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He has given his angels charge over you to guard you in all your ways. Let them thank the Lord for his mercy; his wonderful works are for the children of men. Let them give thanks and say among the nations, the Lord has done great things for them. O Lord, what is man that you have made yourself known to him, or why do you incline your heart to him? And you do incline your heart to him; you show him your care and your concern. Finally, you send your only Son and the grace of your Spirit, and promise him a vision of your countenance. And so, that nothing in heaven should be wanting in your concern for us, you send those blessed spirits to serve us, assigning them as our guardians and our teachers. He has given his angels charge over you to guard you in all your ways. These words should fill you with respect, inspire devotion and instill confidence; respect for the presence of angels, devotion because of their loving service, and confidence because of their protection. And so the angels are here; they are at your side, they are with you, present on your behalf. They are here to protect you and to serve you. But even if it is God who has given them this charge, we must nonetheless be grateful to them for the great love with which they obey and come to help us in our great need. So let us be devoted and grateful to such great protectors; let us return their love and honor them as much as we can and should. Yet all our love and honor must go to him, for it is from him that they receive all that makes them worthy of our love and respect. We should then, my brothers, show our affection for the angels, for one day they will be our co-heirs just as here below they are our guardians and trustees appointed and set over us by the Father. We are God’s children although it does not seem so, because we are still but small children under guardians and trustees, and for the present little better than slaves. Even though we are children and have a long, a very long and dangerous way to go, with such protectors what have we to fear? They who keep us in all our ways cannot be overpowered or led astray, much less lead us astray. They are loyal, prudent, powerful. Why then are we afraid? We have only to follow them, stay close to them, and we shall dwell under the protection of God’s heaven. From a sermon by Saint Bernard, abbot Hide your counsel from such as are jealous of you. The Wisdom of Jesus the Son of Sirach 37:10 You don't have a soul. C.S.Lewis Islamic missioners also use this, they do not tell women that in the paradise promised by Koran their role will be to serve men copulating with black-eyed virgins (see Surah: 36:55-57, 44,51-54). They also do not tell millions of islamized Africans and Afroamericans, that, according to Koran, every black-skinned goes to hell and will not be saved, even if he converts to Islam (3:106-107). Before some black muslim becomes proficient enough in the mekkan dialect of Arabic language to understand the meaning of that racist verse, they can fool the world about the universalism of islam. After all, Allah himself stands as someone who is plotting tricks and is doing that best of all (Koran 3:54) Miroslaw Rucki ...and you shall have a paddle among your weapons; and it shall be, when you sit down abroad, you shall dig therewith, and shall turn back and cover that which comes from you: for Yahweh your God walks in the midst of your camp, to deliver you, and to give up your enemies before you; therefore your camp shall be holy, that he may not see an unclean thing in you, and turn away from you. Deuteronomy 23:13-14 It is a lack of instruction in a man to listen at the door; But the prudent man will be grieved with the disgrace. The Wisdom of Jesus the Son of Sirach 21:24 Before fire is the vapor and smoke of a furnace; So revilings before bloodshed. The Wisdom of Jesus the Son of Sirach 22:24 Why is my pain perpetual, and my wound incurable, which refuseth to be healed? wilt thou indeed be unto me as a deceitful brook, as waters that fail? The Book of the Prophet Jeremiah 15:18 For thus saith Jehovah of hosts, the God of Israel: Let not your prophets that are in the midst of you, and your diviners, deceive you; neither hearken ye to your dreams which ye cause to be dreamed. The Book of the Prophet Jeremiah 29:8
If you find yourself a bit irritated and overwhelmed, it's a sign that you're spending less time with God, and more time with this world. Author unknown Conversion is the matter of a moment, sanctification is the work of a lifetime. St. Josemaria Escriva
Go placidly amid the noise and haste, and remember what peace there may be in silence. As far as possible without surrender be on good terms with all persons. Speak your truth quietly and clearly; and listen to others, even the dull and ignorant; they too have their story. Avoid loud and aggressive persons, they are vexations to the spirit. If you compare yourself with others, you may become vain and bitter; for always there will be greater and lesser persons than yourself. Enjoy your achievements as well as your plans. Keep interested in your own career, however humble; it is real possession in the changing fortunes of time. Exercise caution in your business affairs; for the world is full of trickery. But let this not blind you to what virtue there is; many persons strive for high ideals; and everywhere life is full of heroism. Be yourself. Especially, do not feign affection. Neither be cynical about love; for in the face of all aridity and disenchantment it is perennial as the grass. Take kindly the counsel of the years, gracefully surrendering the things of youth. Nurture strength of spirit to shield you in misfortune. But do not distress yourself with imaginings. Many fears are born of fatigue and loneliness. Beyond a wholesome discipline, be gentle with yourself. You are a child of the universe, no less than the trees and stars; you have a right to be here. And whether or not it is clear to you, no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should. Therefore be at peace with God, whatever you conceive Him to be, and whatever your labours and aspirations, in the noisy confusion of life keep peace with your soul. With all its sham, drudgery and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be careful. Strive to be happy. According to some reference books, "Desiderata" is still sometimes thought to have been 'found' at Old St. Paul's Church in Baltimore and to date back to 1692. There never was, and never will be a place on earth free from sorrows. The only sorrow-less place possible is the heart, when Lord is present there. St. Nikon of Optina The way of perfection passes by way of the Cross. There is no holiness without renunciation and spiritual battle.68 Spiritual progress entails the ascesis and mortification that gradually lead to living in the peace and joy of the Beatitudes: He who climbs never stops going from beginning to beginning, through beginnings that have no end. He never stops desiring what he already knows. Catechism of the Catholic Church 2015 The children of our holy mother the Church rightly hope for the grace of final perseverance and the recompense of God their Father for the good works accomplished with his grace in communion with Jesus. Keeping the same rule of life, believers share the "blessed hope" of those whom the divine mercy gathers into the "holy city, the new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband." Catechism of the Catholic Church 2016 These differences belong to God's plan, who wills that each receive what he needs from others, and that those endowed with particular "talents" share the benefits with those who need them. These differences encourage and often oblige persons to practice generosity, kindness, and sharing of goods; they foster the mutual enrichment of cultures: I distribute the virtues quite diversely; I do not give all of them to each person, but some to one, some to others.... I shall give principally charity to one; justice to another; humility to this one, a living faith to that one.... and so I have given many gifts and graces, both spiritual and temporal, with such diversity that I have not given everything to one single person, so that you may be constrained to practice charity towards one another.... I have willed that one should need another and that all should be my ministers in distributing the graces and gifts they have received from me. Catechism of the Catholic Church 1937 I thought that continence arose from one's own powers, which I did not recognize in myself. I was foolish enough not to know . . . that no one can be continent unless you grant it. For you would surely have granted it if my inner groaning had reached your ears and I with firm faith had cast my cares on you Catechism of the Catholic Church 2520 Desire for true happiness frees man from his immoderate attachment to the goods of this world so that he can find his fulfillment in the vision and beatitude of God. "The promise [of seeing God] surpasses all beatitude.... In Scripture, to see is to possess.... Whoever sees God has obtained all the goods of which he can conceive." Catechism of the Catholic Church 2548 There will true glory be, where no one will be praised by mistake or flattery; true honor will not be refused to the worthy, nor granted to the unworthy; likewise, no one unworthy will pretend to be worthy, where only those who are worthy will be admitted. There true peace will reign, where no one will experience opposition either from self or others. God himself will be virtue's reward; he gives virtue and has promised to give himself as the best and greatest reward that could exist.... "I shall be their God and they will be my people...." This is also the meaning of the Apostle's words: "So that God may be all in all." God himself will be the goal of our desires; we shall contemplate him without end, love him without surfeit, praise him without weariness. This gift, this state, this act, like eternal life itself, will assuredly be common to all. Catechism of the Catholic Church 2550 We must begin with thanksgiving for everything. The beginning of joy is to be content with your situation. St. Ambrose of Optina There is no Saint without a past, no sinner without a future. St. Augustine When you say YES to God unconditionally, you have no idea how far this YES is going to take you... Hans Urs von Balthasar No matter who is president, Jesus is King. Author unknown I've noticed that everyone who is for abortion is already born. Ronald Reagan Don't be afraid of tomorrow; God is already there. Author unknown Have no fear of moving into the unknown. Joannes Paulus II But people loved darkness more. How terrible it is: it is loved, and not just the weakness surrendered her... archpriest Alexander Sherman He who takes something, take joy human. He who gives, receives divine joy. elder Paisiy Svyatogorets In all situations the best real help to us has a prayer. elder Paisiy Svyatogorets Accustom yourself when you first look at the man always sincerely wish him well. mitr. Antony Surozhskiy Let nothing disturb you, let nothing frighten you, all things pass away: God never changes. Patience obtains all things. He who has God lacks nothing: God alone suffices. St. Teresa of Avila If you are offended by someone who you do not like, you will find that he has become even more disgusting to you. If you will do him a favor, you will see that your dislike for him has diminished. Clive Staples Lewis Time of trouble is not when we are in distress, but when we do bad things. Prelate Ioann Zlatoust Christianity - is not about what
should be the people around you. Author unknown I will marry only a man who loves God more than me! Author unknown Unfortunately, brethren, in most cases, we can not boast of his treatment and the treatment of the neighbor. When handling the higher we are often hypocrisy, flattery, deceit, chelovekougodnichestvo; handling with lower - contempt, pride, arrogance, hubris. This is not good, as the Apostle James says: "However, if you fulfill the royal law, according to the Scripture, “You shall love your neighbor as yourself,” you do well. But if you show partiality, you commit sin, being convicted by the law as transgressors" (James 2,8-9). Here is what is written on the subject of St. Seraphim of Sarov in the life of it. A special feature of his manners and conversation were the love and humility. No matter who comes to him, whether poor or rich man in rags in bright clothing, what man would not come to the needs, in whatever sinful state nor was his conscience, he kissed all with love, all bowed to the ground and blessing, he kissed the hands of even the uninitiated people. Daily, at numerous meetings aliens in Sarov had happened in his cell about two thousand people or more. He is not burdened with all this and still found time to talk to the benefit of the soul. In a few words he explained to everyone that it was meet for him, revealing the innermost thoughts often turned to him. All felt it blagoprivetlivuyu, true love and her mate force, and a flood of tears sometimes escaped even those people who have a hard and petrified heart. How many times have I walked among men, I have returned less a good man. When a Russian cosmonaut returned from space and said he had not seen there God, C.S.Lewis said that as well Hamlet could look for Shakespeare in the attic of his own castle. It is impossible to rightly govern a nation without God and the Bible. Gorge Washington In this life you have not sent in order to be happy, but in order to earn it. Prelate Nikolay Serbsky A happy marriage is the union of two good forgivers. Ruth Bell Graham If you're a college stident... thank the catholic Church. The Church created the university system. Oxford, Cambridge, Salerno, Bologna, Sorbonne, Orleans, Salamanca, Coimbra... These institutions gave civilization the impetus to make progress in science and technology. TFPStudentAction.org Written on the visible evidence of the Unseen. Prelate Ioann Zlatoust Haughty apology - another insult. Gilbert Keith Chesterton Frequently remind yourself that God is with you, that He will never fail you, that you can count upon Him. Say these words: "God is with me, helping me". Author unknown If you're going to think humbly of himself, and you will find peace, wherever you are. Pimen the Great We have to think about saving the enemies, not the victory over them. Metropolitan bishop Veniamin (Fedchenkov) Everyone wants to be informed honestly, impartially, honestly - and in full accordance with his views. Gilbert Keith Chesterton Ashamed proud of slaves, the Lord their humble. Prelate Tikhon Zadonsky It is impossible to enslave mentally or socially people to read the Bible. Biblical principles are the basis of human freedom... Goras Griley If you are looking for a religion from which your life will be easier and more comfortable, I would not advise you to choose Christianity. Probably have some American pills, they will help you more. Clive Staples Lewis Prayer is more valuable than all, it makes possible - the impossible, easy - difficult. It is impossible for a person who prays, was capable of sinning. Saint John Chrysostom Who pray, definitely saved, and who does not pray, specifically condemns himself to condemnation. Saint Alphonsus Maria de Liguori Prays unceasingly, who combines prayer with cases and cases with prayer. Only in this way can be considered feasible rule to pray without ceasing. Origen Eastern Church will share forever, until combined with the Universal Church. Stanislav Ignatiy Lawlessness breeds lawlessness! Sows and reaps schism schism. Such is the law of God. Stanislav Ignatiy The truth is that without the unity of Rome will not. Stanislav Ignatiy "Some students of St. Acacius, lured outlook on pretty faces, asking him how to save yourself from such temptation. - I do not know what to tell you this, - he answered - because never in the views of the beautiful face, I do not feel a passionate no movement, but on the contrary, when I happen to see the beautiful facial features, then I can not help thinking I offer to Creator of heaven and slavoslovlyu my Creator for His great and wonderful things that he has created from the vile dust of such a beautiful creature, and believe me, my children dear, what I am after in the heart feel such joy that even forget about food." Life of our Reverend Father Akaki the New "Do not judge others for what he suffers is not like you." Unknown Author "The norm for a man is holiness (oneness with God)" father Alexander "We are so happy, how to connect with God. So the most important thing you can do in life - is to seek holiness (holiness - this is union with God)..." father Alexander "The Lord wants to teach us well here entrusted us to manage wealth. We must remember that everything we have belongs to the Lord. We are only stewards." father Alexander "Lesson magic - this voluntary submission of the forces of evil" father Alexander "It turns out that non-believers are infidels just because more are bound to evil than to good" father Mechislav Petrovsky SChr Beauty is very important, it is on par with the truth. Lyubomyr Guzar Better than ever, I realize that even the smallest things in our lives controlled by God. (St. Theresa, November 1896) When we love, we pass from death to life. Chiara Lubich The soul has no right to love, until she begins to love. Chiara Lubich To love - means to serve. Chiara Lubich God answers in 3 ways: 1) He says yes and gives you what you want; 2) He says no and gives you something better; 3) He says wait and gives you the best. Author unknown Don't tell God how big your storm is, tell the Storm, how big your God is. Author unknown If we don't teach our children to follow Christ, the world will teach them not to. Author unknown You were made by GOD and for GOD and until you understand that, life will never make sense. Author unknown The demons are very anxious in their pursuit of souls, yet, they quickly abandon their prey merely at the name of Mary. St. Bridget of Sweden Who except God can give you peace? Has the world ever been able to satisfy the heart? Saint Gerard Mejella Spiritual joy arises from purity of the heart and perseverance in prayer. St. Francis of Assisi We profess that there is no salvation outside the Church. ...For the Church is the pillat and ground of the truth. Pope Leo XII I'd rather offend someone into Heaven, than to flatter someone into Hell. Author Unknown The further a society drifts from Truth, the more it will hate those that speak it. George Orwell I declare, I will put actions behind my faith. I will not be passive or indifferent. I will demonstrate my faith by taking bold steps to move toward what God has put in my heart. My path will not be hidden; it will be seen. I know when God sees my faith He will show up and do amazing things. This is my declaration. Author unknown Extend your mercy towards others, so that there can be no one in need whom you meet without helping. For what hope is there for us if God should withdraw His Mercy from us? St Vincent de Paul Even if Catholics faithful to Tradition are redued to a handful, they are the ones who are the true Church of Jesus Christ. Sr. Athanasius What can I do, my Jesus, to be doing Thy Will? St. Philip Neri God has perfect timing; never early, never late. It takes a little patience and it takes a lot of faith. But it's worth the wait. The world promises you comfort, but you were not made for comfort. You were made for greatness. Pope Benedict XVI The only tragedy in life is not to be a saint. Leon Bloy The business of the Christian is nothing else than to be ever preparing for death. St. Irenaeus of Lyons We can do nothing better or greater for the dead than to pray for them, offering commemoration for them at the Liturgy. Blessed Seraphim of Platina When you give to the poor you are placing your gift directly into the hand of Jesus. For He said, "Truly, I say to you, as you did to one of the least of these My bretheren, you did it to Me." (Mt 25:40) www.worksbyfaith.org Reflect on what you write, because the Lord will ask you to account for it. Be careful, journalist! May the Lord grant you the satisfactions you desire in your career. St. Padre Pio Do everything without grumbling or questioning, that you may be blameless and innocent, children of God without blemish in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation, among whom you shine like lights in the world. Author unknown We must not remain silent before evil. Benedict XVI We have no right to rest as long as a single soul is satan's slave. St. Maximillian Kolbe The Most Holy Virgin, in these last days in which we are living, has given a new efficacy to the recitation of the Rosary. So much so that there is no problem, however difficult, temporal or above all spiritual, connected with the personal life of each of us, of our families, of the families of the world, of religious communities, or indeed with the life of peoples and nations — there is no problem, I say, no matter how difficult, which we cannot be resolved through the prayer of the Holy Rosary. With the Holy Rosary we will save ourselves, we will sanctify ourselves, we will console our Savior and obtain the salvation of many souls. Sister Lucia dos Santos, Fatima seer (in conversation with Father Fuentes, Dec. 26, 1957). Worry is a total waste of time. It doesn't change anything. All it does is steal your joy and keep you very busy doing nothing. Author unknown Strong people don't put others down... They lift them up. Michael P. Watson The time for easy Christianity is over. In fact, it never really existed. We're blessed to be rid of the illusion. We need to be more zealous in our faith, not more discreet; cleaner in our convictions, not muddier; and more Catholic, not less. Archbishop Charles It is poinless for someone to say that he has faith in God... if he does not have the works which go with that faith. St. Gregory Palamas Life: The time God gives you to determine how you spend the eternity. Author unknown The Catholic Church has been outlasting oppressive governments since 33 AD. Author unknown Knowledge of the content of faith alone... is never a substitute for the experience of a personal encounter with the Lord. Pope Benedict XVI He who wants anything other than Christ, does not know what he wants. St. Philip Neri Let us understand that God is a physician, and that suffering is a medicine for salvation, not a punishment for damnation. Saint Augustine When men recognize, both in private and in public life, that Christ is King, society will at last receive the great blessings of real liberty, well-ordered discipline, peace and harmony. Pope Pius XI Help one another with the generosity of the Lord, and despise no one. When you have the opportunity to do good, do not let it go by.' St. Polycarp of Smyrna Since Christ Himself has said, "This is My Body" who shall dare to doubt that It is His Body? St. Cyril of Jerusalem The struggle we have prior to a good work we intended to do is like the antiphon that preludes the solemn psalm to be sung. St. Padre Pio. There are many who live in the mountains and behave as if they were in the town, and they are wasting their time. It is possible to be a solitary in one's mind while living in a crowd, and it is possible for one who is a solitary to live in the crowd of his own thoughts. Amma Syncletica You can't give God deadlines. Sr. Pio of Pietrelcina We must neither doubt nor hesitate with respect to the words of the Lord; rather, we must be fully persuaded that every word of God is true and possible, even if our nature should rebel against the idea; for in this lies the test of faith. St Basil the Great It was pride that changed angels into devils; it is humility that makes men as angels. Saint Augustine On each occasion I say: ‘Lord, thy will be done! It’s not what this or that one wants, but what You want me to do.’ This is my fortress, this is my firm rock, this is my sure support. St. John Chrysostom A great means to preserve continual peace and tranquillity of soul is to receive everything from the hands of God, both great and small, and in whatever way it comes. St. Dorotheus Virtues are formed by prayer. Prayer preserves temperance. Prayer suppresses anger. Prayer prevents emotions of pride and envy. Prayer draws into the soul the Holy Spirit, and raises man to Heaven. Saint Ephrem of Syria How many times have I prayed for what seemed a good thing for me and not leaving it to God to do as He knows best But having obtained what I begged for, I found myself in distress because I had not asked for it to be, rather, according to God's will. St. Nilus of Sinai Be ashamed when you sin, not when you repent. There are two things: sin and repentance. St. John Chrysostom Inexpressible is the soul’s delight when in full assurance of salvation it leaves the body, stripping it off as though it were a garment. Because it is now attaining what it hopes for, it puts off the body painlessly, going in peace to meet the radiant and joyful angel that comes down for it, and traveling with him unimpeded through the air, totally unharmed by the evil spirits. Rising with joy, courage and thanksgiving, it comes in adoration before the Creator, and is allotted its place among those akin to it and equal to it in virtue, until the universal resurrection. St. Theognostos Where there is no prayer and fasting, there are the demons. St. Theophan the Recluse Satan's greatest weapon is man's ignorance of God's Word. Author unknown He who kneels before God, can stand before anyone. Author unknown Beauty is very important, it is on par with the truth. Lubomyr Husar Better than ever I realize that even the smallest things in our lives are controlled by God. Saint Thérèse of the Child Jesus When you say YES to God, you, of course, have no idea how far this YES is going to take you... Hans Urs von Balthasar No matter who is president, Jesus is King. Author unknown I've noticed that everyone who is for abortion is already born. Ronald Reagan Don't be afraid of tomorrow; God is already there. Author unknown Have no fear of moving into the unknown. John-Paul II But people loved darkness more. How terrible it is: they loved it, and not just surrendered to it due to weakness... Fr. Alexander Schmemann He who takes something, receives a human's joy. He who gives something, receives a divine joy. Paisios of the Holy Mountain When you first take a look at a man, accustom yourself to always sincerely wish him well. Met. Anthony of Sourozh Let nothing disturb you, let nothing frighten you, all things pass away: God never changes. Patience obtains all things. He who has God lacks nothing: God alone suffices. St. Teresa of Avila If you offended someone, whom you do not like, you will find that he has become even more disgusting to you. If you do him a favor, you will see that your dislike of him has diminished. Time of sorrow is not when we are in distress, but when we do bad things. St. John Chrysostom Christianity is not what people around you must be like. Christianity is what you must be like, no matter what people around you are like. Author unknown As often as I have been among men," said one writer, "I
have returned less a man. When a Russian cosmonaut returned from space and said he had not seen God there, C.S. Lewis said that in a similar way Hamlet could have looked for Shakespeare in the attic of his own castle. It is impossible to rightly govern a nation without God and the Bible. Gorge Washington You have been sent into this life not to have happiness, but to earn happiness. St. Nicholas Serbian If you're a college student... thank the Catholic Church. The Church created the university system. Oxford, Cambridge, Salerno, Bologna, Sorbonne, Orleans, Salamanca, Coimbra... These institutions gave civilization the impetus to make progress in science and technology. Everything visible gives evidence of the Invisible. St. John Chrysostom Haughty apology is another insult. G.K. Chesterton Frequently remind yourself that God is with you, that He will never fail you, that you can count upon Him. Say these words: "God is with me, helping me". Author unknown If you begin thinking humbly of yourself, you will find peace, wherever you are. Venerable Pimen the Great We have to think about salvation of our enemies, not about the victory over them. Met. Benjamin (Fedchenkov) Everyone wants to be informed truthfully, impartially, honestly - and in full accordance with his own views. G.K. Chesterton It's a shame for slaves to be proud while their Lord is humble. St. Tikhon of Zadonsk It is impossible to enslave mentally or socially people who read the Bible. Biblical principles are the basis of human freedom... Horace Greeley If you are looking for a religion from which your life will be easier and more comfortable, I would not advise you to choose Christianity. There probably are some American pills, which will help you better. There are two categories of people: those who exchange eternal benefits for temporary ones, and those, who exchange temporary benefits for eternal ones. Author unknown Abortion will not void your pregnancy, it will make you the mother of a dead child. Author unknown Are you sad, lonely and have no one to talk to? Talk to Me. Author unknown Do everything possible on your part, God will do the impossible. Author unknown Do not judge others for their sinning differently than you do. Author unknown It turns out that non-believers are non-believers just because they are more bound to evil than to good. Farther Mieczysław Piotrowski At the heart of every sin is a compromise... Stephen Crane If you're headed to the goal, and you will be the way stop to throw stones at every dog barking at you, you never until you reach the goal ... Fyodor Dostoyevsky Do not say - I can not. This word is not a Christian. The Christian word: all I can. But it is not by itself, and strengthens our Lord. Feofan Zatvornik ======================== Mother Teresa ============================ Words which do not give the light of Christ increase the darkness. No matter who is saying what about you - accept it with a smile and keep doing your job. If you can not feed a hundred people, then feed just one. ======================== Father Bosko ============================ Only good deeds are true wealth, which is preparing a place for us in Heaven. In addition to prayer, which must always accompany us, we have to do many good deeds. Without them we'll waste our lives. Good deeds. To do good deeds, you need courage. Willingness to endure, never to humiliate anyone, to always be gentle. Do good to all, and don't do evil to anyone. At the end of life the fruits of good deeds get gathered. Lets trust in God and march forward. With God, every bird that feels the branch is swaying, continues to sing, because it knows that there are wings. Spiritual exercises (recollections). Spiritual exercises are nothing but a series of teachings and meditation to encourage people to friendship with God. Life. Our life is very short. We must do as many good deeds as possible, before we die. This world - as a theatrical act: passes away very quickly. Habit. Avoid any bad habits - we have to get used to do good and only good. Our body is insatiable: the more we give it, the more it demands, the less we give it, the less it demands. Theft. Other people's things have to be for us like fire. I equally accept both praise and condemnation. If people are praising me, they are saying what person I should be; if they scold me, they are saying what person I am. Regarding other people, I either say good or keep quiet. To call yourself a Christian, but to not live as a Christian is a disgusting hypocrisy. He who is lazy during his life will be crying at at the hour of his death. Who is not in peace with God, is neither in the peace with himself nor with others. We must never miss an opportunity that God gives us to do good. Complainings cool heart. Complainings are one of the greatest epidemics in public life. You will rest in heaven. We will not go to Heaven, thanks to a luxurious life. Heaven will pay for everything. Eyes are the windows through which the devil brings in the sin into our hearts. Frugality for the sake of big love. Save on everything, but give the ill ones all they need. Always repeat, that the day during which there is no mason, mechanic, electrician or any other worker in your house, - is a golden day. Do not justify your bad habits - you better get rid of them. Evil people are courageous because good people are afraid of them. Be brave, and you will see that evil people will lower their wings. The proud man is always dishonest. Your speach and behavior may always be tactful. Delicacy in your words and behavior will make others your friends. Do your best in what you have to do. Do everything as well as possible today, so that you don't have to blush with shame tomorrow. Love the Blessed Virgin gently, sincerely and constantly. If you knew how important this love is, you would not have abandoned it for all the gold in the world. To be saint and to live long, you need: 1) a clear conscience, that is, going to sleep without worrying about eternity, 2) eating modestly, 3) living an active life, and 4) maintaining a good company, that is, avoiding morally corrupt people. I would love to be independent from two things - from sleeping and eating. Entertainment should dispel any sadness in your soul. Drive away sadness by all means, because it harms your soul. Students should be especially taught the virtue of humility. Proud student is a crazy ignorant. Body must help soul to do good deeds, it must serve soul. Soul must rule over the body. In order to live in poverty, you should have poverty in your heart. My concern has always been not to own anything. Time. One hour of work in the morning becomes a treasure in the evening. Even one minute is valuable and limitless treasure - it is invaluable as God. We can't become saints without patience. We fly to Heaven on the two wings - Confession and Communion. Going to church. Want to get a lot of graces from the Lord - often visit it. Want a little grace - rarely visit it. Want to see the devil ever attacked you - rarely accept Christ in the Eucharist. Want to see the devil fled from you - often visit Christ in the Eucharist. Want to beat the devil - Walk in the footsteps of Jesus Christ. Want to beat the devil you - do not visit Christ. My dear, receiving Holy Communion is a necessary means to defeat the devil. So often visit Christ in the Eucharist - and the devil will not win you. Not justify its drawbacks: it is better to correct them. Faith. In difficult situations, you must have great faith in God. Faith can do everything. Dashing have confidence that good fear. Be brave, and you see that evil will lower wings. The man has three enemies: the unexpected death, escaping time and tempted by the devil. Scarce shall be your bank, and the Mother of God - the key to your contribution. Put your money in the bank of the Blessed Virgin Mary - and will be of great interest. For the money you can buy everything, but you can not avoid death. Cleanliness. It is not only the best quality, but also the most delicate of all virtues. Settle the first movement of temptations. How to keep clean? Saint Philip Neri usually served five of control: bypass the bad community, to circumvent the slack, do not use delicate and delicious food, often to pray, confess and receive communion. Your language and behavior may always be tactful. Delicacy in his words and behavior make other friends of yours. The devil is afraid of happy people. As best you can perform what you should do. Everything is being done so, so not to blush with shame. God always blesses children obey their parents. Happiness. Wealth does not make people happy. It is useless to look for happiness on earth. Only humility and love will make you happy on this earth and in eternity. Kindness. To do Kindness, you need courage. Willingness to endure, never let anyone humiliate, always be gentle. Do good to all, and the evil - anyone. At the end of life to gather the fruit of good works. Trust in God and we will march forward. With God, every bird that feels the branch swaying, continues to sing, because he knows that there are wings. Experience. Learn from everything that happens to you. All marginalized and persecuted are my best friends. Envy. Do not give in to envy. Good one should be all good. Health. To stay healthy and live a long time, you need to have a clear conscience, that is to live in God's kindness, not to overeat, to work, to avoid bad companions. The greatest evil is a sin. Fear of bad books, as the epidemic. Obscene books - is an epidemic infecting many guys. Call himself a Christian, but do not live in a Christian - is disgusting hypocrisy. Slothful in life, you will weep at the death. For the lazy no place in Heaven. Love of God. Not everyone can go to fast or long pilgrimage to the glory of God, not everyone can give large alms, but all can love God - just enough to want it. Love always wins. Where there is love, there is happiness. God created us to others. Love for the pupils. It is not enough to love children, you need to let them know that they are loved. Communion. Not being able to receive the Holy Mysteries of Christ, accept Him spiritually - a great desire; closely participate in the Mass, I met with him in the Blessed Eucharist, do good to honor him, because God is very nice when you show mercy. Holy Mother of God loves young people, so also loves those who deal with it. If you pray, two grains will grow four spikelets. Who prays, will see God. Courage. Courage to practice their faith and their beliefs. Nothing in the world should not scare us. Should never miss an opportunity that God gives us to do Kindness. Our reward will be in heaven, but of this we have to think for this to work. World is often misleading. Only God is good rewards. Providence of God will not help us if we spend money on superfluous and unnecessary things. Criticism cool heart. Criticism - this is one of the greatest epidemics in public life. The joys of this world disappear like lightning. Will rest in heaven. We will not go to Heaven, because a life of luxury. Sky will pay for everything. Innocence - is the lily among thorns, which God plucks in his flower garden, to make it to his heart as his decoration. Inconstancy. I have often seen that fickle people who do not adhere to their principles without objective reasons for whatever he undertook, had this success. Intemperance in eating shortens life. Who knows how to dominate his gluttony, the truthful man. Gluttony is the mother of many shortcomings. Optimism. Let us sow and imitate the farmer who waits patiently for the harvest. To break the rose must pay attention to spikes; since there is no rose without a thorn. In matters of faith, I agree with the Pope and the Pope want to remain a good Catholic to death. Pope's desire for me - an order. The worst drawback of modern pedagogy is an exception to the church scholarship program - first of all, death and hell. Gentle, sincere and always love the Blessed Virgin. If you knew that this love is important, it would not have given her all the gold in the world. Let our heart is not attached to the things of this world, if not contaminated by them, and always rises to the sky. "All for God! All - for his glory. "I think all of you, what you do is directed to the glory of God. Every night ask yourself: If I died tonight, what would be my fate? At the moment of death to gather the fruit of what we sow in life. We have to work as if we did not die, but live as if we were to die soon. From two things I would like to be independent - from sleeping and eating. Fun should dispel any sadness in my heart. Any way banishes sadness, because it hurts the soul. Confess often, even if not committed a grave sin, this act of obedience to God is very nice. If we want to improve our financial situation, first try to take care of the things of God. Particularly necessary to teach students the virtues of humility. Proud student - a mad ignorant. Who has a good conscience, he has everything. Annual and monthly to feel conscience. Patience. God wants us to come to Him through patience. The body must help the soul to do good, it must serve the soul. The soul must rule over the body. Miserable and abandoned all have no other refuge, except in your generous heart. Give plenty of poor, if you want to become rich. Poverty to live, you must have the heart of poverty. My concern has always been not to take anything. Mortification. Who does not want to suffer with Jesus Christ on earth, can not be happy with him in heaven. Fantasy. The slothful man who thinks about unnecessary things. We must carry our cross as Jesus Christ. Our cross is the suffering that comes to us every day. It is not enough just to take the cross in his arms and kiss him, a real cross to bear. Any work, even the most difficult, is not a big burden when performing it for the Church and for the Pope. Without patience can not be holy. With two wings to fly Heaven - Confession and Communion. ==============================================================
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