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It ordinarily happens that God permits those who judge others, to fall into the same or even greater faults. — St. Vincent Ferrer.

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Raise thy heart and thy love toward the sweet and most holy cross, which soothes every pain! — St. Catherine of Siena.

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Often read spiritual books; then, like a sheep, ruminate the food thou hast taken, by meditation and a desire to practise the holy doctrine found therein. — St. Antoninus.

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Love others much, but visit them seldom. — St. Catherine of Siena.

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God sends us trials and afflictions to exercise us in patience and teach us sympathy with the sorrows of others. — St. Vincent de Paul.

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Armed with prayer, the saints sustained a glorious warfare and vanquished all their enemies. By prayer, also, they appeased the wrath of God, and obtained from Him all they desired. — Ven. Louis of Granada.