Bloom where you are planted!  Be what you are, be at its best!! To be nothing, if not human!!!    -SFS

Statement Call of the General Chapter Action Plan Memorare

Missionaries of St. Francis de Sales   18th ORDINARY GENERAL CHAPTER 19 May - 05 June 2007   Statement    Call of the General Chapter   Action Plan    Memorare           MEMORARE (Prayer dear to St Francis de Sales and Fr Peter Mary Mermier, our Founder)     Remember, O Most Gracious Virgin Mary That never was it known That anyone who fled to your protection Implored your help or sought your intercession Was left unaided. Inspired with this confidence I fly unto you, O Virgin of virgins, my Mother. To you I come Before you I stand, sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of the Word Incarnate, Despise not my petitions, But in your mercy hear and answer me. Amen.   R:   Mother of Compassion… All: Bless our Congregation with the spirit of your Son Jesus R:   St Francis de Sales… All: Teach us the ways of God’s love, gentleness, and zeal R:   Fr Peter Mary Mermier… All: Teach us the paths of missionary courage and daring.               Statement    Call of the General Chapter   Action Plan    Memorare