Let us not lose courage.

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Finally, Philothea, amid all our dryness and barrenness, let us not lose courage. But, awaiting with patience the return of consolations, let us ever go on our way. Let us on that account neglect no exercise of piety; on the contrary, let us multiply, if possible, our good works; and, being able to offer our Spouse nothing better, let us offer Him our heart, dry as it is; this homage will be no less pleasing to Him, provided we are firmly resolved always to love Him.

Source Introduction to the Devout Life, Chapter xiv (100), §6 · 📖 Read the full passage

✨ To meditate on today

According to Saint Francis de Sales, who is addressing Philothea here (“the one who loves God”), times of “dryness”, when prayer no longer has any taste, are not a failure: we can offer Christ our heart just as it is, and it pleases Him just as much. Today, if a task or a relationship feels flavourless, carry it out carefully all the same, as a simple gift offered out of love.

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