Action Quote by Saint Francis de Sales
“When you have received Him, stir up your heart to do Him homage; speak to Him about your spiritual life, gazing upon Him in your soul where He is present for your happiness; welcome Him as warmly as possible, and behave outwardly in such a way that your actions may give proof to all of His Presence.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Introduction to the Devout Life by Saint Francis de Sales, 1609
Encourage deep personal devotion, recognizing God's presence internally and expressing it outwardly through loving actions.
In simple terms: Cultivate inner reverence and show it through kind deeds.
Key Takeaway
Live with heartfelt devotion.
Themes
faith
spirituality
devotion
Mood
reverent
hopeful
Type
spiritual
inspirational
When to use this quote
- prayer
- daily worship
- acts of kindness
- community service
Key Concepts
theology
personal relationship
witness
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you keep inner faith authentic?
- In what ways can you reflect inner devotion outwardly?
A Different Perspective
May be challenging to maintain sincerity in public actions.
