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8 lf the body is assailed by a thousand ailments, let the
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soul be always in the presence of God, whom all of us

(Letters 23) must turn to at every moment to renew our strength.

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lf we perform the work of God in silence without
relying on men or even ourselves, but full of trust in

(Letters 95) supernatural help, everything will turn out for the best.

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Any advice coming from human prudence is more a
hindrance than a help in the work of God. (Letters 76)

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Let us place no reliance on the influence of wealth, connections,
esteem, or worldly encouragement. (Letters 76)

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In all things let us proceed according to principles of faith,
with unlimited reliance on the help of Heaven and an
unwavering feeling of gratitude to the Lord, and to Him
alone, both in time of plenty and of scarcity. Let us be ever mindful
that sufficit diei malitia sua: today has troubles enough of its own.
(Letters 76)

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At the proper time we know this from experience our
difficulties disappear, the one who caused them has a
change of heart, and the work of God proceeds
surrounded by new favors. (Letters 253)

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Let us be glad that contradictions have not ceased and
that there is no lack of opponents to make us grow in

confidence in God. (Letters 253)
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The Lord is visiting us, but He will not reject our prayers
as we implore Him to deal with us in a fatherly way,