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 humble ourselves,  and  never  to  glory  in  our efforts. — St. Vincent Ferrer.

We easily  lose  peace  of  mind,  because  we  make it depend,  not  on  the  testimony  of  a  good  conscience, but  on  the  judgment  of  men. — Bl. Bartholomew of  Martyrs.

You may  fast  regularly,  give  alms,  and  pray without ceasing,  but  as  long  as  you  hate  your brother, you  will  not  be  numbered  among  the children of  God. — Ven. Louis de  Blois.

He who  at  the  hour  of  death  finds  himself  protected by  St.  Joseph,  will  certainly  experience great consolation. — St. Teresa.

Take care  that  the  worldling  does  not  pursue with greater  zeal  and  anxiety  the  perishable goods of  this  world  than  you  do  the  eternal. — St. Ignatius.

We should  consider  our  departed  brethren  as living  members  of  Jesus  Christ,  animated  by  His grace, and  certain  of  participating  one  day  of His  glory. We should  therefore  love,  serve,  and assist them  as  far  as  is  in  our  power. — St. Vincent de Paul.