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They rejoice, but with a gracious, charitable, and well-ordered joy: they love one another, but with a pure and holy love. Even those among them who are afflicted do not torment themselves greatly, nor lose aught of their inward peace. In a word, behold the eyes of the Saviour bringing ineffable consolations into their souls, and filling them with the desire to possess Him.
Source Introduction to the Devout Life, Chapter xviii (18), §2 · 📖 Read the full passage
✨ To meditate on today
According to Saint Francis de Sales, people who live close to God rejoice without excess, love one another with a pure love and keep their inner peace even in trials, for the Saviour’s gaze consoles them. This evening, look back over your day: where did you taste this peaceful joy, and to whom could you offer it tomorrow?
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