📚 St. Jane Frances de Chantal

St. Jane Frances de Chantal was a French widow who devoted her life to prayer, charity, and the spiritual formation of women. After the death of her husband, she founded the Order of the Visitation of Holy Mary with St. Francis de Sales, emphasizing humility, gentleness, and devotion to God even for those unable to endure severe austerities. She guided countless souls in holiness through her letters and counsel, fostering a spirit of peace, patience, and trust in God. Her life demonstrates that sanctity can flourish in ordinary circumstances when rooted in love and obedience to God.

Lived: January 28, 1572 – December 13, 1641 | Feast Day: December 12 | Canonized: July 16, 1767, by Pope Clement XIII
Patronage: Widows, married women, and those facing family difficulties

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