The humble man God protects and delivers: the humble He loves and comforts: to the humble He inclines Himself: to the humble He gives grace, and after he has been depressed, raises him to glory.
-Bk. II, ch. ii.
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Something had occurred which caused her pain, so in order to take her mind off the matter, she asked gently: "Would you read me some Saint's life? I need some food for my soul."
"Would you like the life of St Francis of Assisi? You would enjoy that, he speaks of flowers and birds."
"Not on that account," she replied gravely, "I want his example of humility."
-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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