Thoughts and Counsels - July 25

It is in vain that we cut off the branches of evil, if we leave intact the root, which continually pro­duces new ones.

-St. Gregory the Great.
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From Mary, Help of Christians
Part VI, Thoughts and Counsels of the Saints for Every Day of the Year
Compiled by Fr. Bonaventure Hammer, OFM (© 1909, Benziger Brothers)