“we must be as satisfied to be powerless, idle and still before God, and dried up and barren when He permits it, as to be full of life, enjoying His presence with ease and devotion. The whole matter of our union with God consists in being content either way.”
Quote by Jane Frances de Chantal
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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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