Saint Jane Frances de Chantal,
Widow and Religious
1572-1641
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Jane Frances was the daughter of influential French politicians, affording her an array of suitors. Her marriage to the Baron de Chantel was founded on a deep devotion to the Faith and one another, and together they served the poor with incredible generosity. This idyllic life was shattered when the Baron suddenly died in a hunting accident. Jane struggled with forgiveness and widowhood for many long years, until God stirred her to deepen her faith. With the help of her spiritual director, Saint Francis de Sales, Jane founded the Visitation Order for women of any health or age. Saint Jane Frances de Chantal, pray for us! |
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Prayer of Abandonment -by St. Jane de Chantal
O sovereign goodness of the sovereign Providence of my God!
I abandon myself forever to Thy arms.
Whether gentle or severe,
lead me henceforth whither Thou wilt;
I will not regard the way through which Thou wilt have me pass,
but keep my eyes fixed upon Thee,
my God, who guidest me.
My soul finds no rest without the arms
and the bosom of this heavenly Providence,
my true Mother, my strength and my rampart.
Therefore I resolve with Thy Divine assistance,
0 my Saviour,
to follow Thy desires and Thy ordinances,
without regarding or examining why Thou dost this rather than that;
but I will blindly follow Thee
according to Thy Divine will,
without seeking my own inclinations.
Hence I am determined to leave all to Thee,
taking no part therein save by keeping myself in peace in Thy arms,
desiring nothing except as Thou incitest me to desire,
to will, to wish.
I offer Thee this desire, 0 my God,
beseeching Thee to bless it;
I undertake all it includes,
relying on Thy goodness,
liberality, and mercy,
with entire confidence in Thee,
distrust of myself,
and knowledge of my infinite misery and infirmity.
Amen!
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