"As you have probably noticed lately, we have been making a big to-do about the release of an Apostolic Letter, Totum Amoris Est, issued by Pope Francis on the 400th anniversary of the death of Saint Francis de Sales. At this point, you might be asking yourself: 'Why are the Oblates so excited? Why are they making such a big deal about this?' I will provide you with an honest answer. While Francis de Sales is a highly quoted, beloved and a brilliant, yet relatable Doctor of the Church, he doesn't get the same kind of attention some of the other giants do, saints like Augustine, Thomas Aquinas and Francis of Assisi. Honestly, we are okay with that. Those are all great saints, ones that Francis de Sales himself happened to love but when our saint gets his moment, we seize it.
"We seize it because of our mission to share this spirituality and this moment provides us with a special opportunity to do just that. . . ."In a recent commentary, Father Michael Vannicola, OSFS, reflected on the importance of little acts of devotion and charity in transforming our lives and the world.
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De Sales Weekly: Salesian Reflection: Spreading Our Wings and Taking Flight: Lives of Surrender and Love (19 JAN 23)
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