Pope on St. Francis: He gave us the spirit of liberty
A spirituality for the laity St. Francis de Sales paved the way for today’s idea that the laity can make each day holy and sanctify their everyday activity, Pope Benedict XVI said this week during his...
View ArticleEWTN PROGRAM ON ST. FRANCIS DE SALES
See below Fr. Mitch Pacwa’s hour-long conversation with Father Thomas Dailey, OSFS about St. Francis de Sales! Fr. Dailey is a teacher and founder of the Salesian Center for Faith and Culture, of de...
View ArticleSalesian Spirituality Meant for Ordinary Walks of Life
Francis de Sales and Jane de Chantal developed a spirituality for people that is suited to modern life. Ever heard the phrase, “Grow where you’re planted?” How about, “The only time you have is each...
View ArticleNew Video Tells of the Life of Foundress Jane de Chantal
The life of St. Jane Francis de Chantal was marked with much suffering — in her marriage and among those around her. But, along with St. Francis de Sales, she found the courage to start a congregation...
View ArticleSalesian Spirituality Is Strong and Growing
Gentleness with a valiant spirit As Visitation Sisters around the world look forward to the feast of St. Francis de Sales Jan 24, the sisters in the United States say that an interest in the...
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