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Self-abandonment to divine providence
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If the work of our sanctification presents us with difficulties that appear insurmountable, it is because we do not look at it in the right way. In reality, holiness consists in one thing alone, namely, fidelity to God's plan. And this fidelity is equally within everyone's capacity in both its active and passive exercise.
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If we wish to quench our thirst, we must lay aside books which explain thirst and take a drink.
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In the shadow of death he produces life, and though the senses are terrified, faith taking all for the best, is full of courage and assurance.
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In England, the profession of the law is that which seems to hold out the strongest attraction to talent, from the circumstance, that in it ability, coupled with exertion, even though unaided by patronage, cannot fail of obtaining reward.
Charles Babbage
Jean Pierre de Caussade
Born:
March 7, 1675
Died:
December 8, 1751
(aged 76)
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