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St. Francis de Sales Francis de Sales was one of the 13 children of a nobleman of Savoy, in eastern France. Canonized in 1665, St. Francis de Sales was in 1933 declared by Pope Pius XI the patron saint of journalists. As a teenager, Francis was sent to study at the University of Paris. www.stthomasirondequoit.com /SaintsAlive/id315.htm   (653 words)

St. Francis de Sales Francis de Sales was born at the Chateau de Sales in Swiss Savoy on August 21, 1567, and at his baptism in the parish church of Thorens was named Francis Bonaventura, for two greatly loved Franciscan saints. The room in which he was born was known as the "St. Francis room," from an old painting on the wall showing the friar of Assisi preaching to the birds; and it was this lover of all living creatures whom Francis de Sales was to choose as his patron in later years. Francis was beatified by Alexander VII in 1661,[2] canonized by him in 1665, and proclaimed a Doctor of the Church during the pontificate of Pope Pius IX, in 1877. www.ewtn.com /library/MARY/DESALES.htm   (4187 words)

Domestic-Church.Com: Saint Profile: Saint Francis de Sales The oldest son of the Count de Sales, Saint Francis was born near Annecy in Savoy, a region of France, in 1567. Francis Bonaventure was born on August 21st, 1567, at the castle of Sales in Savoy. Saint Francis de Sales taught a very important less on to all the people who knew him, and the whole Church. www.domestic-church.com /CONTENT.DCC/19990101/SAINTS/stfrancis.htm   (1484 words)

24.html Francis de Sales was born in the Savoy district of France in 1567 and ordained a priest in 1593. At the time of their meeting, St Francis de Sales was visibly disturbed and touched with pity for the unfortunate Martin. Francis was sent to preach in one such region near his birthplace, attempting to persuade his hearers to become Roman Catholics. elvis.rowan.edu /~kilroy/JEK/01/24.html   (789 words)

Oblates of St. Francis de Sales - Spirituality Center The De Sales Spirituality Center is a ministry of the Wilmington-Philadelphia Province of the Oblates of St. Francis de Sales. The mission of the De Sales Spirituality Center, drawing upon the lives and legacies of St. Francis de Sales and St. Jane de Chantal, is to provide programs and publications that assist people who wish to pursue a practical path to holiness. The De Sales Spirituality Center offers days of recollection, retreats, missions and other programs to a wide variety of communities: schools, parishes, staffs, councils, boards and other groups looking for a spiritual framework in which to encourage people of all walks of life to live in ways that promote happiness, health and holiness. www.oblates.org /spirituality   (788 words)

wcr:06/21/1999 -- Who is Francis de Sales? Francis de Sales lived from 1567 to 1622 in the Savoy region of what is today southeastern France. Francis helped bring about this rapid mass conversion by writing pamphlets which vigorously spelled out the truths of the Catholic faith and exposed the errors of the Protestant reformers. One place Francis did make a mark was in the Chablais region on the south shore of Lake Geneva prior to his appointment as bishop. www.wcr.ab.ca /news/1999/0621/stfrancisdesales062199.shtml   (437 words)

Catholic Online Francis was overworked and often ill because of his constant load of preaching, visiting, and instruction -- even catechizing a deaf man so he could take first Communion. It was in 1604 that Francis took one of the most important steps in his life, the step toward holiness and mystical union with God. Jane de Chantal was a person on her own, as Francis was, but it was only when they became friends that they began to become saints. www.catholic.org /saints/saint.php?saint_id=51   (1604 words)

St. Francis de Sales Francis de Sales was a bishop in exile from his city due to the Protestant Reformation. Francis' letters to her came to the attention of a priest, whose enthusiasm for them led the saint, again reluctantly, to have them published. Francis died of a cerebral hemorrhage at the Visitation monastery in Lyons on December 28, 1622, at age 55. www.francisdesales.org /index.cfm/NewsItem?ID=27772&From=Home   (1700 words)

The Committed Life: An Adaptation of the Introduction to the Devout Life by St. Francis De Sales Francis de Sales, the seventeenth-century Roman Catholic Bishop of Geneva-- along with his Anglican contemporaries, Jeremy Taylor and William Law-- was among the first writers of the post-Reformation period to take lay spirituality seriously and accept that perfection is the Christian end for all men and women in their various states and capacities. If, as Francis de Sales once wrote, "Liberty is a detachment of the Christian heart from all things to follow the known will of God," William Meninger has given us a modern means to achieve that detachment. Meninger argues that, although the core of what Francis de Sales wrote is still substantially useful, its "ambiance was outdated."lt;pgt;The book is divided into five parts that lead the reader through the milestones of the Christian journey. www.nonfictionweb.com /The_Committed_Life_An_Adaptation_of_the_Introduction_to_the_Devout_Life_by_St_Francis_De_Sales_0826412858.html   (569 words)

Saint Patrick's Church: Saints of January 24 Francis de Sales belongs to the great line of Quietist mystics who found in their own heart, rather than in routine and formality, an inner shrine where they adored the Divine glory. Francis knew his father's aspiration but, at age nine, he was already certain of his vocation to the priesthood and received the tonsure. Francis was born in the family castle just 21 years after the death of Martin Luther, and contributed enormously to the success of the Counter Reformation. www.saintpatrickdc.org /ss/0124.htm   (5768 words)

CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA: St. Francis de Sales Francis de Sales was beatified in 1661, and canonized by Alexander VII in 1665; he was proclaimed Doctor of the Universal Church by Pope Pius IX, in 1877. On the death of Claude de Granier, Francis was consecrated Bishop of Geneva (1602). Then Claude de Granier, Bishop of Geneva, obtained for Francis, on his own initiative, the position of Provost of the Chapter of Geneva, a post in the patronage of the pope. www.newadvent.org /cathen/06220a.htm   (2056 words)

Letters to St. Francis de Sales: Mostly on Prayer by John Francis Fink Francis de Sales: Mostly on Prayer, Fink questions one of the Church's most prolific writers and 'responds' to Francis' questions in Introduction to the Devout Life. The people for whom St. Francis de Sales wrote his popular treatise on prayer, Introduction to the Devout Life, could never have imagined how difficult prayer can be for those of us who are caught up in the hectic lifestyle of the 21st century. He chooses de Sales because Francis de Sales wrote for the laity and believed that everyone is called to sanctity, not just priests and religious. www.albahouse.org /Letters.htm   (1633 words)

Saints - Francis de Sales Saint Francis de Sales was declared a Doctor of the Church in 1877. Francis' family was one of society in Savoy, France. Most notable of Francis' works was the "Introduction To A Devout Life" and "Treastise On The Love of God". www.scborromeo.org /saints/fransale.htm   (219 words)

wcr:06/21/1999 -- Francis de Sales inspires Collins Collins was first taken by Francis de Sales when he found a biography of the saint when he was a university student on retreat. "What struck me about Francis de Sales was the combination of clarity and charity which is found in his life and teaching," Collins told the WCR recently. Francis also vigorously developed vocations to the priesthood and, through his close friendship with St. Jane de Chantal, founded an order of religious women. www.wcr.ab.ca /news/1999/0621/francisdesales062199.shtml   (787 words)

St. Francis de Sales and the Universal Call to Holiness - Catholic Faith - 3-4/99 It is clear that St. Francis de Sales would have been familiar with all these varieties of thought at the end of the sixteenth and the beginning of the seventeenth century for, "he had read widely and deeply the works of all the schools of spirituality. Francis de Sales realized that beginners in the spiritual life sometimes go to extremes when they first undertake the practice of virtue. Francis de Sales tried to convey to people that there should be no dichotomy between "the devout life" and the way a person lives his everyday life in the world. www.catholic.net /rcc/Periodicals/Faith/MARAPR99/universal.html   (3355 words)

ST. FRANCIS OF SALES - LoveToKnow Article on ST. FRANCIS OF SALES St Francis, the first child of this union, was born in August 1567 when his mother was in her fifteenth year. In that licentious university Francis found the greatest difficulty in resisting attacks on his virtue, and once at least had to draw his sword tO defend his personal safety against a band of ruffians, The gentleness for which he was already renowned was not that of a weak, but of a strong character. With the Lives must be mentioned the Esprit du B. de Sales by Camus, bishop of Belley, who, amid innumerable errors, gives various interesting traits and sayings of his saintly friend. www.1911encyclopedia.org /F/FR/FRANCIS_OF_SALES_ST_.htm   (1907 words)

CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA: St. Francis de Sales Francis de Sales was beatified in 1661, and canonized by Alexander VII in 1665; he was proclaimed Doctor of the Universal Church by Pope Pius IX, in 1877. On the death of Claude de Granier, Francis was consecrated Bishop of Geneva (1602). The primacy of St. Peter is amply vindicated. www.newadvent.org /cathen/06220a.htm   (2056 words)

Francis de Sales - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Saint Francis of Sales (in French, St François de Sales) (1567-1622), seventeenth-century bishop of Geneva and Roman Catholic saint, was born at Thorens into a Savoyard noble family on 21 August 1567. Francis of Sales was beatified in 1661 by Pope Alexander VII, who then canonized him in 1665. Francis, in his capacity of provost, engaged in aggressive campaigns of evangelism against the Protestants of Savoy, winning approval. en.wikipedia.org /wiki/St._Francis_de_Sales   (423 words)

De Sales Center This site is provided by the Oblates of St. Francis de Sales to disseminate information about the programs and services at De Sales Center, Brooklyn, Michigan. De Sales Center is situated on 214-acres of quiet woodland in the Irish Hills of Michigan, overlooking beautiful Vineyard Lake. The Oblates operate Lawrence Lodge, Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Chapel, the Novitiate, and the hermitages. www.desales.org   (166 words)

Associates - Oblates of St. Francis de Sales The Oblates of St. Francis de Sales spend time working with college students and those recently out of undergraduate studies through their Associate program. Associate social gatherings, retreats and joining the Oblates during their annual convocation, help men discerning religious life to learn more about who the Oblates of St. Francis de Sales are and what they do. Francis de Sales teaches that in seeking a vocation in life, we’ve got to come to a resolution and then work toward making it a reality. www.oblates.us /associate.htm   (876 words)

Catholic Books Online > Browse Catalog > 15: Lives and Writings of Saints and Holy Persons Francis de Sales will teach you the secrets of developing perseverance, love of God, gentleness, obedience, generosity, simplicity, humility, modesty, courage, patience, and trust. The remarkable life of Francis de Sales, shepherd of kings and commoners, sinners and saints. With the help of the beloved St. Francis de Sales, you'll develop trust in God's will, confidence in His goodness, spiritual peace, strength to bear discouragement, and willingness to do the hard things God sometimes asks you to do. www.catholicbooks.org /catalog.cgi?s=15&n=21   (589 words)

Colorado Catholicism by Thomas J. Noel Francis, according to Monsignor Smith, prided itself upon being one of the best high schools in the city before 1973, when it was closed and consolidated with Central Catholic High School. Francis was formed during Denver's bonanza days to relieve overcrowded St. Under the guidance of Father Donnelly, the parish, in 1906, built an $8,000 grade school staffed by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet. www.archden.org /noel/07052.htm   (682 words)

St Francis de Sales Church Francis De Sales schoolchildren marched in the parade, and Rev. J.S. Grimmelsman and Joseph T. Dilhoff represented the parish. In 1976, St. Francis De Sales made the front of The Cincinnati Enquirer’s metro section and also was the subject of stories in the Cincinnati Post. Father Schengber said his first Mass at St. Francis De Sales on Sept. 8, 1921, the feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary. www.stfrancisdesalescinti.catholicweb.com /index.cfm/newsitem?id=36518&from=home   (5291 words)

Amazon.com: Introduction to the Devout Life: Books: Francis De Sales,John K. Ryan Francis de Sales is one of the greatest of spiritual writers and writers, period. Francis De Sales, Jane De Chantal: Letters of Spiritual Direction (Classics of Western Spirituality) by St. Francis served the church at a dangerous time in a dangerous place: during the Reformation, in Calvinist areas of France, when celebrating mass was punishable by death. www.unipeak.com /gethtml.php?_u_r_l_=aHR0cDovL3d3dy5hbWF6b24uY29tL2V4ZWMvb2JpZG9zL3RnL2RldGFpbC8tLzAzODUwMzAwOTYvcmVmPXBkX3NpbV9iXzYvMTAyLTY1ODMxODctNzU3MTM0NT8lNUZlbmNvZGluZz1VVEY4JnY9Z2xhbmNl   (1476 words)

Saint Francis de Sales --  Britannica Concise Encyclopedia - The online encyclopedia you can trust! The French churchman St. François de Sales served as Roman Catholic bishop of Geneva and was active in the struggle against Calvinism. The college was founded by the Sisters of St. Francis of Mary Immaculate as a college for women but... Mme de Maintenon, for instance, had been a pupil of the Ursuline nuns in Paris and then a governess at the court of Louis XIV before she was wedded to the king in 1684. www.britannica.com /ebc/article?eu=390133&query=calvinism&ct=   (921 words)

St. Francis de Sales High School - Contributions St. Francis has achieved a commanding presence in the Northwest Ohio area by continually renewing a promise made almost 50 years ago: to provide an education grounded in Catholic ideals and seasoned with the charism of St. Francis de Sales. Since opening its doors in September 1955, St. Francis de Sales has produced hosts of champions in the classrooms, in extra-curricular activities, and in athletic competitions. As Toledo’s first college-preparatory high school, St. Francis de Sales High School is rich in tradition and rooted in excellence. www.sfstoledo.org /contributions/index.php?printable=yes   (1639 words)

St. Francis de Sales High School - Admissions - Financial Aid You are reminded that applications far outrun the ability of the St. Francis de Sales to meet the needs of its families. The criteria to apply for assistance directly from St. Francis de Sales High School is more comprehensive, as factors such as attendance record, grade point average, behavior, school involvement, as well as need are taken into consideration. Francis de Sales will receive a report from this service in April, 2004. www.sfdshs.org /admissions/financial_aid.htm   (961 words)

St. Francis de Sales Francis de Sales gave great importance to a free decision of one's unique way and the guidance of the Holy Spirit. To live out and spread the message of St. Francis de Sales, that ALL people are called to holiness, whatever their state in life. Personal sanctification of its members living in the world according to the spirituality of St. Francis de Sales as envisioned in his Spiritual Directory, and application of this spirituality within our Apostolates. www.secularinstitutes.org /sfs.htm   (347 words)

January 24 Saint Francis was born at the de Sales castle in Savoy, France, on August 21, Bishop de Sales died on December 28, 1622, at the age of fifty-six. Francis eventually became the bishop of Geneva, Switzerland. www.tntt.org /vni/tlieu/saints/St0124.htm   (284 words)

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