, though possessing feet and hands, makes no use of them. — St. Alphonsus.
