Thursday, January 10, 2008

Thoughts and Counsels - January 11

Why remain sad and idle? Why exhaust thy­self in the anguish of melancholy? Have courage, do violence to thyself; meditate on the pas­sion of Jesus Christ, and thou shalt overcome thy sorrow.

-Bl. Henry Suso
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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)

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