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Alphonsus\'s enduring works continue to show souls how to develop such friendship with God..
Through his inspiring words and instructive teaching, St.
He is not offended--on the contrary He is pleased--when you treat Him with that confidence, freedom, and tenderness with which a child treats its mother.
In God you possess the most exalted and supreme Lord, he wrote in his book How to Pray at All Times (1753), but also a Friend who loves you with the greatest possible love.
His eloquent sermons, wise teachings, and kindness as a confessor won many souls for Christ.
Alphonsus was filled with a Great zeal for souls.
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