Oh, Dearest Mother, Sweetest Virgin of Altagracia, our Patroness. You are our Advocate and to you we recommend our needs. You are our Teacher and like disciples we come to learn from the example of your holy life. You are our Mother, and like children, we come to offer you all of the love of our hearts. Receive, dearest Mother, our offerings and listen attentively to our supplications. Amen.



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Posted: Jan 24 2011 at 10:34am | IP Logged Quote MaryMary
Hello all,

I just love St. Francis de Sales whose feast it is today. I collected some of his quotes for my children to choose from for some copywork today and thought it might be nice to share it here as well...

Do not wish to be anything but what you are, and try to be that perfectly.

Never be in a hurry; do everything quietly and in a calm spirit. Do not lose your inner peace for anything whatsoever, even if your whole world seems upset.

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.

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.

We must be patient and little by little root out our bad inclinations, overcome our aversions and control our emotions. This life is truly a continual warfare, and there is no one who can say, "I am never tempted." Peace is reserved for Heaven, where the palm of victory awaits us; on earth there is a continual struggle between hope and fear. However, our hope must be strong, relying on the omnipotence of God, Who is always ready to help us. So never tire of fighting for your growth and perfection. (Letters 1173; O. XVII, pp. 160-161)

St. Francis de Sales, please pray for us!

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Posted: Jan 24 2011 at 1:50pm | IP Logged Quote stefoodie
A very nice collection, Mary! Thanks for sharing!

Here's one I've been reading over and over since morning, though more for us moms than the kids.

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Moreover, just as every sort of gem, cast in honey, becomes brighter and more sparkling, each according to its colour, so each person becomes more acceptable and fitting in his own vocation when he sets his vocation in the context of devotion. Through devotion your family cares become more peaceful, mutual love between husband and wife becomes more sincere, the service we owe to the prince becomes more faithful, and our work, no matter what it is, becomes more pleasant and agreeable.



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Oooh, Stef, I read that this morning on the iTouch at the orthodontist's office while waiting for dd 13 to have her upper braces put on. How cool is that!

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Posted: Jan 29 2011 at 6:51am | IP Logged Quote mamaslearning
MaryMary wrote:
Hello all,

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.



This is one that speaks to me right now. I'm learning so much about St. Francis de Sales, and I even named my homeschool after him!

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