Today’s quote:
Let’s take renewed resolutions to acquire this spirit, which is our spirit; for the spirit of the Mission is a spirit of simplicity, humility, gentleness, mortification, and zeal. Do we have it or don’t we?
Vincent de Paul (Volume: 12 | Page#: 251) The Five Characteristic Virtues (Common Rules, Chap. II, Art. 14), 22 August, 1659
Do I seek the truth or do I sometimes hide the truth so that my real nature will not be known? Do I cause others to be on the defensive? How do I experience mortification in my daily life?
Sources of quotes: Saint Vincent de Paul / Correspondence, Conferences, Documents; Brooklyn, NY: New City Press, 1999; Pierre Coste, Editor. Spiritual writings of Louise de Marillac. Edited and translated from the original French edition by Louise Sullivan, D.C. Brooklyn, New York: New City Press, 1991.
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