Maxims and counsels of St. Francis de Sales for every day of the year

by Saint de Sales Francis

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Let us be earnestly attentive to blessing God for all that He shall do, saying: “The Lord gave and the Lord hath taken away; blessed be the name of the Lord.” No, Lord, I desire nothing; for I leave Thee to will for me wholly as Thou pleasest; instead of wishing for anything, I bless Thee for what Thou shalt decree.