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“Work hard every day at increasing your purity of heart, which consists in appraising things and weighing them in the balance of God's will.”

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Saint Francis de Sales
Saint Francis de Sales

Saint Francis de Sales, born on August 16, 1567, and died on December 28, 1622, was the Bishop of Geneva. Known for his profound theological knowledge and exceptional pastoral skills, he is hailed as the 'Saint of France'. During the Reformation period, he dedicated himself to reconciling Catholicism with Protestantism, and his writings have had a profound impact on subsequent generations. more

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