You may dazzle the mind with a thousand brilliant discoveries of natural science; you may open new worlds of knowledge which were never dreamed of before; yet, if you have not developed in the soul of the pupil strong habits of virtue which will sustain her in the struggle of life, you have not educated her, but only put in her hand a powerful instrument of self-destruction.
Strengthen in us, O God, the work You have begun in us. - Rose Philippine Duchesne
Strengthen in us, O God, the work You have begun in us.
- Rose Philippine Duchesne
Preach by example of your lives rather than by words. Example is the very best sermon. - Rose Philippine Duchesne
Preach by example of your lives rather than by words. Example is the very best sermon.
There are no difficulties except for those who worry too much about tomorrow. - Rose Philippine Duchesne
There are no difficulties except for those who worry too much about tomorrow.
Strength of character is certainly needed to face life in the world and to stand by right principles, especially in the age in which we live. - Rose Philippine Duchesne
Strength of character is certainly needed to face life in the world and to stand by right principles, especially in the age in which we live.
It fills me with joy to realize that I can lay down my life daily for God, that I can sacrifice it willingly for Him. I may not be a martyr for the f… - Rose Philippine Duchesne
It fills me with joy to realize that I can lay down my life daily for God, that I can sacrifice it willingly for Him. I may not be a martyr for the f…
Let us never lose courage or despair of God's mercy. We have only to humble ourselves before God in order to obtain grace to become all that we ought… - Rose Philippine Duchesne
Let us never lose courage or despair of God's mercy. We have only to humble ourselves before God in order to obtain grace to become all that we ought…
Do not look back to the past, nor forward to the future. Claim only the present, for it holds God's will. - Rose Philippine Duchesne
Do not look back to the past, nor forward to the future. Claim only the present, for it holds God's will.
We cultivate a very small field for Christ, but we love it, knowing that God does not require great achievements but a heart that holds back nothing … - Rose Philippine Duchesne
We cultivate a very small field for Christ, but we love it, knowing that God does not require great achievements but a heart that holds back nothing …
I am where God wills me to be, and so I have found rest and security. His wisdom governs me, His power defends me, His grace sanctifies me, His mercy… - Rose Philippine Duchesne
I am where God wills me to be, and so I have found rest and security. His wisdom governs me, His power defends me, His grace sanctifies me, His mercy…
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