St. Francis de Sales was a ‘master’ of the spiritual life and was keen to help lay people find a simple and genuine way to relate to God in their daily life. He repeats Jesus’ message not to be afraid. He has this to say:

« Do not look forward to the misfortunes of this life in fear, but foresee them with a perfect hope that in the measure they happen, God to whom you belong, will rescue you from them. He has protected you up to the present. Do not think about what will happen tomorrow, for the same eternal Father who has care of you today, will have care of you both tomorrow and always. Either he will give you no evil at all, or if he does give it to you, he will give you and invincible courage to bear it. »