Let us then try to delve a little deeper into the mystery of Jesus’ birth, “in the company” of St Francis de Sales, thus uniting the two commemorations. And may we all go down this path of love, which is so beautiful. In fact, this is what he wrote in his Treatise on the Love of God he wrote: “In Holy Church, everything pertains to love, lives in love, is done for love and comes from love” (Italian original from: Ed. The title is Everything pertains to love, taking up a characteristic expression of the Saint Francis de Sales.
In this regard, today I am pleased to announce that the Apostolic Letter commemorating this anniversary is being published today. And since today – today – marks the fourth centenary of the death of St Francis de Sales, Bishop and Doctor of the Church, we can take a cue from some of his thoughts. The liturgical season invites us to pause and reflect on the mystery of Christmas. Christmas with St Francis de Salesĭear brothers and sisters, good morning and again, Merry Christmas!
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