In no other action can our Savior be considered more tender or more loving than in this, in which He, as it were, annihilates Himself and reduces Himself to food, that He may penetrate our souls and unite Himself to the hearts of His faithful.
Saint Francis de SalesWe have freedom to do good or evil; yet to make choice of evil, is not to use, but to abuse our freedom.
Saint Francis de SalesWhat son would not bring his mother back to life and would not bring her into paradise after her death if he could?
Saint Francis de SalesLately I was near the beehives and some of the bees flew onto my face. I wanted to raise my hand, and brush them off. 'No,' said a peasant to me, 'do not be afraid, and do not touch them. They will not sting you at all, if you touch them they will bite you.' I trusted him; not one bit me. Trust me; do not fear these temptations. Do not touch them; they will not hurt you.
Saint Francis de Sales