St. Francis de Sales Novena – Day 4: Universal Call to Holiness
Join in praying the St. Francis de Sales Novena to seek his intercession for writers, journalists, and spiritual direction.
Today's Focus: Universal Call to Holiness
On this fourth day of the St. Francis de Sales Novena, we pray for holiness in daily life, following St. Francis de Sales' teaching that everyone is called to holiness, regardless of their state in life.
Prayer for Day 4
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
O St. Francis de Sales, teacher of the universal call to holiness, you who taught that everyone is called to sanctity, regardless of their state in life, you are always ready to help us understand that holiness is possible for all.
Your wisdom showed that holiness is not reserved for religious alone.
Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit, as it was in the beginning is now and ever shall be, world without end.
Amen.
O St. Francis de Sales, help us understand our call to holiness! Teach us that holiness is possible in our daily lives, in our families, in our work, and in all our relationships. May we strive for sanctity in everything we do, knowing that God calls each of us to be saints.
St. Francis de Sales revolutionized the understanding of holiness by teaching that it is not reserved for religious or clergy alone. His famous book "Introduction to the Devout Life" was written specifically for lay people, showing them how to grow in holiness in their daily lives.
He believed that every Christian, regardless of their vocation or state in life, is called to holiness. Whether married, single, working, or retired, everyone can and should strive for sanctity in their own circumstances.
As we continue this novena, let us ask St. Francis de Sales to help us understand our own call to holiness. Let us ask him to show us how to grow in sanctity in our particular state in life.
Remember that holiness is not about doing extraordinary things, but about doing ordinary things with extraordinary love. St. Francis de Sales shows us how to be holy in our everyday lives.
How to Make an Excellent Novena
Trust in St. Francis de Sales
Trust completely in St. Francis de Sales' intercession and his ability to help you. Turn to him with confidence in every need, especially for writers and spiritual guidance.
Be Persistent
Pray this novena with persistence and faith. St. Francis de Sales will not fail to help those who turn to him with trust.
Be Specific
Present your specific needs and intentions to St. Francis de Sales. He wants to help you with the particular difficulties you face.
Be Grateful
Thank St. Francis de Sales for his intercession and for the graces you receive. Gratitude opens our hearts to receive more blessings.
Closing Prayer
O St. Francis de Sales, teacher of the universal call to holiness, help us understand that we are all called to be saints. May we strive for holiness in our daily lives, doing ordinary things with extraordinary love. Guide us to grow in sanctity in our particular state in life. Amen.
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