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Has God Abandoned Us? (quotes)

God did not deprive thee of the operation of his love, but thou didst deprive his love of thy cooperation. God would have never rejected thee if thou hadst not rejected his love. O all-good God! thou dost not forsake … Continue reading

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Good thoughts for times of adversity (quotes)

When you are overtaken by some misfortune, seek the remedies which God affords you, for not to do so would be tempting His Divine Providence, but having done so, await the result He may appoint with perfect resignation. If He … Continue reading

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Humility in the face of blessings… (quotes)

There are some who neither will dare consider nor dwell upon the individual grace which God has conferred upon them for fear of vainglory and self-conceit, but they are mistaken. Certainly nothing can so effectively humble us before the mercy … Continue reading

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On the neglect of prayer and the mission to pray (quotes)

When we neglect prayer, evil can penetrate our hearts. Ask yourself: Do I pray? How do I pray? Do I feel the need to pray?  When prayer is difficult, do I try to find a book that could help me? … Continue reading

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