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| Santa Giovanna Francesca de Chantal, ora pro nobis |
The peak of our perfection lies in our wanting what God wishes us to be. ~ St. Jane Frances de Chantal*August 21st is the Feast of St. Jane Frances de Chantal (b. Dijon, 1572—d. Moulins, 1641), foundress and first Mother Superior of the Order of the Visitation of Holy Mary. Patron saint of the neglected and widows, she is also invoked by those who have trouble with their in-laws or grieving the loss of a parent. In celebration, I’m posting a prayer to St. Jane Frances de Chantal. The photo of the stained glass window was taken at Visitation Monastery (8902 Ridge Blvd.) in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn. Evviva Santa Giovanna Francesca de Chantal!
Prayer to St. Jane Frances de Chantal
Saint Jane, you forgave the man who accidently shot and killed your husband. Help me learn to forgive a particular person in my life who has caused me harm. You know how difficult it is to forgive. Help me to take the steps you took to welcome this person back into my life in an appropriate way. Amen
* Spiritual Light from St. Jane de Chantal, edited and arranged by Embraced by God at DeSales Resources and Ministries, Inc. Oblates of St. Francis de Sales. DeSales Resource Center, 2019, p. 25
