Salesian Literature

Letters on:

Bearing Your Cross

 

1.  Love God crucified, even amid darkness

To Jane de Chantal, on bearing abjection, and even longing for it

Letter 359 to Jane de Chantal, August 6, 1606

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2.  Do not desire mortifications

To a woman striving too hard for perfection

Letter 513 to Madame de la Flechere, February 1609

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3.  Practise the mortifications that are given to you

To a woman, on serving God with gentleness and strength

Letter 404 to Madame Brulart, July 20, 1607

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4.  O good Cross, so loved by my Saviour

To a woman, on bearing the troubles of this life

Letter 562 to Madame de la Flechere, mid-December 1609

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5.  You only want to bear the crosses that you choose

To Jane de Chantal, on true resignation of spirit

Letter 240 to Jane de Chantal, November 21, 1604

 

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