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Washington Humidity
The heat and humidity of a Washington summer rarely surprise the locals, but despite knowing the discomfort will come, it still tests their strength. How does this reflect the challenges of spiritual life, and our reliance on the grace of God?
St. Francis de Sales and Don Bosco: Evangelizers
St. Francis de Sales lived two hundred years before Don Bosco but was admired tremendously by him. Why? Because of his zeal for souls! Don Bosco made De Sales’ motto his own – Da Mihi Animas Caetera Tolle – “Give me souls, take away the rest”…
He Gets Us
As we celebrate the feast day of our patron saint on January 24, I am reminded that so many men and women from around the Oblate world wholeheartedly understand St. Francs’ Spirituality. How can one student’s simple explanation of St. Francis’ spirituality, inspire us to carry out Francis’ teachings?…
St. Francis de Sales and the Naming of the Visitation Order
When he established his congregation, St. Francis de Sales envisioned a community of women not bound by the austerities of the more rigorous religious orders of the day. ..
Answering the Call…
When God wants to get your attention about something, He keeps showing up! This National Nurses Week, Susan Susan shares her journey of listening to the Lord's call…