Thursday, October 24, 2013

The Hour of Our Deliverance

'God is so good that He never ceases to work in our hearts to draw us out of ourselves, out of vain and perishable things, so that we can receive His grace...  When we feel urged to depart from a sin, to leave an imperfection, to correct a negligence, to grow in virtue,  to make rapid strides to the perfection of divine love, then the hour has come for us.

'Let us arise in haste, let us run to the divine Spouse, accept His grace, benefit by His inspiration.

'It is the hour of our deliverance.  Let us not delay; let us run....'

           St. Jane de Chantal   

Painting: George Frederick Watts, 1864
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6 comments:

  1. The Mad-Eyed MonkOctober 25, 2013 at 7:00 AM

    Yes vanity of vanities! To be "drawn out of ourselves, out of vain and perishable things" is such an ongoing struggle. So thankful for the grace of God and your posts!!

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  2. PattyOctober 26, 2013 at 8:50 AM

    A few years back, I had to teach our Little Flowers group about this saint. I wish I would have had that quote then for even the little girls could understand it. Thanks for sharing.

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    1. Nancy ShumanOctober 26, 2013 at 7:45 PM

      Thanks very much, Patty. I love St. Jane de Chantal!

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  3. Sue ElvisOctober 27, 2013 at 3:18 AM

    Nancy,

    'Let us arise in haste, let us run to the divine Spouse, accept His grace, benefit by His inspiration.

    I need to actually get up before I can start running. If only I could feel that sense of urgency...

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