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September

1

He who perseveres with constancy and fervor will, without fail, raise himself to a high degree of perfection. — Bl. Henry Suso.

2

An upright intention is the soul of our actions. It gives them life, and makes them good. — St. Alphonsus.

3

You wish to reform the world: reform yourself, otherwise your efforts will be in vain. — St. Ignatius.

4

Let all thy care be to possess thy soul in peace and tranquillity. Let no accident be to thee a cause of ill-humor. — St. Vincent Ferrer.

5

Humility is a fortified town; it repels all attacks. The sight of it obliges the enemy to turn and flee. — Ven. Louis of Granada.

6

The world is deceitful and inconstant. When fortune forsakes us, friendship takes flight. — Bl. Henry Suso.