Do not grieve over the temptations you suffer. When the Lord intends to bestow a particular virtue on us, He often permits us first to be tempted by the opposite vice. Therefore, look upon every temptation as an invitation to grow in a particular virtue and a promise by God that you will be successful, if only you stand fast.
– St. Philip Neri
(Thanks to
MyCatholic.com for their daily quotes from saints.)
1 comment:
That IS encouraging.
I find I need to tell myself to stop spending time contemplating sins which God has already forgiven. Instead, I can say, I am forgiven, thank you Lord, please give me the grace to never again be distanced in any way from you.
W
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