Reflection Starter from St. Francis de Sales

“Birds have nests in trees and stags have thickets where they can find shelter when the need arises. Deer know where to take cover, either to hid or to enjoy some cool shade during the summer. So also our hearts should each day choose some place, either on Mount Calvary or within Our Lord’s wounds, or in some other place near Him, as a retreat where they can retire at various times to refresh and restore themselves during their exterior occupations. There, as in a stronghold, they can defend themselves against temptation. Blessed will be the soul that can truly say to Our Lord, ‘You are my place of strength and my stronghold to give me safety, my roof against the rain, my shade against the heat.’ [cf. Psalm 46:1]” – Saint Francis de Sales