A priest was once preaching on hope, and on the mercy of the good God. He reassured others, but he himself despaired. After the sermon, a young man presented himself, saying, Father, I am come to confess to you. The priest answered, I am willing to hear your confession. The other recounted his sins, after which he added, Father, I have done much evil; I am lost! What do you say, my friend! We must never despair. The young man rose, saying, Father, you wish me not to despair, and what do you do? This was a ray of light; the priest, all astonishment, drove away that thought of despair, became a religious and a great saint. . . The good God had sent him an angel under the form of a young man, to show him that we must never despair. ~ St. Jean Vianney
Posted on: Wed, 10 Sep 2014 14:42:13 +0000
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