Friends of Fransalian Wing
ST. FRANCIS DE SALES
St. Francis de Sales was born in the Savoy region of France on August 21, 1567.
Although encouraged by his father to become a lawyer, he entered the priesthood, convincing his family that the ministry was his true calling. Saint Francis's words, "Be patient with everyone, but above all with yourself. Do not be disheartened by your imperfections, but always rise up with fresh courage," held true throughout his life. He was a very patient and deliberate man and undoubtedly lived a life of great virtue and holiness.
St. Francis was filled with love for God and for the people who surrounded him.
He dedicated his time to the spiritual direction of laypeople, a practice that was extremely unusual at that time, and served people until he passed away on December 28, 1622.
He is the patron saint of adult education, the deaf, and journalists. He gained a great reputation as a writer, preacher, and debater. He is the official patron for authors and journalists. He is also the patron of the deaf, having developed a method for teaching catechism to young deaf individuals. In 1923, Pope Pius XI named him the patron saint of writers. St. Francis de Sales is still commemorated on January 24th, celebrated as the Feast Day of St. Francis de Sales.
-Ann Mary Patrick
IX D
St. Francis de Sales was born in the Savoy region of France on August 21, 1567.Although encouraged by his father to become a lawyer, he entered the priesthood, convincing his family that the ministry was his true calling. Saint Francis's words, "Be patient with everyone, but above all with yourself. Do not be disheartened by your imperfections, but always rise up with fresh courage," held true throughout his life. He was a very patient and deliberate man and undoubtedly lived a life of great virtue and holiness.
St. Francis was filled with love for God and for the people who surrounded him.
He dedicated his time to the spiritual direction of laypeople, a practice that was extremely unusual at that time, and served people until he passed away on December 28, 1622.
He is the patron saint of adult education, the deaf, and journalists. He gained a great reputation as a writer, preacher, and debater. He is the official patron for authors and journalists. He is also the patron of the deaf, having developed a method for teaching catechism to young deaf individuals. In 1923, Pope Pius XI named him the patron saint of writers. St. Francis de Sales is still commemorated on January 24th, celebrated as the Feast Day of St. Francis de Sales.
-Ann Mary Patrick
IX D
“Be Who You Are…”
St. Francis de Sales once said, "Be who you are and be that well." His quote resonates with wisdom and conveys an untold truth in a world that pressures us to be perfect and conform to societal expectations. It serves as a reminder of the importance of staying true to ourselves, embracing our talents, and accepting our weaknesses. This quote inspires us to live an authentic life.
The first part of the quote, "Be who you are," emphasizes that it is not our responsibility to meet the impossible standards set by the world. Instead, it encourages us to recognize our strengths, values, talents, flaws, and imperfections.
It urges us to accept the qualities that make us unique. When we remain true to ourselves, we radiate our true essence.
The second part of the quote, "and be that well," goes beyond self-acceptance. It motivates us to nurture and develop everything that makes us unique. We should strive to be the best version of ourselves in all our endeavors by cultivating and enhancing all our qualities to the fullest. By dedicating ourselves to becoming the best version, we unlock our full potential and offer the world the best of what we can be.
As human beings, we often experience insecurity and engage in comparisons with others. We may perceive ourselves as inferior in comparison to the world around us. This quote reminds us that, regardless of how much better others may appear, staying true to ourselves and excelling in that authenticity is what truly matters.
Prioritizing our own genuineness and well-being brings a sense of fulfillment and inner peace. It enables us to find joy in the journey rather than fixating solely on the destination.
We were each created uniquely and distinctly, and we must never forget that.
-By Lakkshana A. Justin K. Reji and
Pradyuth Ravi Kumar
IX A
St. Francis de Sales once said, "Be who you are and be that well." His quote resonates with wisdom and conveys an untold truth in a world that pressures us to be perfect and conform to societal expectations. It serves as a reminder of the importance of staying true to ourselves, embracing our talents, and accepting our weaknesses. This quote inspires us to live an authentic life.
The first part of the quote, "Be who you are," emphasizes that it is not our responsibility to meet the impossible standards set by the world. Instead, it encourages us to recognize our strengths, values, talents, flaws, and imperfections.
It urges us to accept the qualities that make us unique. When we remain true to ourselves, we radiate our true essence.
The second part of the quote, "and be that well," goes beyond self-acceptance. It motivates us to nurture and develop everything that makes us unique. We should strive to be the best version of ourselves in all our endeavors by cultivating and enhancing all our qualities to the fullest. By dedicating ourselves to becoming the best version, we unlock our full potential and offer the world the best of what we can be.
As human beings, we often experience insecurity and engage in comparisons with others. We may perceive ourselves as inferior in comparison to the world around us. This quote reminds us that, regardless of how much better others may appear, staying true to ourselves and excelling in that authenticity is what truly matters.
Prioritizing our own genuineness and well-being brings a sense of fulfillment and inner peace. It enables us to find joy in the journey rather than fixating solely on the destination.
We were each created uniquely and distinctly, and we must never forget that.
-By Lakkshana A. Justin K. Reji and
Pradyuth Ravi Kumar
IX A