“ Do not consider what others do, or how they do it; for there are but few who really work for their own sanctification.—ST. ALPHONSUS.
14
To-day God invites you to do good; do it therefore to-day. To-morrow you may not have time, or God may no longer call you to do it.—ST. ALPHONSUS.
15
To advance in the way of perfection it does not suffice to say a number of weak prayers; our principal care should be to acquire solid virtues.—ST. TERESA.
16
Humility is the virtue of Our Lord Jesus Christ, of His blessed Mother, and of the greatest saints. ”

“ We should learn of Jesus Christ to be meek and humble of heart, and ask Him unceasingly for these two virtues. We ought, particularly, to avoid the two contrary vices which would cause us to destroy with one hand what we seek to raise with the other.—ST. VINCENT DE PAUL.
24
The sufferings endured for God are the greatest proof of our love for Him.—ST. ALPHONSUS.
25
It is in vain that we cut off the branches of evil, if we leave intact the root, which continually produces new ones.—ST. GREGORY THE GREAT.
26
How little is required to be a saint! ”

“ Mary's sorrow was less when she saw her only Son crucified, than it is now at the sight of men offending Him by sin.—ST. IGNATIUS.
3
There is nothing more unreasonable than to estimate our worth by the opinion of others. Today they laud us to the skies, to-morrow they will cover us with ignominy.—VEN. LOUIS OF GRANADA.
4
Act as if every day were the last of your life, and each action the last you perform.—ST. ALPHONSUS.
5
Perfection consists in renouncing ourselves, in carrying our cross, and in following Jesus Christ. ”

“ As a mother feels no disgust in dressing the sores of her child, so Mary, the heavenly infirmarian, never refuses to care for sinners who have recourse to her.—ST. ALPHONSUS.
26
Each of our days is marked with the protection of Mary, who is exceedingly anxious to be our Mother, when we desire to be her children.—ST. VINCENT DE PAUL.
27
When the devil wishes to make himself master of a soul, he seeks to make it give up devotion to Mary.—ST. ALPHONSUS.
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Let us have recourse to Mary ”

“ The errors of others should serve to keep us from adding any of our own to them.—ST. IGNATIUS.
10
There is more security in self-denial, mortification, and other like virtues, than in an abundance of tears.—ST. TERESA.
11
A resolute will triumphs over everything with the help of God, which is never wanting.—ST. ALPHONSUS.
12
If humble souls are contradicted, they remain calm; if they are calumniated, they suffer with patience; if they are little esteemed, neglected, or forgotten, they consider that their due ”

“ He who does overcome it will easily conquer all the rest.— ST. ALPHONSUS.
10
To conquer himself is the greatest victory that man can gain.—ST. IGNATIUS.
11
A soul which does not practise the exercise of prayer is very like a paralyzed body which, though possessing feet and hands, makes no use of them.—ST. ALPHONSUS.
12
When you do a good action, have the intention of first pleasing God, and then of giving good example to your neighbor.—ST. ALPHONSUS.
13
The grace of perseverance is the most important of all ”

“ Being all members of the same body, with the same head, who is Christ, it is proper that we should have in common the same joys and sorrows.— VEN. LOUIS DE GRANADA.
23
We should be cordial and affable with the poor, and with persons in humble circumstances. We should not treat them in a supercilious manner. Haughtiness makes them revolt. ”

“ Unite all your works to the merits of Jesus Christ, and then offer them up to the eternal Father if you desire to make them pleasing to Him.— ST. TERESA.
3
God pardons sin; but He will not pardon the will to sin.—ST. ALPHONSUS.
4
It is a fault, not a virtue, to wish your humility recognized and applauded.—ST. BERNARD.
5
Before engaging in your private devotions, perform those which obedience and your duty toward your neighbor impose upon you in such a manner as to make an abnegation of self.—VEN. LOUIS DE BLOIS.
6
The world is full of inconstancy ”

“ Be careful and do not lightly condemn the actions of others. We must consider the intention of our neighbor, which is often good and pure, although the act itself seems blameworthy.—ST. IGNATIUS.
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He who does not overcome his predominant passion is in great danger of being lost. ”