Let curiosities alone. Read such matters as may rather move thee to compunction, than give thee occupation.
-Bk. I, ch. xx.
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A novice had brought her, by way of recreation, an entertaining book full of illustrations, but the Saint refused it, saying: "How could you think that such a book would interest me! I am too near eternity to be distracted with trifles."
-Novissima Verba.
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Adapted from Just For Today(©1943 Burns & Oates)
Nihil Obstat: Reginaldus Phillips, S.T.L.,Censor deputatus
Imprimatur: Edwardus Myers, Vic. Cap.
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