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Turn away the eyes of thy body and those of thy mind from seeing others, that thou mayest be able to contemplate thyself. — St. Vincent Ferrer.
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The brightest ornaments in the crown of the blessed in heaven are the sufferings which they have borne patiently on earth. — St. Alphonsus.
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We are not innocent before God if we punish that which we should pardon, or pardon that which we should punish. — St. Bernard.
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Is there any one in the world who has invoked thee, O Mary, without having felt the benefit of thy protection, which is promised to those who invoke thy mercy? — St. Bernard.
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It is the key of obedience that opens the door of paradise. Jesus Christ has confided that key to His vicar, the Pope, Christ on earth, whom all are obliged to obey even unto death. — St. Catherine of Siena.
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It is true that God promises forgiveness if we repent, but what assurance have we of obtaining it to-morrow? — Ven. Louis de Blois.
