St. Francis de Sales is my saint for 2013. I've loved his words any time I've come across them, so I'm excited to learn more about him and perhaps read some of his works. Today is his feast day! And to honor him, here are a few favorite quotes...
(Psst! Do you want a saint for 2013? Check out the Saint's Name Generator, from Jennifer Fulwiler. Give us some comment love below with which saint you get--we'd love to hear about them!)
Do not fear what may happen tomorrow. The same loving Father who cares for you
today will care for you tomorrow and everyday. Either he will shield you from
suffering or He will give you unfailing strength to bear it. Be at peace then
and put aside all anxious
thoughts and imaginings.
Do not wish to be anything but what you are, and try to be that perfectly.
Be patient with everyone, but above all with thyself. Do not be disheartened by
your imperfections, but always rise up with fresh courage.
You learn to speak by speaking, to study by studying, to run by running, to work
by working; and just so you learn to love God and man by loving. Begin as a mere
apprentice and the very power of love will lead you on to become a master of the
art.
St. Francis de Sales, pray for us!
prayers for a blessed feast day. may st. francis de sales continue to intercede for you throughout the new year and beyond.
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I love Francis de Sales! My saint for the year is St. Katharine Drexel--looking forward to learning more about her.
ReplyDeleteI love St. Francis de Sales! As a writer he helps me with a lot of my work.
ReplyDeleteSt. Francis de Sales is my saint for 2013 also! Will be praying for you too in a special way this year!
ReplyDeleteI found this sight that has a quote a day from him. :)
http://www.oblates.org/dss/daily_with_desales/
To Jesus through Mary!
~Elise
Elise! Thank you! I'm going to use that site! :)
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