Mercy and Faithfulness have met.
Justice and peace have kissed.
St Francis’ loving heart was set.
No part of compassion was missed.Whoever wants to preach effectively.
Must preach with love.
This is what St Francis said reflectively.
As peacefully as a rising dove.

I read these words at mass.
Suddenly everything seemed clear.
As gentle as soothing waving grass.
There need be no worries or fear.

St Francis de Sales, the gentleman saint.
A man of true love and restraint.

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Preach effectively
Do so only with great love
That is the best way

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See Psalm 85