Introduction to the Devout Life - Sao Francisco de Sales

'What was revolutionary, in Francis, was his belief that one could remain in the world and yet be holy.'Piers Paul Read, from the IntroductionFrancis de Sales was born in France and became Bishop of Geneva in the early seventeenth century. Famed for his patience, he was known as a preacher, evangelist and spiritual director. Together with Jane de Chantal, he founded the congregation of the Visitation of Holy Mary. Written to help lay people to live in the world without being influenced by its spirit,... Zobrazit více