We shall understand that when waiting is rightly comprehend… — Mother Mary Francis

"We shall understand that when waiting is rightly comprehended, it is a deliciousness that is already indeed a wink of bliss."

Mother Mary Francis Religious Leader, Author

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Source: Mother Mary Francis (2010). “Come, Lord Jesus: Meditations on the Art of Waiting”, p.148, Ignatius Press

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Mother Mary Francis

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Mother Mary Francis was a prominent religious leader known for her impactful writings on faith and service, emphasizing compassion in daily life.

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