Noblest, most profitable, sweetest...

O sing a new song to the Lord; sing to the Lord, all the earth.
In his presence are majesty and splendor, strength and honor
in his holy place. (Today's Entrance Antiphon, Cf. Ps 96: 1,6)

"The devotion to the Eucharist

is the most noble

because it has God as its object;

it is the most profitable for salvation,

because It gives us the Author of Grace;

it is the sweetest,

because the Lord is sweetness Itself."

St Pius X

Remembering..

St Francis de Sales

Bishop and Doctor of the Church
France ~ 1567-1622
Author of Introduction to the Devout Life (a must-read)
and A Treatise on the Love of God
Co-Founder of Sisters of the Visitation
Patron of authors, writers, deaf persons
a.k.a. the "Gentleman Saint"
(due to his patience and gentleness)
FEAST DAY - January 24

“Do not look forward in fear to the changes in life; rather, look to them with full hope that as they arise. God, whose very own you are, will lead you safely through all things; and when you cannot stand, God will carry you in His arms.  Do not fear what may happen tomorrow; the same understanding Father who cares for you today will take care of you then and every day.  He will either shield you from suffering or will give you unfailing strength to bear it.  Be at peace, and put aside all anxious thoughts and imaginations.”  ~ St Francis de Sales

Click here: St. Francis De Sales - YouTube (2 mins)
Click here: On Re-reading St. Francis de Sales - Crisis Magazine

St  Francis de Sales, pray for us!