History of Vocation Prayer Day

Bl Francis Mary of the Cross Jordan

Founder of the Salvatorians

As long as the Queen of heaven and earth is not everywhere praised, you dare not allow yourself a moment’s rest.

Bl Francis Mary of the Cross Jordan

Founder of the Salvatorians

As long as there is one person on earth who does not know God and does not love Him above all things, you dare not allow yourself a moment’s rest. As long as God is not everywhere glorified, you dare not allow yourself a moment’s rest.

Bl Francis Mary of the Cross Jordan

Founder of the Salvatorians

Do not lose heart, even if you are humiliated greatly. Have confidence in the Lord and strive for holiness.

Bl Francis Mary of the Cross Jordan

Founder of the Salvatorians

For the glory of God and the salvation of souls, I intend and resolve to make every sacrifice, even of my own life, to promote and further the Society. I will always act in accordance with its purpose in the name of the Lord. Amen.

Bl Francis Mary of the Cross Jordan

Founder of the Salvatorians

In order that you may be good, reliable announcers of Christ you ought very especially to prepare yourselves now by diligent study during the time of your training, so that you may acquire a thorough knowledge of Catholic teaching and may be able to proclaim it.

Bl Francis Mary of the Cross Jordan

Founder of the Salvatorians

Put forth every effort and be very zealous to promote the knowledge of truth. "To enlighten those who sit in darkness and in the shadow of death."

Bl Francis Mary of the Cross Jordan

Founder of the Salvatorians

The Divine Saviour, in His great mercy, has called us to become images of himself, as far as possible. He has called us so that, through holiness our work everywhere may be accompanied by blessings, happiness, and salvation.

Bl Francis Mary of the Cross Jordan

Founder of the Salvatorians

Whatever country may fall to your lot, let each one bear well in mind that it is my testament that the Society is destined for all peoples, that is called to accept as members men from all nations, if they can comply with the necessary conditions.

Bl Francis Mary of the Cross Jordan

Founder of the Salvatorians

You should be men of faith and, therefore, also have great confidence. Hope springs from faith. If you wish to do great things for the glory of God and the salvation of souls, then you need great, powerful faith and boundless confidence.

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