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“In prayer one must hold fast and never let go, because the one who gives up loses all. If it seems that no one is listening to you, then cry out even louder. If you are driven out of one door, go back in by the other.”

Quote by Jane Frances de Chantal

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Jane Frances de Chantal
Jane Frances de Chantal

Saint Jane Frances de Chantal, born on January 23, 1572, and died on December 13, 1641, was a French Catholic saint known for her piety and contributions to the Church. She came from a noble family in France and showed a deep interest in religion from a young age. Her marriage was not a happy one, and after several spiritual crises, she left her family in 1604 to lead a religious life. more

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