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He who would be a disciple of Jesus Christ must live in sufferings; for "The servant is not greater than the Master." — Ven. John Tauler.

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He who submits himself to God in all things is certain that whatever men say or do against him will always turn to his advantage. — St. Vincent de Paul.

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If he be blind who refuses to believe in the truths of the Catholic faith, how much blinder is he who believes, and yet lives as if he did not believe! — St. Alphonsus.

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There is no affliction, trial, or labor difficult to endure, when we consider the torments and sufferings which Our Lord Jesus Christ endured for us. — St. Teresa.

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Outside of God nothing is durable. We exchange life for death, health for sickness, honor for shame, riches for poverty. All things change and pass away. — St. Catherine of Siena.

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If you would keep yourself pure, shun dangerous occasions. Do not trust your own strength. In this matter we can not take too much precaution.— St. Alphonsus.