Nicolas Roland

Distrusting his own lights, de la Salle had recourse to prayer and the guidance of discreet advisers, among them, Nicolas Roland, canon and theologian of Reims, a man of great spiritual discernment.Acting upon the advice of the latter, the future founder was ordained subdeacon at Cambrai, by Archbishop Ladislas Jonnart, 2 June, 1672.

When not occupied with the duties of his canonry or with his theological studies, he was engaged in good works, under the guidance of his spiritual director.
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Nicolas Roland urged him to take this step, alleging that a rich canonry was little in harmony with youthful zeal and activity.His archbishop, however refused his request.With humble submission, de la Salle accepted the decision and returned to Reims to pursue his studies and to make final preparations for his ordination to the priesthood.He was ordained priest by the Archbishop of Reims, on Holy Saturday, 9 April, 1678.The young priest was a model of piety, and his biographers say that persons went to assist at his Mass to be edified, and to share his piety.

After Mass there were many who sought his counsel and put themselves under his spiritual guidance.De la Salle never omitted Holy Mass, save when prevented by sickness.In June, 1680, he submitted to his final examination and took his doctorate in theology.At this period of his life de la Salle evinced a docility of spirit, a self-diffidence, that bespoke the character of the man and saint.In physical appearance he was of commanding presence, somewhat above the medium height, and well-proportioned.He had large, penetrating blue eyes and a broad forehead.His portraits present a picture of sweetness and dignity, beaming with intelligence and breathing an air of modesty and refined grace.A smile plays about the finely chiseled lips and illumines a countenance to which the large lustrous eyes give an air of commanding intelligence.

During the few years that intervened between his ordination to the priesthood and the establishing of the institute, de la Salle was occupied in carrying out the last will and testament of Nicolas Roland, who, when dying, had confided to him the newly established Congregation of the Sisters of the Child Jesus."Your zeal will bring it to prosperity", said Nicolas Roland to him.

Distrusting his own lights, de la Salle had recourse to prayer and the guidance of discreet advisers, among them, Nicolas Roland, canon and theologian of Reims, a man of great spiritual discernment.Acting upon the advice of the latter, the future founder was ordained subdeacon at Cambrai, by Archbishop Ladislas Jonnart, 2 June, 1672.

When not occupied with the duties of his canonry or with his theological studies, he was engaged in good works, under the guidance of his spiritual director.
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Nicolas Roland urged him to take this step, alleging that a rich canonry was little in harmony with youthful zeal and activity.His archbishop, however refused his request.With humble submission, de la Salle accepted the decision and returned to Reims to pursue his studies and to make final preparations for his ordination to the priesthood.He was ordained priest by the Archbishop of Reims, on Holy Saturday, 9 April, 1678.The young priest was a model of piety, and his biographers say that persons went to assist at his Mass to be edified, and to share his piety.After Mass there were many who sought his counsel and put themselves under his spiritual guidance.
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During the few years that intervened between his ordination to the priesthood and the establishing of the institute, de la Salle was occupied in carrying out the last will and testament of Nicolas Roland, who, when dying, had confided to him the newly established Congregation of the Sisters of the Child Jesus."Your zeal will bring it to prosperity", said Nicolas Roland to him.

Distrusting his own lights, de la Salle had recourse to prayer and the guidance of discreet advisers, among them, Nicolas Roland, canon and theologian of Reims, a man of great spiritual discernment. Acting upon the advice of the latter, the future founder was ordained subdeacon at Cambrai, by Archbishop Ladislas Jonnart June 2, 1672.

When not occupied with the duties of his canonry or with his theological studies, he was engaged in good works, under the guidance of his spiritual director.
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Nicolas Roland urged him to take this step, alleging that a rich canonry was little in harmony with youthful zeal and activity. His archbishop, however refused his request. With humble submission, de la Salle accepted the decision and returned to Reims to pursue his studies and to make final preparations for his ordination to the priesthood. He was ordained priest by the Archbishop of Reims, on Holy Saturday April 9, 1678. The young priest was a model of piety, and his biographers say that persons went to assist at his Mass to be edified, and to share his piety. After Mass there were many who sought his counsel and put themselves under his spiritual guidance.
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During the few years that intervened between his ordination to the priesthood and the establishing of the institute, de la Salle was occupied in carrying out the last will and testament of Nicolas Roland, who, when dying, had confided to him the newly established Congregation of the Sisters of the Child Jesus. "Your zeal will bring it to prosperity" , said Nicolas Roland to him.

Distrusting his own lights, de La Salle had recourse to prayer and the guidance of discreet advisers, among them, Nicolas Roland, canon and theologian of Reims, a man of great spiritual discernment.Acting upon the advice of the latter, the future founder was ordained a subdeacon at Cambrai, by Archbishop Ladislas Jonnart on June 2, 1672.
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Nicolas Roland urged him to take this step, alleging that a rich canonry was little in harmony with youthful zeal and activity.His archbishop, however refused his request.With humble submission, de La Salle accepted the decision and returned to Reims to pursue his studies and to make final preparations for his ordination to the priesthood.

He was ordained priest by the Archbishop of Reims, on Holy Saturday, April 9, 1678.The young priest was a model of piety, and his biographers say that people went to assist at his Mass to be edified, and to share his piety.After Mass there were many who sought his counsel and put themselves under his spiritual guidance.

De la Salle never omitted Holy Mass, save when prevented by sickness.In June, 1680, he submitted to his final examination and took his doctorate in theology.

At this period of his life de La Salle evinced a docility of spirit, a self-diffidence, that bespoke the character of the man and saint.In physical appearance he was of commanding presence, somewhat above the medium height, and well-proportioned.

He had large, penetrating blue eyes and a broad forehead.His portraits present a picture of sweetness and dignity, beaming with intelligence and breathing an air of modesty and refined grace.A smile plays about the finely chiseled lips and illumines a countenance to which the large lustrous eyes give an air of commanding intelligence.

During the few years that intervened between his ordination to the priesthood and the establishing of the institute, de La Salle was occupied in carrying out the last will and testament of Nicolas Roland, who, when dying, had confided to him the newly established Congregation of the Sisters of the Child Jesus.

"Your zeal will bring it to prosperity", said Nicolas Roland to him.

Distrusting his own lights, de la Salle had recourse to prayer and the guidance of discreet advisers, among them, Nicolas Roland, canon and theologian of Reims, a man of great spiritual discernment.Acting upon the advice of the latter, the future founder was ordained subdeacon at Cambrai, by Archbishop Ladislas Jonnart, 2 June, 1672.

When not occupied with the duties of his canonry or with his theological studies, he was engaged in good works, under the guidance of his spiritual director.
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Nicolas Roland urged him to take this step, alleging that a rich canonry was little in harmony with youthful zeal and activity.His archbishop, however refused his request.With humble submission, de la Salle accepted the decision and returned to Reims to pursue his studies and to make final preparations for his ordination to the priesthood.He was ordained priest by the Archbishop of Reims, on Holy Saturday, 9 April, 1678.The young priest was a model of piety, and his biographers say that persons went to assist at his Mass to be edified, and to share his piety.After Mass there were many who sought his counsel and put themselves under his spiritual guidance.De la Salle never omitted Holy Mass, save when prevented by sickness.In June, 1680, he submitted to his final examination and took his doctorate in theology.At this period of his life de la Salle evinced a docility of spirit, a self-diffidence, that bespoke the character of the man and saint.In physical appearance he was of commanding presence, somewhat above the medium height, and well-proportioned.He had large, penetrating blue eyes and a broad forehead.His portraits present a picture of sweetness and dignity, beaming with intelligence and breathing an air of modesty and refined grace.A smile plays about the finely chiseled lips and illumines a countenance to which the large lustrous eyes give an air of commanding intelligence.

During the few years that intervened between his ordination to the priesthood and the establishing of the institute, de la Salle was occupied in carrying out the last will and testament of Nicolas Roland, who, when dying, had confided to him the newly established Congregation of the Sisters of the Child Jesus."Your zeal will bring it to prosperity", said Nicolas Roland to him.