Context of this quote: TO SAINT LOUISE. “I sent my apologies to Madame de Ligin, who is feeling better; so am I, thank God. And you, Mademoiselle, what was that little relapse you had? Oh! how true it is, Mademoiselle, that the world is full of misery! Courage! We...
“We must submit to all that God wants from us and from those belonging to us; therefore, give yourself once more to Him to be entirely, with all that belongs to you, under the conduct of the Divine Providence.” (SW 413) – St. Louise de Marillac...
Good living and the good odor of the Christian virtues put into practice draw the black sheep back to the right path and confirm Catholics on it (II:442).
“May God increase your strength and may he make you share more and more in his spirit.” (CCD 6:336) – St. Vincent de Paul – Lord, no matter how busy my day, I will make space for reflective silence.