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We see clearly within the struggles of the desert fathers how difficult it can be to avoid extremes in thought and action. We see in them those filled with desire for God and striving for purity of heart; maintaining watchfulness and fostering a hatred of sin. Yet, how is one form and develop a sensitive conscience and awareness of the power of our own appetites and desires as human beings, concern with demonic provocation, and yet to hold on to a true view of the beauty of creation and the dignity of the human person? As fully invested as the desert fathers were, and as psychologically and spiritually astute as they could be, this was no small task. We find in their language at times a tendency to project their fear of sin or temptation onto others. This can be uniquely the struggle of religious people; rather than humbly acknowledging the truth within our own hearts and the power of our own desires we will blame temptation upon others – on the things they say or do. Saint Philip Neri once said: “Man is often the carpenter of his own crosses”. We do not like to acknowledge the truth of that fact; that we are the source of our own temptation or that it arises out of our own imagination and memory. Despite this, however, they did see very clearly that the Evil One can use every pretext to provoke a person into sin. The devil can appear as an angel of light, and the desert fathers would have us never forget this. Even that which is good - those bonds of love and familial affection, nostalgia for those relationships that have been so powerful - all of these things, the evil one will work on to distract us or pull us in a particular direction. One might argue, somewhat convincingly, that such a concern is extreme or neurotic. In this we do not want to defend the indefensible. However, we want to understand the changeableness of the human heart and mind, its fickleness and treachery. Demonic provocation can turn the mind and the heart toward things that we never imagined we would ever consider or do. May God have mercy on us and guide us. --- Text of chat during the group: 00:19:49 Wayne: page  again 00:20:09 Myles Davidson: Pg 230 L 4 00:20:30 Wayne: thnx 00:28:58 Anthony: This actually makes a lot of sense if we consider pagan myth. Monks strove to be like the descriptions of angels. But that desire to be "heavenly" can be perverted if we let the pagan myths distort our minds of the heavenly since sex was so often part of myth: like the relationship of Uranos and Gaiea, or the Olympians. We need a right view of God and creation and created things if we will truly strive to the true God. 00:52:05 Anthony: I saw it. Very good.  Also has scenes of temptation to love a woman who was attracted to him when they were young. 00:57:34 Catherine Opie: Being a new convert and coming from a non Catholic, mostly atheist family, and having a friend base who are not Christian I can relate in a small way how that might feel. I have had both friends and family become vitriolic over my change in belief. It can be challenging because I am no longer their ally in viewpoint. 01:03:01 Ashton L: I'd say a lot of people get fanatic and someone with genuine zeal confused 01:04:11 Anthony: Honest, not being a fanatic is a serious concern because some kinds of fundamentalism and truly nuts and malformed.  I don't want to be that guy.  I don't want to blow out of proportion stories of demons or private visions.  Then you're almost a solupsist, and insufferable. 01:07:29 Kate : There are a number of Western saints, men and women, who were great friends.  For example, Sts. John of the Cross and Teresa of Avila, Sts. Francis and Clare, Sts. Francis de Sales and Jane Frances de Chantal, among others.  I wonder if you could comment on how to understand these great spiritual friendships in light of these writings. 01:08:02 Forrest Cavalier: Reacted to "There are a number o..." with

Full Text of ReadingsMemorial of Saint Francis de Sales, Bishop and Doctor of the Church Lectionary: 315The Saint of the day is Saint Francis de SalesSaint Francis de Sales' Story Francis was destined by his father to be a lawyer so that the young man could eventually take his elder's place as a senator from the province of Savoy in France. For this reason Francis was sent to Padua to study law. After receiving his doctorate, he returned home and, in due time, told his parents he wished to enter the priesthood. His father strongly opposed Francis in this, and only after much patient persuasiveness on the part of the gentle Francis did his father finally consent. Francis was ordained and elected provost of the Diocese of Geneva, then a center for the Calvinists. Francis set out to convert them, especially in the district of Chablais. By preaching and distributing the little pamphlets he wrote to explain true Catholic doctrine, he had remarkable success. At 35, he became bishop of Geneva. While administering his diocese he continued to preach, hear confessions, and catechize the children. His gentle character was a great asset in winning souls. He practiced his own axiom, “A spoonful of honey attracts more flies than a barrelful of vinegar.” Besides his two well-known books, the Introduction to the Devout Life and A Treatise on the Love of God, he wrote many pamphlets and carried on a vast correspondence. For his writings, he has been named patron of the Catholic Press. His writings, filled with his characteristic gentle spirit, are addressed to lay people. He wants to make them understand that they too are called to be saints. As he wrote in The Introduction to the Devout Life: “It is an error, or rather a heresy, to say devotion is incompatible with the life of a soldier, a tradesman, a prince, or a married woman…. It has happened that many have lost perfection in the desert who had preserved it in the world.” In spite of his busy and comparatively short life, he had time to collaborate with another saint, Jane Frances de Chantal, in the work of establishing the Sisters of the Visitation. These women were to practice the virtues exemplified in Mary's visit to Elizabeth: humility, piety, and mutual charity. They at first engaged to a limited degree in works of mercy for the poor and the sick. Today, while some communities conduct schools, others live a strictly contemplative life. Reflection Francis de Sales took seriously the words of Christ, “Learn of me for I am meek and humble of heart.” As he said himself, it took him 20 years to conquer his quick temper, but no one ever suspected he had such a problem, so overflowing with good nature and kindness was his usual manner of acting. His perennial meekness and sunny disposition won for him the title of “Gentleman Saint.” Saint Francis de Sales is the Patron Saint of: AuthorsDeafnessJournalistsWriters Click here for more on Francis de Sales! Saint of the Day, Copyright Franciscan Media

Friday of the Second Week in Ordinary Time Memorial of St. Francis de Sales, 1567-1622; studied law in Padua, and then entered formation for priesthood; after his ordination, he was elected provost of the Diocese of Geneva, then a center for Calvinists; through his preaching and distribution of pamphlets explaining true Catholic doctrine, he was quite successful; at 35, he became bishop of Geneva, continuing to preach, hear confessions, and catechize the children; he collaborated with St. Jane Frances de Chantal, in the work of establishing the Sisters of the Visitation; he is the patron of the Catholic press Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 1/24/25 Gospel: Mark 3:13-19

Father Rob Kroll joins Patrick to discuss St. Jane Frances and St. Francis De Sales (2:05) Who was Saint Francis De Sales? (12:37) What made Saint Francis de Sales so persuasive? (20:53) who was Saint Jane de Chantal? (26:59) Break Betty - St Francis and St. Jane.  Daughters of St Francis de Sales have been established along with a branch of Salesian Missionaries.  Together the two are the association of St. Francis de Sales.  I live in Northern Michigan.  3 consecrated without vows.  Another in formation.  I am consecrated without vows. What are the little virtues of the Silesians? (41:46) Nicole - St Jane Francis is my patron saint.  I was praying the Rosary and read something about St. Francis de Sales.  I immediately think of St. Jane.  I'm just praying to her today.  Turn on Relevant Radio and I hear you and I hear you talking about them! (47:41) Connie - Want to comment on one time when St. Francis de Sales helped converts on the teaching on purgatory. How do you talk with someone about the Introduction to the Devout life? Resources Introduction to the Devout Life https://ascensionpress.com/products/introduction-to-the-devout-life?srsltid=AfmBOopElV0XLJcK7GzWG62T6grrCgAY_L4yzN9RLoIZEbgn5PCPk4uP The Catholic Controversy: A Defense of the Faith https://tanbooks.com/products/books/the-catholic-controversy-a-defense-of-the-faith/?srsltid=AfmBOoq2YCtNdIeKoMH1kAaDWLmLIUayUf3HjwA-Tv3bEw5_Yo1h9Ei_

Fr. James (Jimmy) Morgan, Parochial Vicar at St. Jane Frances de Chantal Catholic Church in Bethesda, MD, sits down with Clark and Laura for this episode of The Simpleton Podcast. Also in this episode: • Fr. Jimmy's connection to ASH • Historical Critical Method • Priest Formation • Mediocre Priests, Parish politics, and committees • Deadheads, Phish, and live football — You can also find the audio version of the podcast almost anywhere you stream podcasts (Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and more). Just search "The Simpleton Podcast", or go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://anchor.fm/simpletonpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. The Simpleton Podcast is also on YouTube, Rumble and Odysee: YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8yxkdpR6KBo&list=PL6J5x7lptOXsnTAQRah4MhOOZwuttVNtb⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Rumble: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://rumble.com/user/asimplehouseU⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Odysee: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://odysee.com/@asimplehouseU⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ — Send us feedback! Email: asimplehouse@gmail.com A Simple House is a Catholic ministry that serves project and Section 8 neighborhoods in southeast Washington, DC and Kansas City, MO. Missionaries strive to meet the material and spiritual needs of the poor while living a simple religious life. Each missionary attends daily Mass, says morning and evening prayer from the Catholic Church's Liturgy of the Hours, and makes time for personal prayer and scripture study. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.asimplehouse.org/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn more about A Simple House and The Simpleton Podcast. YouTube - A Simple House: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@asimplehouse.catholic⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube - A Simple House U (home of The Simpleton Podcast): ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@ASimpleHouse_U⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: @asimplehouse | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/@asimplehouse⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: @asimplehouse.catholic | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/asimplehouse.catholic⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ — Thank you to Kelly Franzen & Ben Friedman from Totus Media for editing and producing The Simpleton Podcast. Totus Media is a media production company based out of Central Iowa. Totus Media is an Iowa digital media production company, social media management firm, wedding videography business, and digital marketing agency. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.totusmedia.co/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn more. — #catholic #podcast #religion

In prayer, more is accomplished by listening than talking. Here we consider how this principle, the importance of prayer, played a central role in the life of St. Jane Frances de Chantal, founder of the Visitandines.

⁠44 ⁠The kingdom of heaven is like unto a treasure hidden in a field. Which a man having found, hid it, and for joy thereof goeth, and selleth all that he hath, and buyeth that field.Simile est regnum caelorum thesauro abscondito in agro : quem qui invenit homo, abscondit, et prae gaudio illius vadit, et vendit universa quae habet, et emit agrum illum. ⁠ 45 ⁠Again the kingdom of heaven is like to a merchant seeking good pearls.Iterum simile est regnum caelorum homini negotiatori, quaerenti bonas margaritas. ⁠ 46 ⁠Who when he had found one pearl of great price, went his way, and sold all that he had, and bought it.Inventa autem una pretiosa margarita, abiit, et vendidit omnia quae habuit, et emit eam. ⁠ 47 ⁠Again the kingdom of heaven is like to a net cast into the sea, and gathering together of all kind of fishes.Iterum simile est regnum caelorum sagenae missae in mare, et ex omni genere piscium congreganti. ⁠ 48 ⁠Which, when it was filled, they drew out, and sitting by the shore, they chose out the good into vessels, but the bad they cast forth.Quam, cum impleta esset, educentes, et secus littus sedentes, elegerunt bonis in vasa, malos autem foras miserunt. ⁠ 49 ⁠So shall it be at the end of the world. The angels shall go out, and shall separate the wicked from among the just.Sic erit in consummatione saeculi : exibunt angeli, et separabunt malos de medio justorum, ⁠ 50 ⁠And shall cast them into the furnace of fire: there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.et mittent eos in caminum ignis : ibi erit fletus, et stridor dentium. ⁠ 51 ⁠Have ye understood all these things? They say to him: Yes.Intellexistis haec omnia? Dicunt ei : Etiam. ⁠ 52 ⁠He said unto them: Therefore every scribe instructed in the kingdom of heaven, is like to a man that is a householder, who bringeth forth out of his treasure new things and old.Ait illis : Ideo omnis scriba doctus in regno caelorum, similis est homini patrifamilias, qui profert de thesauro suo nova et vetera. Born at Dijon, Jane Frances was a bright example as daughter, spouse, mother and widow. She founded the Order of the Visitation, guided by Saint Frances de Sales. She died at Moulins A.D. 1641.

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Full Text of ReadingsMonday of the Nineteenth Week in Ordinary Time Lectionary: 413The Saint of the day is Saint Jane Frances de ChantalSaint Jane Frances de Chantal’s Story Jane Frances was wife, mother, nun, and founder of a religious community. Her mother died when she was 18 months old, and her father, head of parliament at Dijon, France, became the main influence on her education. Jane developed into a woman of beauty and refinement, lively and cheerful in temperament. At 21, she married Baron de Chantal, by whom she had six children, three of whom died in infancy. At her castle, she restored the custom of daily Mass, and was seriously engaged in various charitable works. Jane's husband was killed after seven years of marriage, and she sank into deep dejection for four months at her family home. Her father-in-law threatened to disinherit her children if she did not return to his home. He was then 75, vain, fierce, and extravagant. Jane Frances managed to remain cheerful in spite of him and his insolent housekeeper. When she was 32, Jane met Saint Francis de Sales who became her spiritual director, softening some of the severities imposed by her former director. She wanted to become a nun but he persuaded her to defer this decision. She took a vow to remain unmarried and to obey her director. After three years, Francis told Jane of his plan to found an institute of women that would be a haven for those whose health, age, or other considerations barred them from entering the already established communities. There would be no cloister, and they would be free to undertake spiritual and corporal works of mercy. They were primarily intended to exemplify the virtues of Mary at the Visitation—hence their name the Visitation nuns—humility and meekness. The usual opposition to women in active ministry arose and Francis de Sales was obliged to make it a cloistered community following the Rule of Saint Augustine. Francis wrote his famous Treatise on the Love of God for them. The congregation consisting of three women began when Jane Frances was 45. She underwent great sufferings: Francis de Sales died; her son was killed; a plague ravaged France; her daughter-in-law and son-in-law died. She encouraged the local authorities to make great efforts for the victims of the plague, and she put all her convent's resources at the disposal of the sick. During a part of her religious life, Jane Frances had to undergo great trials of the spirit—interior anguish, darkness, and spiritual dryness. She died while on a visitation of convents of the community. Reflection It may strike some as unusual that a saint should be subject to spiritual dryness, darkness, interior anguish. We tend to think that such things are the usual condition of “ordinary” sinful people. Some of our lack of spiritual liveliness may indeed be our fault. But the life of faith is still one that is lived in trust, and sometimes the darkness is so great that trust is pressed to its limit. Saint Jane Frances de Chantal is a Patron Saint of: MothersWidowsWives Saint of the Day, Copyright Franciscan Media

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Today is the feast of Jane Frances de Chantal a woman who founded the Visitation Order of Sisters. God's faithfulness is so great that even if we failed Him, He would not fail us. Let us humble ourselves before God.

Monday of the 19th Week in Ordinary Time Optional Memorial of St. Jane Frances de Chantal, 1572-1641; married to--and then widowed from--Baron de Chantal, by whom she had six children, three of whom died in infancy; after her husband's death, Jane sank into deep dejection; she met St. Francis de Sales, who became her spiritual director; he told Jane of his plan to found an institute of women that would be a haven for those whose health, age, or other considerations barred them from entering the already established communities; the Visitation nuns began with three women when Jane was 45; when plague ravaged France, she put all her convent's resources at the disposal of the sick Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 8/12/24 Gospel: Matthew 17:22-27

Ezekiel 1:2-5, 24-28 (Ezekiel's vision of the glory of the Lord) Philippians 4:4-9 (If there is anything you need, pray for it)

Friends of the Rosary, August is the month dedicated to the Immaculate Heart of Mary. It's also the month of the Assumption of the Blessed Mother, when at the close of her earthly life, she was taken up, body and soul, into the glory of heaven. This solemnity falls on August 15th. In the upcoming weeks, we honor beloved saints, including St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross, St. Maximilian Kolbe, St. Dominic, St. Bartholomew, St. Augustine, St. Monica, St. Clare, St. Rose of Lima, St. Pius X, and St. Lawrence. We add on August 5, Our Lady of Snow — la Virgen Blanca, and here will remember María Blanca, founder of the Rosary Network— and on August 22, Queenship of Mary. Feasts for August 1. Alphonsus Liguori2. Eusebius of Vercelli; Peter Julian Eymard4. EIGHTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME5. Dedication of St. Mary Major6. Transfiguration, Feast7. Sixtus II and companions; Cajetan8. Dominic9. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross10. St. Lawrence11. NINETEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME12. Jane Frances de Chantal13. Pontian and Hippolytus14. Maximilian Kolbe15. ASSUMPTION OF MARY, Solemnity16. Stephen of Hungary18. TWENTIETH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME19. John Eudes20. Bernard21. Pius X, Memorial22. Queenship of Mary23. Rose of Lima24. Bartholomew, Apostle25. TWENTY-FIRST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME27. Monica, Memorial28. Augustine, Memorial29. Passion of John the Baptist Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You!St. Alphonsus de Liguori, Pray for Us! Come, Holy Spirit, come! To Jesus through Mary! + Mikel Amigot | RosaryNetwork.com, New York • ⁠August 2, 2024, Today's Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Welcome to Mysteries to Die For.I am TG Wolff and am here with Jack, my piano player and producer. This is a podcast where we combine storytelling with original music to put you in the heart of a mystery. All stories are structured to challenge you to beat the detective to the solution. These are arrangements, which means instead of word-for-word readings, you get a performance meant to be heard. Jack and I perform these live, front to back, no breaks, no fakes, no retakes.This is Season 7, Games People Play. For Episode 12, Tarot Cards is the featured game. This is A Tarotfying End by TG WolffDELIBERATIONVictoria Harris did not jump from the bell tower. But who helped her? Mystic and his talented squad are collecting the evidence and checking alibis as we speak. In whose direction should Mystic focus his considerable talents? Here are the suspects in the order we met them:• Angela Harris, Victoria's older half-sister who wanted to sell their father's valuable estate• Grace Anderson, Victoria's boss who was making her professional life hell• Keisha Brown aka Darling, Victoria's ex who still wanted to make it workHere are the clues that have been revealed:• Victoria Harris was confronted by someone in St. Jane Frances church. She apparently hid in the confessional, taking off her shoes, and ended up in the bell tower, four stories above the square.• A physical altercation took place and Victoria Harris was thrown from the bell tower. Victoria's torn fingernails and an earring were found in the tower.• When found, Victoria had the chain and charm in her hand that she had given to Cici Baptiste on their anniversary. She had lipstick smeared on her cheek that matched the lipstick used to draw on the mirror in Cici's apartment. She also had three tarot cards tucked in her bra.• Angela Harris acknowledged arguing with her sister over their father's estate. She was home alone at the time of death with no witnesses. She had a cut on her hand sustained while making guacamole for the date who no-showed. No other cuts or scratches were noticed.• Grace Anderson acknowledged arguing with Victoria over the deal they were working on. Grace was in Bonbanni and went to see Victoria at the club. She does not have an alibi for the time her husband when to get the car, shortly before ten. No cuts or scratches were noticed.• Keisha “Darling” Brown was a singer and personal trainer who was convinced she and Victoria were getting back together. She had cut her arm sustained the night before loading her gear. Her clothes and scarf did not provide the opportunity to see additional injuries. Who would you arrest for this dirty deed done in a holy place?PRINT & E-BOOKSCheck out our print and e-books. The companion book for Seasons 4, 5 and 6 are available in e-book and trade paperback from online retailers. This season's book is being released in two parts. Part one, with 12 stories, released in March 2024 – the last story in it is the one you heard today. Part two releases in September. Buy one for you and one for a mystery lover you love. The dimes and quarters from books sales do support the podcast and keep Jack in sunglasses that hold his hair back.Season Anthologies on AmazonABOUT TG WolffLike you, I'm not one thing. I'm a writer, an engineer, a wife, and a mother. What is first on the list depends on the day. Beyond the title I claim, I'm a person who loves learning and thoroughly enjoys a good puzzle, is creative and gets bored easily. I hold a BS in Civil Engineering from Case Western Reserve University and an MS in Civil...

Full Text of ReadingsMemorial of Saint Francis de Sales, Bishop and Doctor of the Church Lectionary: 319The Saint of the day is Saint Francis de SalesSaint Francis de Sales' Story Francis was destined by his father to be a lawyer so that the young man could eventually take his elder's place as a senator from the province of Savoy in France. For this reason Francis was sent to Padua to study law. After receiving his doctorate, he returned home and, in due time, told his parents he wished to enter the priesthood. His father strongly opposed Francis in this, and only after much patient persuasiveness on the part of the gentle Francis did his father finally consent. Francis was ordained and elected provost of the Diocese of Geneva, then a center for the Calvinists. Francis set out to convert them, especially in the district of Chablais. By preaching and distributing the little pamphlets he wrote to explain true Catholic doctrine, he had remarkable success. At 35, he became bishop of Geneva. While administering his diocese he continued to preach, hear confessions, and catechize the children. His gentle character was a great asset in winning souls. He practiced his own axiom, “A spoonful of honey attracts more flies than a barrelful of vinegar.” Besides his two well-known books, the Introduction to the Devout Life and A Treatise on the Love of God, he wrote many pamphlets and carried on a vast correspondence. For his writings, he has been named patron of the Catholic Press. His writings, filled with his characteristic gentle spirit, are addressed to lay people. He wants to make them understand that they too are called to be saints. As he wrote in The Introduction to the Devout Life: “It is an error, or rather a heresy, to say devotion is incompatible with the life of a soldier, a tradesman, a prince, or a married woman…. It has happened that many have lost perfection in the desert who had preserved it in the world.” In spite of his busy and comparatively short life, he had time to collaborate with another saint, Jane Frances de Chantal, in the work of establishing the Sisters of the Visitation. These women were to practice the virtues exemplified in Mary's visit to Elizabeth: humility, piety, and mutual charity. They at first engaged to a limited degree in works of mercy for the poor and the sick. Today, while some communities conduct schools, others live a strictly contemplative life. Reflection Francis de Sales took seriously the words of Christ, “Learn of me for I am meek and humble of heart.” As he said himself, it took him 20 years to conquer his quick temper, but no one ever suspected he had such a problem, so overflowing with good nature and kindness was his usual manner of acting. His perennial meekness and sunny disposition won for him the title of “Gentleman Saint.” Saint Francis de Sales is the Patron Saint of: AuthorsDeafnessJournalistsWriters Click here for more on Francis de Sales! Saint of the Day, Copyright Franciscan Media

Wednesday of the Third Week in Ordinary Time Memorial of St. Francis de Sales, 1567-1622; studied for law, but was ordained a priest and elected provost of the Diocese of Geneva, then a center for the Calvinists, whom Francis attempted--with considerable success--to convert; he preached and distributed little pamphlets explaining true Catholic doctrine; he became bishop of Geneva at 35, still preaching, hearing confessions, and catechizing children; wrote "Introduction to the Devout Life" and "A Treatise on the Love of God"; assisted St. Jane Frances de Chantal in establishing the Sisters of the Visitation Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 1/24/24 Gospel: Mark 4:1-20

Holiness Through Suffering Jane Frances de Chantel experienced much suffering throughout her life, from the grief of losing her husband to challenges to both her mental and physical health. Micole Amalu highlights for us how this holy woman's struggles show us the hand of God in our weakness.Today's guest podcaster Micole Amalu. Micole is the founder and director for The Face of Mercy, an organization dedicated to mental health education and advocacy within the Catholic Church. This mission brings together her own struggles with mental illness, an educational background in psychology, and her passion for helping the Church live out Christ's mission better! One of her favorite parts of this work is sharing stories of saints who lived with mental illness, because all of us are capable of holiness.CONNECT + FOLLOW Micole at:www.thefaceofmercy.orgInstagram: @thefaceofmercy @mercyandmiserypodcastfacebook.com/thefaceofmercy/podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mercyandmiseryThe Face of Mercy has recently launched a podcast, Mercy and Misery! Micole and Catholic psychologist Mairead chat about the intersection of faith and mental health. READ more on today's podcast on our website: https://www.littlewithgreatlove.com/saint-jane-frances-de-chantal/Today's podcast is sponsored by: Christina Brown, Certified Catholic Life Coach, speaker, and podcast co-host of the Thanks Mom podcast. Follow on all social media platforms + visit her website: www.christinambrown.com Schedule a FREE consultation call + use code “SLACKER15” for 15% off any booked coaching or speaking engagements!Follow Little With Great Love on Facebook & InstagramSUBSCRIBE: YouTube ChannelApple PodcastSpotify PodcastGoogle PodcastPodtailSpecial thanks to slacker co-host, Jeff Sanchez; and musician Rev. Dr. Martin Lohrmann.

The three priests are joined by Sr. Mary Jane Frances of the Sisters of the Immaculate Heart of Mary of Wichita to chat about her vocation story as well as the great impact the IHM Sisters have had on each of them.

August 12th, 2023 - On the feast of St. Jane Frances de Chantal, patron saint of parents separated from their children.

The kingdom of heaven is like unto a treasure hidden in a field. Which a man having found, hid it, and for joy thereof goeth, and selleth all that he hath, and buyeth that field.Simile est regnum caelorum thesauro abscondito in agro : quem qui invenit homo, abscondit, et prae gaudio illius vadit, et vendit universa quae habet, et emit agrum illum.  45 Again the kingdom of heaven is like to a merchant seeking good pearls.Iterum simile est regnum caelorum homini negotiatori, quaerenti bonas margaritas.  46 Who when he had found one pearl of great price, went his way, and sold all that he had, and bought it.Inventa autem una pretiosa margarita, abiit, et vendidit omnia quae habuit, et emit eam.  47 Again the kingdom of heaven is like to a net cast into the sea, and gathering together of all kind of fishes.Iterum simile est regnum caelorum sagenae missae in mare, et ex omni genere piscium congreganti.  48 Which, when it was filled, they drew out, and sitting by the shore, they chose out the good into vessels, but the bad they cast forth.Quam, cum impleta esset, educentes, et secus littus sedentes, elegerunt bonis in vasa, malos autem foras miserunt.  49 So shall it be at the end of the world. The angels shall go out, and shall separate the wicked from among the just.Sic erit in consummatione saeculi : exibunt angeli, et separabunt malos de medio justorum,  50 And shall cast them into the furnace of fire: there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.et mittent eos in caminum ignis : ibi erit fletus, et stridor dentium.  51 Have ye understood all these things? They say to him: Yes.Intellexistis haec omnia? Dicunt ei : Etiam.  52 He said unto them: Therefore every scribe instructed in the kingdom of heaven, is like to a man that is a householder, who bringeth forth out of his treasure new things and old.Ait illis : Ideo omnis scriba doctus in regno caelorum, similis est homini patrifamilias, qui profert de thesauro suo nova et vetera.

Welcome to SEASON 3! To claim your free gift, leave a review on Apple Podcasts, screenshot it and send it to me at nikki@curlynikki.com!  ********************** Just like when you put on your noise cancelling headphones,  there's that moment where it seals out the outsides noises... right now you've been sealed off from the inside noise.  Thoughts can't touch Here.  Only the Silent One can.  Only the Silent One is.  It's always speaking, but now you're Listening.  The way you listen after you say 'hey siri' or 'alexa' or 'mercedes'... You know how you listen after you say that? To see if she heard? This Silence is the way you know God heard.  God hears.   This Silence is your Treasure, and then it beomes your treasure (in maya)-- you see it as health,  you experience it as wealth, you experience it as a GoOD life, becuse you've embodied the GoOD state.  The state that sees the 7000 things, but knows The One, feels The One, hears The One. Whenever you find youreself over thinking today, noisy inside,  bring both hands up to your ears as if you're putting on your thought-cancelling headphones,  put them on.  And God will put You on.  I Love You I Am You nik  ******************************* "In prayer, more is accomplished by listening than by talking." -Jane Frances de Chantal "Silence is an instrument that achieves all ends." - Unknown "Wish they made thought-canceling headphones." -@ginnyhogan_ "The word of God is illAllahu. Recite this exalted word. It will be the treasure of your life. Recite this word with focus, Make it grow and see what happens. Learn it and understand it with wisdom. It will be good medicine for your life. It will be the beauty of your life, That beauty that will lead you to your Lord." - Bawa Muhaiyaddeen, Questions of Life-Answers of Wisdom, Volume One, p. 295 "Inner peace begins the moment you pause, take a deep breath, and choose not to allow another person or event to overwhelm your thoughts. You are not what happened to you. You are what you choose to become in this moment. Let go, breathe, and begin again."-@Marcandangel via @Moonomens "Rumi began his 70000 lines of poems with the word "Listen." -@orchidrumi Join us on Patreon to support the show, and tune into and participate in live video Q&As with me!  Support the show Beginning Aug 7, 2023 - 'GoOD Mornings with CurlyNikki' will begin hosting ads before and after earlier (not new) episodes. 

Full Text of ReadingsSaturday of the Eighteenth Week in Ordinary Time Lectionary: 412All podcast readings are produced by the USCCB and are from the Catholic Lectionary, based on the New American Bible and approved for use in the United States _______________________________________The Saint of the day is Saint Jane Frances de ChantalSaint Jane Frances de Chantal’s Story Jane Frances was wife, mother, nun, and founder of a religious community. Her mother died when she was 18 months old, and her father, head of parliament at Dijon, France, became the main influence on her education. Jane developed into a woman of beauty and refinement, lively and cheerful in temperament. At 21, she married Baron de Chantal, by whom she had six children, three of whom died in infancy. At her castle, she restored the custom of daily Mass, and was seriously engaged in various charitable works. Jane's husband was killed after seven years of marriage, and she sank into deep dejection for four months at her family home. Her father-in-law threatened to disinherit her children if she did not return to his home. He was then 75, vain, fierce, and extravagant. Jane Frances managed to remain cheerful in spite of him and his insolent housekeeper. When she was 32, Jane met Saint Francis de Sales who became her spiritual director, softening some of the severities imposed by her former director. She wanted to become a nun but he persuaded her to defer this decision. She took a vow to remain unmarried and to obey her director. After three years, Francis told Jane of his plan to found an institute of women that would be a haven for those whose health, age, or other considerations barred them from entering the already established communities. There would be no cloister, and they would be free to undertake spiritual and corporal works of mercy. They were primarily intended to exemplify the virtues of Mary at the Visitation—hence their name the Visitation nuns—humility and meekness. The usual opposition to women in active ministry arose and Francis de Sales was obliged to make it a cloistered community following the Rule of Saint Augustine. Francis wrote his famous Treatise on the Love of God for them. The congregation consisting of three women began when Jane Frances was 45. She underwent great sufferings: Francis de Sales died; her son was killed; a plague ravaged France; her daughter-in-law and son-in-law died. She encouraged the local authorities to make great efforts for the victims of the plague, and she put all her convent's resources at the disposal of the sick. During a part of her religious life, Jane Frances had to undergo great trials of the spirit—interior anguish, darkness, and spiritual dryness. She died while on a visitation of convents of the community. Reflection It may strike some as unusual that a saint should be subject to spiritual dryness, darkness, interior anguish. We tend to think that such things are the usual condition of “ordinary” sinful people. Some of our lack of spiritual liveliness may indeed be our fault. But the life of faith is still one that is lived in trust, and sometimes the darkness is so great that trust is pressed to its limit. Saint Jane Frances de Chantal is a Patron Saint of: MothersWidowsWives Saint of the Day, Copyright Franciscan Media

Saturday of the 18th Week in Ordinary Time Optional Memorial of St. Jane Frances de Chantal, 1572-1641; after being widowed, she fell into depression at her family home; at the age of 32, she met St. Francis de Sales, who became her spiritual director; with him, she helped to found an order which would exemplify the virtues of Mary at the Visition--hence, their name, the Visitation Nuns; Jane Frances underwent great spiritual trials, and died while on a visit to convents of the community Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 8/12/23 Gospel: Matthew 17:14-20

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In the face of soaring property prices and an ongoing housing crisis, the conversation around property affordability has expanded beyond first home buyers and now encompasses the rental sphere. Despite interest rates on the rise, property prices continue to climb, leaving many wondering how long this upward trend will persist. The root of the issue lies in the scarcity of supply, with listings at an all-time low and little indication of improvement. While supply on the rental side poses an even greater challenge, requiring years of rectification and substantial investment, the consequences for dual income families struggling to secure housing are dire. It seems that the housing crises have outgrown the capacity of governments to handle alone. Is Australia's property market, which has been deemed "too big to fail," possibly too big to fix? In this thought-provoking episode, we delve into a discussion with Evan Thornley, CEO of LongView, and Jane-Frances Kelly, Head of Strategy & Insights at Longview, who have dedicated considerable time, energy, and resources to understanding the underlying causes of Australia's housing woes. Longview, in collaboration with Pexa, recently released a series of three housing affordability Whitepapers, with the third installment offering potential solutions to the identified housing crises. Tune in as we explore the innovative thinking and fresh perspectives brought forth by Evan Thornley and Jane-Frances Kelly as they shed light on the complexities of Australia's property market and the urgent need for collaborative efforts among all stakeholders, including governments, community housing providers, and the private sector. Join us as we uncover the proposed solutions that could help alleviate the housing challenges faced by individuals and families across the nation. Can a breakthrough be found amidst this housing turmoil? Discover the insights, ideas, and potential solutions that could shape the future of Australia's property landscape. Episode Highlights: 00:00 - Welcome 08:34 - Rhetoric surrounds individual landlords, both pro and con. 13:45 - What are some solutions for the overall market? 20:36 - What lending-level changes would make this model more attractive? 26:04 - How does the $2.1 trillion invested in residential property unlock more investment? 30:00 - Why don't we have existing residential property funds like this? 36:43 - How do you identify properties with high land content and values? 41:18 - Medium rise is the cheapest housing form. 46:55 - What are your thoughts on the power of the labor market? 50:40 - Investors hinder first-time homebuyers' opportunities. 55:57 - What's happening in the home loan space? 1:02:14 - The importance of scalable, effective solutions. About Our Guest: Evan Thornley is a technology and social entrepreneur who, with 30 years of property investment experience in Australia and the US, has been dedicated to finding solutions for Australia's housing problems for the past seven years. Starting from the ground up, he built a firm focused on acquiring and managing investment-grade residential properties, which has since evolved into LongView—a recognised industry leader in residential property buying and management. LongView is at the forefront of pioneering the development of a funds management industry in the existing dwelling asset class. With his extensive experience, Evan brings a wealth of knowledge to address the intricate challenges within Australia's housing landscape. As Head of Strategy and Insights at LongView, Jane-Frances Kelly leads the data and analytics function, transforming extensive historical property data into actionable insights for clients. With a background at the Boston Consulting Group and experience in public policy work for notable figures including Prime Minister Blair and indigenous leader Noel Pearson, Jane-Frances brings a wealth of expertise. She holds a first-class honours degree in English language and literature from Oxford University, an MBA from Wharton, and a Masters of Public Policy from Princeton University, showcasing her diverse academic accomplishments. 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Full Text of ReadingsMemorial of Saint Francis de Sales, Bishop and Doctor of the Church Lectionary: 318The Saint of the day is Saint Francis de SalesSaint Francis de Sales' Story Francis was destined by his father to be a lawyer so that the young man could eventually take his elder's place as a senator from the province of Savoy in France. For this reason Francis was sent to Padua to study law. After receiving his doctorate, he returned home and, in due time, told his parents he wished to enter the priesthood. His father strongly opposed Francis in this, and only after much patient persuasiveness on the part of the gentle Francis did his father finally consent. Francis was ordained and elected provost of the Diocese of Geneva, then a center for the Calvinists. Francis set out to convert them, especially in the district of Chablais. By preaching and distributing the little pamphlets he wrote to explain true Catholic doctrine, he had remarkable success. At 35, he became bishop of Geneva. While administering his diocese he continued to preach, hear confessions, and catechize the children. His gentle character was a great asset in winning souls. He practiced his own axiom, “A spoonful of honey attracts more flies than a barrelful of vinegar.” Besides his two well-known books, the Introduction to the Devout Life and A Treatise on the Love of God, he wrote many pamphlets and carried on a vast correspondence. For his writings, he has been named patron of the Catholic Press. His writings, filled with his characteristic gentle spirit, are addressed to lay people. He wants to make them understand that they too are called to be saints. As he wrote in The Introduction to the Devout Life: “It is an error, or rather a heresy, to say devotion is incompatible with the life of a soldier, a tradesman, a prince, or a married woman…. It has happened that many have lost perfection in the desert who had preserved it in the world.” In spite of his busy and comparatively short life, he had time to collaborate with another saint, Jane Frances de Chantal, in the work of establishing the Sisters of the Visitation. These women were to practice the virtues exemplified in Mary's visit to Elizabeth: humility, piety, and mutual charity. They at first engaged to a limited degree in works of mercy for the poor and the sick. Today, while some communities conduct schools, others live a strictly contemplative life. Reflection Francis de Sales took seriously the words of Christ, “Learn of me for I am meek and humble of heart.” As he said himself, it took him 20 years to conquer his quick temper, but no one ever suspected he had such a problem, so overflowing with good nature and kindness was his usual manner of acting. His perennial meekness and sunny disposition won for him the title of “Gentleman Saint.” Saint Francis de Sales is the Patron Saint of: AuthorsDeafnessJournalistsWriters Click here for more on Francis de Sales! Saint of the Day, Copyright Franciscan Media

Tuesday of the Third Week in Ordinary Time Memorial of St. Francis de Sales, 1567-1622; studied law at Padua, and later was ordained and elected provost of the Diocese of Geneva, then a center for the Calvinists, whom he worked to convert; became bishop of Geneva at 35; wrote "Introduction to the Devout Life" and "A Treatise on the Love of God"; worked with St. Jane Frances de Chantal to establish the Sisters of the Visitation Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 1/24/23 Gospel: Mark 3:31-35

Walking with the Saints | January 24 - Feast of St. Francis de Sales, Patron of Writers and Journalists Have you heard about the Gentle Saint? Most saints possess gentleness as a virtue, but there is one who seemed to exceed all the others, that is why Louise Stacpoole-Kenny, an author of the 19th and 20th centuries wrote a book about him entitled: THE GENTLE SAINT. Friends, our saint for today is St. Francis de Sales, a Frenchman who was born on August 21, 1567 in the Castle of Sales, to a noble family in Thorens, Savoy, France. His family expected nothing from him, as he was born two months premature, but God destined him to be a priest, a Bishop, and finally, a great saint. Francis‘ father sent him to the best school to prepare him to become a lawyer, so even at a young age, he enjoyed a privileged education under the Capuchin Fathers. In 1578, he went to study at the Jesuit's College de Clermont, and took up rhetoric and humanities. Being a nobleman, he was accompanied by a servant and a tutor. To please his father, he also took lessons in horse riding, dancing, and fencing. He was handsome, intelligent, tall, with blue-grey eyes, reserved and quiet. In 1586, after attending a theological discussion on predestination, he began to doubt his eternal salvation. This made him sick as he feared damnation in hell. After a few months, he visited a certain church and prayed to the Black Madonna, and consecrated himself to her. He decided to dedicate his life to God and made a vow of chastity. Soon his doubts vanished and he continued his studies. From College de Clermont, he enrolled at the University of Padua and studied law and theology. Meanwhile, Francis' father tried to find him a prestigious position in Savoy and a bride in the person of a beautiful and noble heiress, but Francis opposed his father's wishes and decided to become a priest. He shaved his lovely hair and when his father consented, Francis ceded to his brother the right of succession to his father's position as Lord of Sales. He was ordained in 1593. As a priest, he preached at the Cathedral of Annecy, in parish churches, and before Catholic confraternities. His sermons were simple and short. He avoided controversy and people loved to listen to his deep and rich voice. He was recommended at age twenty-seven to be named Grand Penitentiary of the diocese, one to whom people go to make Confession. In 1594, Fr. Francis was sent to Chamblais, where most people have become Calvinists, but he met many oppositions and had little success. In 1599, he was appointed co-adjutor Bishop of Geneva. In 1602 he was sent to Henry IV of France to negotiate the restoration of Catholic worship in Gex and he was successful. In 1602, the Bishop of Geneva died and he was consecrated Bishop of Geneva. However, he resided in Annecy because Geneva was then still controlled by the Calvinist. Due to his guidance, his diocese became famous throughout Europe as a model for efficiency in organization, devoted clergy, and well-instructed laity. He worked closely with the Capuchins that they made him an associate member of the Order, the highest honor given to a non-member. He was loved for his patience, kindness, and mildness. Francis was also the author of many books, the most famous of which is Introduction to the Devout Life. He was also co-founder of St. Jane Frances de Chantal of the Order of Visitation of Holy Mary. In December 1622, he was obliged to travel to Lyons with the Duke of Savoy. While there, he suffered a stroke and died on December 28. He was buried in the church of the Visitation Monastery in Annecy. He was beatified in 1616 and was canonized four years later. He was declared Doctor of the Church by Pope Pius IX in 1877. In 1923, Pope Pius XI proclaimed him patron of writers and journalists. He is named The “Gentle Saint” due to his kindness, patience, gentleness, and charity, characteristics not usually inherent to a guy.

October 16: Saint Margaret Mary Alacoque, Virgin1647–1690Optional Memorial; Liturgical Color: WhitePatron Saint of those with polio, devotees of the Sacred Heart, loss of parentsA cloistered nun's visions of the Sacred Heart impact the Church like a meteorToday's saint, in the eyes of the world, was nothing special. She grew up in a medium-sized town, never traveled, received a standard education, was not wealthy, had normal intelligence, and died at the age of forty-three. But she had visions. Powerful, thought-provoking, descriptive visions. If she were not a nun, people would probably have whispered that Margaret was eccentric and then politely ignored her. But Margaret's austere life as a cloistered nun buttressed her credibility. And when a holy Jesuit priest, Saint Claude de la Colombière, disseminated the content of her visions, it sparked broader interest, which eventually spread like wildfire around the globe. The innumerable cells in the body of Christ carried Margaret Mary's visions one to the other, until devotion to the Sacred Heart became so common as to be prototypically Catholic. But it was not always so. It was today's saint who made devotion to the Sacred Heart commonplace.Saint Margaret Mary grew up in a large, pious, middle-class family in France in the middle of its great century of Catholic revival. She was a daughter, so to speak, of Saints Francis de Sales and Jane Frances de Chantal. The latter founded the Order of the Visitation after being inspired by the life and writings of Francis de Sales. Margaret joined her local Visitandine convent in 1671 in Paray-le-Monial, just ten years after Jane had died. Margaret suffered from serious physical ailments and so was not outstanding for her practical service to the convent. But she was especially devout and dedicated to mental prayer.From her childhood she had experienced a closeness to Jesus Christ so unique that she thought everyone experienced it. In the convent Jesus visited her often, speaking to her as if they were old friends. And like an old friend, He opened His heart to her and told her things He told no one else. He said He was sad. He said He was disappointed in the laxity of so many of the faithful, especially the laxity of those consecrated to Him. And then one day He did something extraordinary—He showed Margaret His human heart, red as a ruby.These were not visions of the exalted, seated Christ as King of the Universe, nor of Jesus the High Priest consecrating the world to the Father surrounded by saints and angels. This was the humble, slightly sad and discouraged Jesus wondering where all His friends had gone: “I receive from the greater part only ingratitude, by their irreverence and sacrileges, and by the coldness and contempt they have for me in this sacrament of love….” It was all about the Blessed Sacrament. Jesus wanted more devotion to Him in the tabernacle, and He wanted it at specific times. He asked Margaret to come before Him for one hour at 11 p.m. every first Thursday of the month. He made promises to those who received Holy Communion on nine consecutive First Fridays. This was the seventeenth-century version of the twentieth-century Divine Mercy devotion.Saint Margaret Mary was not the first person, nor the first saint, to talk about the Sacred Heart. But she was the first dedicated ambassador of this message of mercy. And God used her effectively. As part of her canonization process, her tomb was opened in 1830 and she worked a miracle of healing. Images of the Sacred Heart were commonly enthroned in Catholic homes with its promises described in detail. In 1919 in Paris, an enormous Basilica on Montmartre was dedicated to the Sacred Heart. Saint Margaret Mary was canonized in 1920. Her body can be seen under an altar in the chapel dedicated to the Sacred Heart at Paray-le-Monial.Saint Margaret Mary Alacoque, your life of prayer and devotion to Jesus was that of a prolonged discussion with an intimate friend. Help us to dialogue with Jesus like you, knowing Him and loving Him in the hiddenness of the tabernacle.

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August 19: Saint John Eudes, Priest1601–1680Optional Memorial; Liturgical Color: WhitePatron Saint of the Diocese of Baie-Comeau, QuébecHis fine education led to a life of deep prayer and identity with JesusMany educated Catholics are familiar with the great Spanish saints of the 1500s: Saints Ignatius Loyola, Francis Xavier, John of the Cross, Teresa of Ávila, and many more. They are saints of the counter-reformation era but not counter-reformation saints. Due to the reforms of a visionary Spanish cardinal long before Father Luther went mad, there was no reformation in Spain that needed countering. This sixteenth-century, Spanish golden age has a counterpart in seventeenth-century France. France in the 1600s produced Saints Francis de Sales, Vincent de Paul, John de Brébeuf, Isaac Jogues, Margaret Mary Alacoque, Jane Frances de Chantal and today's saint, John Eudes, among many other men and women outstanding in holiness. The reforms of the Council of Trent were slow to be implemented in France, but their seeds eventually sprouted abundant spiritual, theological, and missionary fruit, including the founding of Québec, Canada, and Ville Marie de Montreal, a specifically Catholic settlement.John Eudes was born to pious but uneducated parents in a tiny town in Normandy just as the hot religious wars of the 1500s in France simmered to a boil. He was deeply impressed with his Jesuit teachers at a Catholic high school and began to think about religious life. As he fell under the holy sway of some of the great priests of his era, he decided to emulate their pattern of life. He was ordained a priest for a French version of the Oratory of Saint Philip Neri in 1625. Father John then became a tireless preacher of parish missions for many years. He preferred to preach in a town for at least six weeks in order to counter the widespread religious ignorance of the faithful. He desired of his hearers nothing less than a total change of life, a complete conversion. He used processions, works of theater, mimes, and whatever else he could think of to draw a congregation. Once in his presence, they learned the creed, the sacraments, an examination of conscience, the laws of morality, and all the fundamentals of the faith. Father Eudes preached Christ in full—a total God who demanded a total human response.Essential to Father Eudes' spirituality was a profound identity with the emotions and humanity of Jesus. He thought that the mysteries of the Word of God are forever unfolding, that there are always hidden depths of Scripture remaining to be discovered. The meaning of the Word of God, both written and in the flesh, will never be exhausted on earth. This means that Christ's divinity is accessed through his humanity but is never exhausted by his humanity. There is always more God to know and more God to love. This accords with Christian common sense. To assert that a passage of Scripture has been understood in its totality is to limit God's providence and to place one's own mind over God's. That Scripture does not contain error is not the sole proof of its perfection. Scripture is inspired not just for being error free but for what it will communicate, one day, in heaven. God, the Lord and Giver of Life in the Holy Spirit, is the primary author of Scripture, meaning divine truths await discovery, and, more subtly, will always await discovery.As a door of entry into the mystery of Christ and His Blessed Mother, Saint John Eudes tirelessly promoted a liturgical feast in honor of the Sacred Heart of Jesus and what he termed the “Holy” Heart of Mary. Saint John's Sacred Heart devotion was more theological, and less anatomical, than the similar devotion advocated by his contemporary, Saint Margaret Mary Alacoque. Christ's heart, for Saint John, was emblematic of His interiority, His hiddenness. It was a symbol of the heart of all mankind encased in the chest of God. John's devotion to the Sacred Heart led, inevitably, to a very high ideal of the Catholic priest as a man after the heart of Christ, a would-be saint who acts in the person of the one high priest, Jesus Christ. This “French school” of theology and spirituality was fresh thinking in the seventeenth century and put a dagger in the heart of any conception of the priest as a Church bureaucrat who merely performs rituals, for a certain price, to dispense God's grace.John suffered grievous calumnies and attacks from many in the Church when he left the Oratory to start his own Congregation of secular priests. His promotion of a feast to the Sacred Heart also incurred enemies who misunderstand his theology. The Congregation of Jesus and Mary, commonly known as the Eudists, is still active in parish missions and in teaching in several countries, though France's historic anti-Catholicism removed them from many of their prior apostolates. There is presently an active effort in the Holy See, spearheaded by French priests and bishops, to have Saint John Eudes declared a Doctor of the Church.Saint John Eudes, your deep identification with the person, emotions, and heart of Jesus Christ inspired all who heard and knew you. May your tireless pastoral efforts, life of prayer, preaching, and writing give powerful example to all priests, whose sacramental dignity you championed.

One sister asked what form this martyrdom took. The saint answered: "Yield yourself fully to God, and you will find out! Divine love takes its sword to the hidden recesses of our inmost soul and divides us from ourselves. I know one person whom love cut off from all that was dearest to her, just as completely and effectively as if a tyrant's blade had severed spirit from body." We realized that she was speaking of herself. When another sister asked how long the martyrdom would continue, the Saint replied: "From the moment when we commit ourselves unreservedly to God, until our last breath. I am speaking, of course, of great-souled individuals who keep nothing back for themselves, but instead are faithful in love. Our Lord does not intend this martyrdom for those who are weak in love and perseverance. Such people he lets continue on their mediocre way, so that they will not be lost to him; he never does violence to our free will." Finally, the saint was asked whether this martyrdom of love could be put on the same level as martyrdom of the body. She answered: "We should not worry about equality. I do think, however, that the martyrdom of love cannot be relegated to a second place, for love is as strong as death. For the martyrs of love suffer infinitely more in remaining in this life so as to serve God, than if they died a thousand times over in testimony to their faith and love and fidelity." The post “Love as strong as death” – St. Jane Frances de Chantal from the Office of the Readings appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.

Full Text of ReadingsFriday of the Nineteenth Week in Ordinary Time Lectionary: 417All podcast readings are produced by the USCCB and are from the Catholic Lectionary, based on the New American Bible and approved for use in the United States _______________________________________The Saint of the day is Saint Jane Frances de ChantalJane Frances was wife, mother, nun, and founder of a religious community. Her mother died when she was 18 months old, and her father, head of parliament at Dijon, France, became the main influence on her education. Jane developed into a woman of beauty and refinement, lively and cheerful in temperament. At 21, she married Baron de Chantal, by whom she had six children, three of whom died in infancy. At her castle, she restored the custom of daily Mass, and was seriously engaged in various charitable works. Jane's husband was killed after seven years of marriage, and she sank into deep dejection for four months at her family home. Her father-in-law threatened to disinherit her children if she did not return to his home. He was then 75, vain, fierce, and extravagant. Jane Frances managed to remain cheerful in spite of him and his insolent housekeeper. When she was 32, Jane met Saint Francis de Sales who became her spiritual director, softening some of the severities imposed by her former director. She wanted to become a nun but he persuaded her to defer this decision. She took a vow to remain unmarried and to obey her director. After three years, Francis told Jane of his plan to found an institute of women that would be a haven for those whose health, age, or other considerations barred them from entering the already established communities. There would be no cloister, and they would be free to undertake spiritual and corporal works of mercy. They were primarily intended to exemplify the virtues of Mary at the Visitation—hence their name the Visitation nuns—humility and meekness. The usual opposition to women in active ministry arose and Francis de Sales was obliged to make it a cloistered community following the Rule of Saint Augustine. Francis wrote his famous Treatise on the Love of God for them. The congregation consisting of three women began when Jane Frances was 45. She underwent great sufferings: Francis de Sales died; her son was killed; a plague ravaged France; her daughter-in-law and son-in-law died. She encouraged the local authorities to make great efforts for the victims of the plague, and she put all her convent's resources at the disposal of the sick. During a part of her religious life, Jane Frances had to undergo great trials of the spirit—interior anguish, darkness, and spiritual dryness. She died while on a visitation of convents of the community. Reflection It may strike some as unusual that a saint should be subject to spiritual dryness, darkness, interior anguish. We tend to think that such things are the usual condition of “ordinary” sinful people. Some of our lack of spiritual liveliness may indeed be our fault. But the life of faith is still one that is lived in trust, and sometimes the darkness is so great that trust is pressed to its limit. Saint Jane Frances de Chantal is a Patron Saint of: Mothers Widows Wives Saint of the Day, Copyright Franciscan Media

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Today in the United States we celebrate the feast of Jane Frances de Chantal. Saint Jane Frances de Chantal founded the order known as the Sisters of the Visitation of Holy Mary for women who were unable to join other orders for various reasons.

Friday of the 19th Week in Ordinary Time Optional Memorial of St. Jane Frances de Chantal, 1572-1641; married Baron de Chantal, by whom she had six children, three of whom died in infancy; widowed, and with the help of St. Francis de Sales, founded the Visitation order; encouraged local authorities to assist victims of the plague, and put all her convents resources at the disposal of the sick Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 8/12/22 Gospel: Matthew 19:3-12

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August 12: Saint Jane Frances de Chantal, Religious1572–1641Optional Memorial; Liturgical Color: WhitePatron Saint of widows and parents separated from their childrenAn aristocratic widow's grief is transformed into love of GodToday's saint was well born and acted like it. She was educated, refined, beautiful, witty, and wealthy. She married a baron, lived in his castle, and together they raised four children. But then tragedy struck like lightning. Her husband was killed in a hunting accident. Jane was a widow at just twenty-eight. She found it nearly impossible to forgive the man who had caused her husband's death. Grief and anger consumed her. But in 1604 she heard a homily that she needed to hear, from a wise, holy bishop who spoke with great erudition, passion, and eloquence. It was the great Saint Francis de Sales on one of his endless tours across Southern France. He was in Dijon, Jane's homeland, and she saw in him the embodiment of the spiritual guide whom God had promised her in a mysterious vision. The two bonded in a holy friendship not unknown among the saints and remained close until de Sales' death.Jane de Chantal wanted to become a nun, but Francis dissuaded her…for the time being. Once she had provided for her children and taken care of various practical matters, she was finally ready to uproot herself and move to Annecy, near Geneva, Switzerland, to start a Congregation of religious sisters. Her fourteen-year-old son was rightly perplexed at his mother's decision to leave him for God, even though Jane had arranged for the boy to be cared for by Jane's brother, a bishop. In one of history's most poignant, yet humorous, illustrations of Christ's commandment to leave father and mother and wife and children for Him, the boy dramatically blocked his mother's departure for the convent by lying on the floor across the threshold of the door. A priest in the room asked Jane if her son's tears would change her mind. “No,” Jane replied, “but still, I am a mother.” She cried, and then stepped over her son's supine body, and left. Moved? Yes, definitely. Deterred? No. Not in the least.Jane Frances de Chantal founded the Congregation of the Visitation in 1610. Its sisters were often women who had been unwelcome in other religious congregations due to illness, age, or the inability to live the strict life of penance and fasting required in most convents. The Visitation nuns' initial active apostolates were eventually curtailed in favor of a cloistered existence based on the traditional rule of Saint Augustine. Saints Francis and Jane prized two virtues in their nuns above all others: humility and gentleness. The Annecy Visitation Convent grew into a magnet for Catholic aristocrats, princes, and princesses attracted to Jane's practical savoir-faire, charm, gentility, and holiness.After the death of Saint Francis de Sales in 1622, Jane destroyed all of the correspondence they had exchanged over the years. They were truly co-founders of the Visitation order and spiritual twins. Incredibly, another spiritual giant, Saint Vincent de Paul, replaced Francis de Sales as Jane's spiritual director. Jane grew in holiness behind the walls of her cloister and developed a reputation as a saint, one which she rejected. After many physical and interior sufferings, she died a holy death, was beatified in 1751, and canonized in 1767. She was indeed rewarded by Christ a hundredfold for having cut ties with her family. There were eighty-six Visitation convents established by the time of Jane's death, and the Order continued to expand after she died. Visitation convents are still present in many countries throughout the world. Saint Jane Frances de Chantal is buried in a sumptuous golden tomb in the Visitandine church in Annecy, just a few feet from the tomb of her holy mentor, Saint Francis de Sales.Saint Jane Frances de Chantal, your commitment to God grew out of grief over your husband's untimely death. May we convert every sadness, loss, and trial in our lives toward the good, redirecting our hurts into an ever more intense love of God.

Ezekiel 16:59-63 (I will renew my covenant with you and you will learn that I am the Lord) Philippians 4:4-9 (If there is anything you need, pray for it)

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On "EWTN News Nightly" tonight: Weekend vandalism struck 3 houses of worship in Bethesda, Maryland near Washington DC. St. Jane Frances de Chantal Catholic Church suffered the worst damage from a fire believed to be arson in its sanctuary. Pastor at St. Jane Frances de Chantal, Fr. Samuel Giese, joins to tell us what happened over the weekend and his reaction when he found out. Meanwhile, the USCCB's Committee on Pro-Life Activities called it “deeply disturbing and tragic” that President Joe Biden is choosing “to promote and facilitate abortion in our country.” And lawmakers are back on Capitol Hill after the holiday break. However, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and Senator Richard Blumenthal have COVID, and Senator Leahy is out recovering from hip surgery. President Biden is looking into whether he has the authority to declare a public health emergency concerning abortion. Policy Director for the American Principles Project, Jon Schweppe, joins to tell us his thoughts on this so-called public health emergency. Finally this evening, Cardinal Christoph Schonborn joins Church leaders from Europe and around the world in accusing some German Catholics of using the Synodal Path to push a political agenda. EWTN Vatican Bureau Chief, Andreas Thonhauser, joins us from Austria to share what the cardinal said and why his criticisms could be important for the Church in Germany. Don't miss out on the latest news and analysis from a Catholic perspective. Get EWTN News Nightly delivered to your email: https://ewtn.com/enn

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Monday of the Third Week in Ordinary Time Memorial of St. Francis de Sales, 1567-1622; became provost and the bishop of Geneva, a center for Calvinists, whom Francis sought to convert, with much success; for his writings, he was named patron of the Catholic press; worked with St. Jane Frances de Chantal to establish the Sisters of the Visitation Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 1/24/22 Gospel: Mark 3:22-30

Maggie Verhiley and Tierney Vrdolyak are new postulants with the Sisters of Life. But before entering the convent, they sat down with Sofia to talk about the charism of life. What makes life sacred -- and how can we celebrate and uphold its dignity? What does spiritual motherhood have to do with it? And which mysteries of the life of the Blessed Virgin Mary show us the way forward? Our weekly challenge is a morning routine: make your bed as soon as you get up, offering this small act for a soul in need, and pray part of the Shema (Deut. 6:4-7). And our media recommendations are the books Interior Freedom by Fr. Jacques Philippe and the fiction of C.S. Lewis. We'd love to hear from you! Write to us at pilgrimsoulpodcast@gmail.com or find us on Instagram at @pilgrimsoulpodcast. You can also send letters to Maggie and Tierney at St. Jane Frances de Chantal Convent, 198 Hollywood Ave, Bronx, NY 10465. Other resources we mention: - Pope Saint John Paul II's speech in Toronto in 2002: www.vatican.va/content/john-paul-ii/en/homilies/2002/documents/hf_jp-ii_hom_20020728_xvii-wyd.html - Pope Saint John Paul II's encyclical Evangelium Vitae - Father Michael Gaitley's guide to consecration “33 Days to Morning Glory” - The Litany of Trust: sistersoflife.org/litany-of-trust - Let Love, a podcast by the Sisters of Life - Roberto Ferruzzi's painting “Madonna of the Streets” - Father John Duffy's poem “I Sing of a Maiden” Our theme music is Nich Lampson's “Dolphin Kicks.”

Father Rob walks us through the life and the works of St Jane Frances de Chantal and her friendship with St Francis de Sales.  Also we are trying to talk less and get to the point more!   Here is a link to the book on the concecration to Mary that we are starting Sept 8 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00DJDZMXK/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_17FVPYFD51KCY56DZ1V3

Want to change the world?  How do you know if you are called to marriage or religious life?  Fr. David Michael Moses joins Trending with Timmerie to talk about discernment and how to discern if someone is the right person to marry. Have you heard of St. Jane Frances de Chantal? This married saint teaches […]

Want to change the world?  How do you know if you are called to marriage or religious life?  Fr. David Michael Moses joins Trending with Timmerie to talk about discernment and how to discern if someone is the right person to marry. Have you heard of St. Jane Frances de Chantal? This married saint teaches […] All show notes at Discerning Marriage & St. Jane Frances de Chantal - This podcast produced by Relevant Radio

Fr. Roger J. Landry Sacred Heart Convent of the Sisters of Life, Manhattan Thursday of the 19th Week in Ordinary Time, Year I Memorial of St. Jane Frances de Chantal August 12, 2021 Josh 3:7-11.13-17, Ps 114, Mt 18:21-19:1   To listen to an audio recording of this homily, please click below:  https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/catholicpreaching/8.12.21_Homily_1.mp3   The following […] The post Paying Forward the Mercy We’ve Received, 19th Thursday (I), April 12, 2021 appeared first on Catholic Preaching.

Fr. Brian gives us a lesson on St. Jane Frances de Chantal and the martyrdom of love, Can you explain the anointing of the sick?, Can I be a "#Catholic #witch?", and more on today's Open Line Thursday with Fr. Brian Mullady. #EWTN #Apologetics #Catholicism #Christianity

Thursday of the 19th Week in Ordinary Time Optional Memorial of St. Jane Frances de Chantal, 1572-1641; widowed, she came under the spiritual guidance of St. Francis de Sales; Francis worked with her to found an order for those whose health, age, or other considerations barred them from entering other religious communities, the Visitation Nuns […]

Fr. Brian gives us a lesson on St. Jane Frances de Chantal and the martyrdom of love, Can you explain the anointing of the sick?, Can I be a "#Catholic #witch?", and more on today's Open Line Thursday with Fr. Brian Mullady. #EWTN #Apologetics #Catholicism #Christianity

Thursday of the 19th Week in Ordinary Time Optional Memorial of St. Jane Frances de Chantal, 1572-1641; widowed, she came under the spiritual guidance of St. Francis de Sales; Francis worked with her to found an order for those whose health, age, or other considerations barred them from entering other religious communities, the Visitation Nuns […] All show notes at Daybreak for August 12, 2021 - This podcast produced by Relevant Radio

One sister asked what form this martyrdom took. The saint answered: "Yield yourself fully to God, and you will find out! Divine love takes its sword to the hidden recesses of our inmost soul and divides us from ourselves. I know one person whom love cut off from all that was dearest to her, just as completely and effectively as if a tyrant's blade had severed spirit from body." We realized that she was speaking of herself. When another sister asked how long the martyrdom would continue, the Saint replied: "From the moment when we commit ourselves unreservedly to God, until our last breath. I am speaking, of course, of great-souled individuals who keep nothing back for themselves, but instead are faithful in love. Our Lord does not intend this martyrdom for those who are weak in love and perseverance. Such people he lets continue on their mediocre way, so that they will not be lost to him; he never does violence to our free will." Finally, the saint was asked whether this martyrdom of love could be put on the same level as martyrdom of the body. She answered: "We should not worry about equality. I do think, however, that the martyrdom of love cannot be relegated to a second place, for love is as strong as death. For the martyrs of love suffer infinitely more in remaining in this life so as to serve God, than if they died a thousand times over in testimony to their faith and love and fidelity." The post “Love as strong as death” – St. Jane Frances de Chantal from the Office of the Readings appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.

Full Text of ReadingsThursday of the Nineteenth Week in Ordinary Time Lectionary: 416All podcast readings are produced by the USCCB and are from the Catholic Lectionary, based on the New American Bible and approved for use in the United States _______________________________________The Saint of the day is Saint Jane Frances de ChantalJane Frances was wife, mother, nun, and founder of a religious community. Her mother died when she was 18 months old, and her father, head of parliament at Dijon, France, became the main influence on her education. Jane developed into a woman of beauty and refinement, lively and cheerful in temperament. At 21, she married Baron de Chantal, by whom she had six children, three of whom died in infancy. At her castle, she restored the custom of daily Mass, and was seriously engaged in various charitable works. Jane's husband was killed after seven years of marriage, and she sank into deep dejection for four months at her family home. Her father-in-law threatened to disinherit her children if she did not return to his home. He was then 75, vain, fierce, and extravagant. Jane Frances managed to remain cheerful in spite of him and his insolent housekeeper. When she was 32, Jane met Saint Francis de Sales who became her spiritual director, softening some of the severities imposed by her former director. She wanted to become a nun but he persuaded her to defer this decision. She took a vow to remain unmarried and to obey her director. After three years, Francis told Jane of his plan to found an institute of women that would be a haven for those whose health, age, or other considerations barred them from entering the already established communities. There would be no cloister, and they would be free to undertake spiritual and corporal works of mercy. They were primarily intended to exemplify the virtues of Mary at the Visitation—hence their name the Visitation nuns—humility and meekness. The usual opposition to women in active ministry arose and Francis de Sales was obliged to make it a cloistered community following the Rule of Saint Augustine. Francis wrote his famous Treatise on the Love of God for them. The congregation consisting of three women began when Jane Frances was 45. She underwent great sufferings: Francis de Sales died; her son was killed; a plague ravaged France; her daughter-in-law and son-in-law died. She encouraged the local authorities to make great efforts for the victims of the plague, and she put all her convent's resources at the disposal of the sick. During a part of her religious life, Jane Frances had to undergo great trials of the spirit—interior anguish, darkness, and spiritual dryness. She died while on a visitation of convents of the community. Reflection It may strike some as unusual that a saint should be subject to spiritual dryness, darkness, interior anguish. We tend to think that such things are the usual condition of “ordinary” sinful people. Some of our lack of spiritual liveliness may indeed be our fault. But the life of faith is still one that is lived in trust, and sometimes the darkness is so great that trust is pressed to its limit. Saint Jane Frances de Chantal is a Patron Saint of: Mothers Widows Wives Saint of the Day Copyright Franciscan Media

Thursday, August 12th, 2021

Happy Independence Day! It's Sunday, which means...It's recap time!  The theme this week on the One Minute Retirement Tip podcast was: Ask me anything! I answered your most burning questions about retirement.  I really enjoyed this week's podcast and answering your questions. I have to say though, it took me about 3-4x as long to digest, research, and respond to these questions. It was worth it in the end though, because I gained some insight into what you, my lovely and loyal listeners, are most concerned about as you enter the homestretch of your working years.  So thank you for the opportunity to address your questions what's weighing most on your mind right now.  Here are my favorite listener-submitted questions that I answered this week:  Should I sell my rental properties and use the money to pay off my primary home mortgage? How do I know if I have enough money to retire?  Should I Take The Early Retirement Option With My Pension? Does it make sense to allocate savings to the company stock in my 401(K)? How can I adequately prepare to care for my elderly parents? I also snuck in a bit of a diversion by replacing the actual names of the listeners for confidentiality with names with my favorite celebrities and historical figures. I just gave you the first names, did you guess who anyone was?  Let's see how you did. By the way, there was only one man in the mix...the rest were women...that's because I stayed with the gender of the submitters of the question, not because I'm biased toward the female population in case you're wondering why it's so lopsided.  Ok, so we had CS Lewis, my favorite author, Lucille Ball, my favorite TV star...by the way, fun fact...I was obsessed with I Love Lucy as a child. I've seen every episode at least 3 times, and her comedic genius is unmatched in my opinion. I am Catholic, so I included my 2 favorite female saints...St. Gianna Beretta Molla, an Italian physician and mother of 4 children, and Jane Frances de Chantal, a rather obscure saint who lived at the turn of the 17th century, was an excellent businesswoman and persevered through depression and many hardships, including the accidental death of her husband just after her 4th child was born. Lastly, we have Babe Didrikson. I dare you to name a better athlete than Babe. Her Wikipedia intro reads: She won two gold medals in track and field at the 1932 Summer Olympics, before turning to professional golf and winning 10 LPGA major championships. I mean, come on!  If you missed any of these episodes, you can find them on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts by searching for the “One Minute Retirement Tip with Ashley”.  Tomorrow, come on back, because we're starting a brand new theme: Critical Ages For Retirement Planning.  Thank you so much for listening this week! My name is Ashley Micciche and I hope you have a blessed Sunday. ---------- >>> Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2DI2LSP >>> Subscribe on Amazon Alexa: https://amzn.to/2xRKrCs >>> Visit the podcast page: https://truenorthra.com/podcast/  ---------- Tags: retirement, investing, money, finance, financial planning, retirement planning, saving money, personal finance

Fr. Peter talks about the simplicity of St. Jane Frances de Chantal who reminds us that simplicity and trusting the Lord in all aspects of life no matter the tragedy, helps us persevere..Support the show (http://stceciliachurch.org/donate)

Memorial of St. Jane Frances de ChantalWhen problems arise, how do you solve them? Jesus teaches us to go to the person and resolve it one on one. If that doesn't work then get others involved. We must encounter to other in vulnerability and trust in order for there to be forgiveness, reconciliation, and resolution. And this is all possible if only we bring Christ into the picture. Click here for today's readings.

O tireless worker for the Lord who when cut off from everything dearest to you gave yourself completely to God, you who have shown the way of the martyrdom of love, of dying entirely to self and serving our Savior in the sick and the poor, in whose guise He comes – pray our lives shall not wallow in mediocrity or sin; pray we shall have the same thirst for love as you, that by our love we may die and so overcome death to live forever in the presence of our Redeemer. Visit us this day in our weakness that our hearts, too, might be strong and our lives be laid down in the blood of the only Son.

O tireless worker for the Lord who when cut off from everything dearest to you gave yourself completely to God, you who have shown the way of the martyrdom of love, of dying entirely to self and serving our Savior in the sick and the poor, in whose guise He comes – pray our lives shall not wallow in mediocrity or sin; pray we shall have the same thirst for love as you, that by our love we may die and so overcome death to live forever in the presence of our Redeemer. Visit us this day in our weakness that our hearts, too, might be strong and our lives be laid down in the blood of the only Son.

There are an estimated 10 million Americans caring for one or more aging parents, in-laws and other family members.  These caregivers are beginning to look at technology as a way to keep their loved ones more independent, more safe and more engaged with family and friends.  Technology may hold a lot of promise for us as we age, but what is technology and how can we best use it with our aging family members and ourselves?  In this episode, Jane & Frances talk with Susan Adams, an engineer with a second career in gerontology, about these and other questions.   See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

August 12 St. Jane Frances de Chantal (1562-1641) Jane Frances was wife, mother, nun and founder of a religious community. Her mother died when Jane was 18 months old, and her father, head of parliament at Dijon, France, became the main influence on her education. She developed into a woman of beaut