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Date – Thursday, August 24th 2023 – St. Jane Frances de Chantal

1. **St. Jane Frances de Chantal's Background:** St. Jane Frances de Chantal (1572-1641) was the widow of the Baron of Chantal and co-founder of the Order of the Visitation with St. Francis of Sales.

2. **Farewell to Family:** St. Jane prepared to leave her family to found the Convent. She knelt before her father-in-law and then her own father to ask for forgiveness, blessing, and protection for her son.

3. **Bittersweet Farewell:** Her father-in-law and father blessed her departure, saddened by her leaving but supportive of her calling.

4. **Son's Opposition:** Her 14-year-old son opposed her departure and clung to her, hoping to change her mind. Despite his plea, she remained resolute.

5. **Serenity in Sacrifice:** St. Jane's serenity was restored, and she affirmed her conviction that she would find God everywhere despite leaving her loved ones behind.

6. **Tragedy and Seriousness:** The scene of farewell reveals the gravity and solemnity of religious vocation during that time. The sacrifices and separation underscored the seriousness of the commitment.

7. **Significance of Religious Vocation:** St. Jane's actions reflected a profound understanding of the significance of religious life, family, and sacrifice for a higher purpose.

8. **Family as God's Desire:** She recognized the beauty of family life as desired by God and saw the glory in having children who become religious missionaries, apostles, and warriors.

9. **Catholic Spirit of Sacrifice:** St. Jane lived in an environment permeated with a Catholic spirit of sacrifice, which contributed to her deep faith and commitment.

10. **Profound Faith and Serenity:** St. Jane's profound spirit of faith and her willingness to sacrifice prepared her to love God deeply, exemplifying the kind of dedication and depth of spirit that is often lacking in modern times.

These notes provide a chronological account of St. Jane Frances de Chantal's departure from her family to found the Order of the Visitation, highlighting the profound seriousness, sacrifice, and faith that characterized her life and her understanding of religious vocation.

St. Jane Frances de Chantal, pray for us!

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