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“To lose ourselves in God is simply to give up our own will to Him. When a soul can truly say Lord I have no other will than Thine it is truly lost in God and united to Him.”

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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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