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Of patience

Rodriguez, The Practice of Perfection and Christian Virtues, 1929, p. 385

  1. I. Not to give any outward sign of impatience, but rather to show great tranquillity in word and action, and in the cast of my countenance, repressing all impulses and emotions to the contrary.
  2. II. Not to give place and entry into my heart for any perturbation, or resentment, or indignation, or sadness; much less any desire of revenge, though it be in a matter quite trifling.
  3. III. To take all events and occasions that occur as sent by the hand of God for my good and profit, in whatever manner or by whatever means or channel they come.
  4. IV. To go on exercising myself and bringing myself to act in this matter, first, by taking all things as they come with patience; secondly, with promptitude and readiness; thirdly, with delight and joy, as being the will of God.
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