Quote by St. Francis De Sales

If the heart wanders or is distracted, bring it back to the point quite gently and replace it tenderly in its Master's presence. And even if you did nothing during the whole of your hour but bring your heart back and place it again in Our Lord's presence, though it went away every time you brought it back, your hour would be very well employed.

If the heart wanders or is distracted, bring it back to the

Summary

This quote emphasizes the importance of maintaining focus and bringing one's thoughts back to a desired point or task. It suggests that even if one constantly gets distracted, as long as they make a continuous effort to refocus and return to the task at hand, it is considered a valuable use of time. The quote encourages gentle and tender approach towards redirecting one's mind and reconnecting with their higher power. It suggests that the act of bringing the heart back to its master's presence brings fulfillment and purpose to one's actions.

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By St. Francis De Sales

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