Search not curiously to know what shall befall thee, but rather study to inquire what is the will of God, well pleasing and perfect.
-Bk. I, ch. xxv.
This is what thou shouldst wish, that in life or death, God may be always glorified in thee.
-Bk. III, ch. xlix.
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Thou hast taught me, O God, from my youth: and till now I will declare Thy wonderful works, unto old age and grey hairs (Ps. lxx, 17).
What will old age be in my case? I see no reason why it should not be now, rather than later: two thousand years are no more in the sight of God than twenty years - or even a single day.
Do not think that I want to leave you, as though it were a greater privilege to die young; I only wish to please Our Lord. As He seems to be calling me out of this life, I cannot help rejoicing; for God has no need of anyone, least of all myself, to do good on earth.
-The Story of a Soul (L'Histoire d'une Âme)
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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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