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Traditional Catholic Faith => The Library => Topic started by: Emerentiana on August 31, 2010, 11:28:23 AM
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I read every day from the book "the Voice of the Saints" by Francis Johnston (Tan Books).
I would like to share quotes from this book.
If any of you have great quotes, come and post on this thread.
"The devil strains every nerve to secure the souls which belong to Christ. We should not grudge our toil in wresting them from Satan, and giving them back to God."
St Sebastian (d 288)
"To pray for those who are in mortal sin is the best kind of almsgiving. For the love of God, always remember such souls when you pray." St Teresa of Avila (1515-82)
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Never be in a hurry; do everything quietly and in a calm spirit. Do not lose your inner peace for anything whatsoever, even if your whole world seems upset.
St. Francis de Sales
Do you think daughters, that God comes to you all by Himself?... You may be sure that such a King is not left alone by the attendants of His courts; but they attend Him, praying to Him for us, and for our welfare, because they are full of love.
St. Teresa of Avila (1515-1582AD) on the Communion of Saints
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Take shelter under Mary's mantle, and do not fear. She will give you all you need. She is so very rich, and besides is so generous with her children. So take advantage without fear, and with complete confidence, whenever you need anything. She loves giving.
Blessed Raphaela Mary (1850-1925)
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"As long as a single passion reigns in our hearts,though all the others should have been overcome, the soul will never enjoy peace"
St Joseph Calasanctius (1556-1668)
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Thanks for these!!! I hope more would share the saints' words...
Also, does anyone know if "the Voice of the Saints" by Francis Johnston is available online for free?
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It ordinarily happens that God permits those who judge others to fall into the same or even greater faults.
St. Vincent Ferrer
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You wish to reform the world: reform yourself, otherwise your efforts will be in vain.
St. Ignatius
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I have never gone out to mingle with the world without losing something of myself.
St. Albert the Great
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Two thumbs way, way up, RC.
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"If we wish to save our souls, we must resolve to do violence to ourselves. "The Kingdom of Heaven suffereth violence, and the violent bear it away" (Matthew 11.12)
He who does not do violence to himself will not be saved.
St Alphonsus Liguori ( 1696-1787)
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'I see clearly that man in this world deceives himself by admiring and esteeming things which are not, and neither sees nor esteems the things which are.'
St. Catherine of Genoa
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"If we wish to save our souls, we must resolve to do violence to ourselves. "The Kingdom of Heaven suffereth violence, and the violent bear it away" (Matthew 11.12)
He who does not do violence to himself will not be saved.
St Alphonsus Liguori ( 1696-1787)
Good reason for a Catholic with sedevacantist position to post here! :laugh2:
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I wanted to post some quotes from another book I have. It is Spiritual Combat (Scupoli)
On Governmant of the tongue:
"Talkativeness is the mother of sloth, the sign of ignorence and folly, the door of slander, the minister of falsehood, the destroyer of fervent devotion. A multitude of words adds strength to evil passions, by which again the tongue is more easily led on to indescreat talking."
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From the Book "Spiritual Combat ((Scupoli)
Chapter 24: Of the Way to Rule the Tongue
"Do not indulge in long conversations with those who are unwilling to hear thee, lest thou weary them; nor with those who love to listen to thee, lest thou exceed the bonds of modesty"
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From the Book "Spiritual Combat ((Scupoli)
Chapter 24:
"Speak as little as may be of they neighbor, or of anything concerning him, unless an occasion offers to say something in his praise"
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Is this book written by a saint, Emerentiana?
Just asking here... I'm totally ignorant...
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Is this book written by a saint, Emerentiana?
Just asking here... I'm totally ignorant...
I dont know, Joan, but I know the book is a classic.
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From the Book "Spiritual Combat (Fr Lorenzo Scupoli)
Chapter 24: Of the Way to Rule the Tongue
"Speak willingly of God, especially of His love and goodness; but with fear and caution, lest even here thou fall into error: rather take pleasure in listening whil others speak of Him, treasuring up their words in the depth of thy heart"
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Here is background of the book Spiritual Combat
ahttp://www.catholictradition.org/Classics/combat.htm
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thanks! the site is a good link...
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From the Book "Spiritual Combat ((Scupoli)
Chapter 24: Of the Way to Rule the Tongue
"Consider well the things which thy heart suggests to thee before they pass on to thy tongue"
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From the Book "Spiritual Combat ((Scupoli)
Chapter 24: Of the Way to Rule the Tongue[/b]
"Silence is the friend of him who distrusts himself and trusts in God; it is the guard of holy prayer, and a wonderful aid in the practice of virtue"
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Is this book written by a saint?
No, but it was a favorite of several Saints.
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From the Book "Spiritual Combat ((Scupoli)
Chapter 24: Of the Way to Rule the Tongue
"In order to acquire the practice of silence, consider frequently the great benefits which arise therefrom, and the evils and dangers of talkativeness. Love this virtue; and in order to acquire the habit of it, keep silence occasionally even at times when thou mightest lawfully speak, provided this be not to thine own prejudice, or to that of others." "Silence is a strong fortress in the spiritual combat, and a sure pledge of victory"
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Is this book written by a saint?
No, but it was a favorite of several Saints.
Thanks, GV, but could you name a few?
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"Preach the Gospel at all times and when necessary use words"
Francis of Assisi
"If a superior give any order to one who is under him which is against that man's conscience, although he do not obey it yet he shall not be dismissed"
Francis of Assisi
Found on the WWW
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Joan,
I no longer own it, but I believe the TAN reprint says, on the jacket, that it was the favorite of St Francis de Sales, among others.
I am certain some Saints held Scupoli's book in very high esteem, but someone who can read the back/inside cover and introduction could verify better than I.
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Thanks for the info, GV!
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From the Book "Spiritual Combat ((Scupoli)
Chapter 25: THAT, IN ORDER TO FIGHT SUCCESSFULLY AGAINST HIS ENEMIES, THE SOLDIER OF CHRIST MUST AVOID AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE ALL PERTERBATION AND DISQUIET OF MIND
"As to other sad and trying events, such as sickness, wounds, or loss of dearest friends, pestilence, fire, war, or such-like evils, though these, being painful to nature, are for the most part shunned by the men of the world, yet may we, by divine grace, not only desire, but even love them, as just chistisements upon the wicked and occasions of virtue to the just.
For therefore does Our Lord take pleasure in sending them; and thus, borne forward by His will, we shall pass with a calm and quiet spirit through all the bitterness and contradictions of this life. And be assured, that all disquiet on our part is displeasing in His sight: for, of whatever kind it be, it is never free from imperfection and always springs from some evil root of self love"
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Never be in a hurry; do everything quietly and in a calm spirit. Do not lose your inner peace for anything whatsoever, even if your whole world seems upset.
St. Francis de Sales
I really liked that one for some reason. Thanks for sharing it!
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From the Book "Spiritual Combat ((Scupoli)
Chapter 25: THAT, IN ORDER TO FIGHT SUCCESSFULLY AGAINST HIS ENEMIES, THE SOLDIER OF CHRIST MUST AVOID AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE ALL PERTERBATION AND DISQUIET OF MIND (continued)
"Keep, therefore, a sentinal always on the watch, who as soon as he shall discern the approach of anything likely to disquiet or disturb thee, may give thee a signal to take up thy weapons of defense.
And consider that, all these evils, and many others of like mind, though outwardly they appear to be such, are not indeed real evils, nor can they rob us of any real good, but are all ordered or permitted by God for the righteous ends of which we have spoken, or, for others most wise and holy, although beyond our power to discern".