"We ought to become holy in the state in which providence placed us, instead of making projects of goodness in the future; and we need the greatest faithfulness to God in the smallest things. That state of life to which God has called us, is safe for us if we fulfill all our duties therein. Accustom yourself to adore His holy will frequently, by humbly submitting your own to His orders and His providence.
"Let us do what we know He requires of us; and as soon as we know His will, let us not spare ourselves, but be very faithful to Him. Such faithfulness ought not merely to lead us to do great things for His service, but whatever our hands find to do and which belongs to our state of life. The smallest things become great when God requires them of us. They are small only in themselves. They are always great when they are done for God, and when they serve to unite us with Him eternally."
—Francois Fenelon, archbishop in France during the time of Louis XIV
"Let us do what we know He requires of us; and as soon as we know His will, let us not spare ourselves, but be very faithful to Him. Such faithfulness ought not merely to lead us to do great things for His service, but whatever our hands find to do and which belongs to our state of life. The smallest things become great when God requires them of us. They are small only in themselves. They are always great when they are done for God, and when they serve to unite us with Him eternally."
—Francois Fenelon, archbishop in France during the time of Louis XIV
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