Day 5 St. Francis de Sales Novena – Discerning Hearts Podcast




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Summary: <br> Day 5<br> This poor life is only a journey to the happy life to come. We must not be angry with one another on the way, but rather we must march on as a band of brothers and sisters united in meekness, peace and love. I state absolutely and make no exception: do not be angry at all if that is possible. Do no accept any pretext whatever for opening your heart’s door to anger. Saint James tells us positively and without reservation,” … a man’s anger does not fulfill God’s justice.” [Jas 1:20] (INT. Part III, Ch. 8; O. III, p. 162)<br> O blessed Francis de Sales, who on earth did excel in a life of virtue,<br> especially in the love of God and neighbor,<br> I earnestly ask you to take me under your compassionate care and protection.<br> Obtain for me conversion of mind and heart.<br> Grant that all people,<br> especially (names of those whom you wish to include) may experience<br> the depth of God’s redeeming and healing love.<br> Teach me to fix my eyes on the things of heaven<br> even as I walk each day with my feet planted firmly on the earth.<br> Help me, through the practice of virtue and the pursuit of devotion,<br> to avoid anything that would otherwise cause me to stumble<br> in my attempt to follow Christ<br> and to be an instrument of the Holy Spirit.<br> Encouraged by your prayers and example,<br> help me to live fully my sacred dignity<br> with the hope of experiencing my sacred destiny:<br> eternal life with God.<br> Receive also this particular need or concern<br> that I now lift up in prayer. (mention your particular need).<br> O God, for the salvation of all,<br> you desired that St. Francis de Sales—<br> preacher, missionary, confessor, bishop and founder—<br> should befriend many long the road to salvation.<br> Mercifully grant that we,<br> infused with the humility and gentleness of his charity,<br> guided by his wisdom and sharing in his spirit<br> may experience eternal life.<br> We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.<br> St. Francis de Sales, pray for us.<br> <a href="https://www.discerninghearts.com/catholic-podcasts/prayersdevotionals/st-francis-de-sales-novena-mp3-audio-download-and-text/">For the complete 9 day St. Francis de Sales Novena visit here</a><br>  <br> <br>