Since God often sends us inspirations by means of His angels, we should frequently return our aspirations to him by means of the same messengers.
Saint Francis De SalesRead
The greatest method of praying is to pray the Rosary.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote emphasizes the significance of the Rosary as a powerful form of prayer.
Saint Francis De Sales highlights the Rosary as one of the most effective methods of prayer, suggesting that its repetitive structure helps deepen one's meditation and connection with God. The act of praying the Rosary allows individuals to reflect on the life of Christ and the Virgin Mary, fostering spiritual growth and devotion.
Themes
PrayerRosaryDevotionSpiritualityFaith
In practice
Example use cases
During a retreat, one might say, 'As Saint Francis De Sales noted, the greatest method of praying is to pray the Rosary.'
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Be patient with everyone, but above all with yourself. I mean do not be disheartened by your imperfections, but always rise up with fresh courage
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Represent to yourself a dark city all burning and stinking with fire and brimstone. The damned are in the depth of hell within this woful city, where they suffer unspeakable torments in all their senses and members. Consider above all the eternity of their pains, which above all things makes hell intolerable.
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Lately I was near the beehives and some of the bees flew onto my face. I wanted to raise my hand, and brush them off. 'No,' said a peasant to me, 'do not be afraid, and do not touch them. They will not sting you at all, if you touch them they will bite you.' I trusted him; not one bit me. Trust me; do not fear these temptations. Do not touch them; they will not hurt you.
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There is no better means of attainment to the spiritual life Than by continually beginning again.
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