Untitled - Saints' Books

448 Appendix.
40. The saints try to be saints, and not merely to ap
pear to be saints.
41. We shall never reach any high degree of perfec
tion as long as we are not fond of prayer.
42. One must first be a reservoir to collect, and then
only can we be a canal to pour out.
43. Every attachment hinders us from belonging en
tirely to God.
44. The priest should not perceive anything but Jesus
Christ and the good pleasure of Jesus Christ.
45. In our actions that become conspicuous pride is
often hidden.
46. To offer one s self entirely to God is an .excellent
preparation for Communion.
47. When you walk in places that are inhabited keep
your eyes cast down; think that you are a priest, and
not a painter.