... in this valley of tears we must expect much sorrow and little consolation.

- Jane Frances De Chantal

There is no danger if our prayer is without words or reflection because the good success of prayer depends neither on words nor on study. It depends …

- Jane Frances De Chantal

we must be as satisfied to be powerless, idle and still before God, and dried up and barren when He permits it, as to be full of life, enjoying His p…

- Jane Frances De Chantal

Suffering borne in the will quietly and patiently is a continual, very powerful prayer before God.

- Jane Frances De Chantal

Cordial love of the neighbor does not consist in feelings. This love flows not from a heart of flesh but from the heart of our will.

- Jane Frances De Chantal

When shall it be that we shall taste the sweetness of the Divine Will in all that happens to us, considering in everything only His good pleasure, by…

- Jane Frances De Chantal

In prayer, more is accomplished by listening than by talking.

- Jane Frances De Chantal

Must you continue to be your own cross? No matter which way God leads you, you change everything into bitterness by constantly brooding over everythi…

- Jane Frances De Chantal

With God there is no need for long speeches.

- Jane Frances De Chantal