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Salesian Quotes for May

In despair about his salvation, in January 1587 Francis de Sales recited the Memorare before the Black Virgin in the church of Saint Etienne-des- Grès in Paris. At that moment he was completely delivered from his torment.


“It is well known that our Blessed Father [Francis de Sales] had a most perfect devotion to Our Lady and a tender love for her, accompanied by a true filial confidence in her.” – Deposition by Jane de Chantal listed in “Living Jesus,” 0574

“With a special love, give honor, reverence and respect to the holy and glorious Virgin Mary. …We are her little children, so let us with complete confidence throw ourselves in her arms… Let us ask earnestly for her motherly love.” Introduction to the Devout Life, Book 2, Chapter 16 (translation MSF)

“Imitate our Lady who kept carefully in her heart all the words spoken in praise of her child.” (Lk 2:19) Introduction to the Devout Life, Book 2, Chapter 17

“…Do whatever my Son tells you. [Jn2:5] If you then listen to her faithfully, you will hear in your heart those very words addressed to you: Do whatever my Son tells you. May God give us the grace to listen to her in this life and in the other. Amen.” (Sermon on Our Lady’s Immaculate Conception, Dec. 8, 1622)

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