tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9110741906553492698.post7222446638928680398..comments2024-03-25T14:51:10.818-04:00Comments on Ignatian Spirituality: Set the World Ablaze: Prayer: Francis de SalesJohn Predmore, S.J.http://www.blogger.com/profile/07780956487312753221noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9110741906553492698.post-62648985859130392632014-09-20T10:06:58.352-04:002014-09-20T10:06:58.352-04:00As a contemporary of Ignatius, each saint understo...As a contemporary of Ignatius, each saint understood the paralyzing effect of fear. Look at all the events each man went through in their pursuit of holiness. Persevere.<br />John Predmore, S.J.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07780956487312753221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9110741906553492698.post-17394185354521323282014-09-20T08:36:37.164-04:002014-09-20T08:36:37.164-04:00Jesus certainly recognized the human proclivity to...Jesus certainly recognized the human proclivity to fear as he repeated so often, "Be not afraid." Yes, fear paralyzes us and prevents us from doing great things. We must always remember what St. Francis de Sales wrote: "God will strengthen you and will give you the grace to persevere". This prayer is a great reminder of who we are.Lyndahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06336536082191736636noreply@blogger.com