St. Francis de Sales

We have not to carry the crosses of others, but our own. — St. Francis de Sales

Do not pay any attention to the kind of work you do, but rather to the honor that it brings to God, even though it may seem quite trivial. — St. Francis de Sales

Perfection does not consist in not seeing the world, but in not having a taste or relish for it. — St. Francis de Sales

Follow the example of St. Bernard and repeat those well-known words of his: “What is your mission in this life? What does God want from you?” Then abandon yourself totally to his divine will. Let him carry out his plan in you. — St.…

We shall steer safely through every storm so long as our heart is right, our intention fervent, our courage steadfast, and our trust fixed on God. — St. Francis de Sales

Make yourself familiar with the angels, and behold them frequently in spirit; for, without being seen, they are present with you. — St. Francis de Sales

Either God or nothing, because all that is not of God is worse than nothing! Remain united with God and love him with all your heart, always remembering that we cannot love him too much nor can we ever love him enough. — St. Francis de…

Our Savior has instituted the most august sacrament of the Eucharist, which contains his flesh and blood in their reality, so that whoever eats of it shall live forever. Therefore, whoever turns to it frequently and devoutly so effectively…

A good vocation is simply a firm and constant will in which the person who is called must serve God in the way and in the places to which almighty God has called him. — St. Francis de Sales

Remember to keep in mind that all the past is nothing and that every day we should say with David, “Now I begin to love my God.” — St. Francis de Sales