A Day To Say "Yes"
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On Wednesday, March 25, we observe the Solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord.
On the morning of March 25, 1612, Francis de Sales penned a brief letter of regards, well-wishes and blessing to Jane de Chantal, http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/08282c.htm
on the occasion of this same solemnity.
His words (paraphrased) to her nearly 400 years ago may be of encouragement to us as well today.
" Although I have a great deal to do, how could I not send greetings to my very dear companions on the day of the happiest of all greetings?! I beg the glorious Virgin - hailed by an angel today - to ask on our behalf for some of the holy consolation bestowed on her. May God bless you and fill you with his graces; God be with us, my very dear friends...This morning, the feast of the Annunciation. We are indeed blessed by God and filled with God's graces: may we share God's graces by being a blessing in the lives of one another!"
(Rev) Michael S. Murray, OSFSDirector
De Sales Spirituality Center
"Practical Paths to Holiness"
www.oblates.org/spirituality
(And Also To You)
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