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The Sermons Of St. Frances De Sales On Prayer
St. Francis De Sales

Shows how prayer is the key to all holiness. Shows the hidden meanings of Scripture (especially the Song of Songs) as applied to prayer. Great insights on Catholic doctrine and holiness by a saint declared a Doctor of the Church in 1877.

St. Francis de Sales

Feast Day: Roman Rite Calendar - 01/24 Tridentine Calendar - 01/24 Patron Of: Confessors, Congo, Deaf, Journalists, Press, Teachers, Writers, Authors Profile     Born in a castle to a well-placed family, his parents intended that he become a lawyer, enter politics, and carry on the family line and power. Studied at La Roche, Annecy, Clermont College in Paris, and law at the University of Padua. Doctor of Law. He returned home, and found a position as Senate advocate.     It was at this point that he received a message telling him to "Leave all and follow Me." He took this as a call to the priesthood, a move his family fiercely opposed. However, he pursued a devoted prayer life, and his gentle ways won over the family.     Priest. Provost of the diocese of Geneva, Switzerland, a stronghold of Calvinists. Preacher, writer and spiritual director in the district of Chablais. His simple, clear explanations of Catholic doctrine, and his gentle way with everyone, brought many back to the Roman Church.     Bishop of Geneva at age 35. Travelled and evangelized throughout the Duchy of Savoy, working with children whenever he could. Friend of Saint Vincent de Paul. Turned down a wealthy French bishopric. Helped found the Order of the Visitation with Saint Jeanne de Chantal. Prolific correspondent. Doctor of the Church. Born     1567 at Chateau of Thorens, Savoy Died     28 December 1622 at Lyons, France; buried at Annecy Beatified     8 January 1662 by Pope Alexander VII Canonized     19 April 1665 by Pope Alexander VII All information used with permission of the Patron Saint Index.

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