A Reflection for the Memorial of St. Francis de Sales, Bishop and Doctor of the Church, by Grace Lenahan

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Remembering St. Francis de Sales, the ‘gentleman saint’

Mosaic of Sales on the exterior of St. Francis de Sales Oratory in St. Louis. / Credit: RickMorais/Wikimedia (CC BY-SA 4.0) ACI Prensa Staff, Jan 24, 2025 / 04:00 am (CNA). Every Jan. 24, the Catholic Church celebrates St. Francis de Sales, bishop of Geneva and doctor of the Church, known as “the saint of kindness.” He reportedly had a bad temper, but he relied on divine grace and the maternal care of the Virgin Mary to temper that vice and beco…

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This Friday 24 January marks the day of Saint Francis de Sales, patron of the Catholic press, journalists and writers. He was born on 21 August 1567 in Thorens-Gliéres, France, in 1592 he was ordained a priest and three days later, at the age of 26, he celebrated his first Mass. In 1599 he was appointed Bishop of Geneva. Monsignor Hugo Manuel recalled on this special day those who are part of the media and invited them to follow the example of S…

Este viernes 24 de enero se conmemora el Día de San Francisco de Sales, patrono de la prensa católica, de los periodistas y de los escritores.  Nació el 21 de Agosto de 1567 en Thorens-Gliéres, Francia, en el año 1592 fue ordenado sacerdote y tres días después, a los 26 años de edad celebró su primera misa. Por el año 1599 es nombrado Obispo de Ginebra. Monseñor, Hugo Manuel recordó en este día especial a quienes forman parte de los medios de co…

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Born in France in 1567, Francis exhibited extraordinary patience from a young age. Despite recognizing his calling to priesthood early on, he waited thirteen years before revealing this to his family, respecting his father’s wish for him to become a soldier and later, a legal scholar. However, his dedication to theology and spiritual growth never wavered. Francis’s life took a pivotal turn during an incident where he fell from his horse three ti…

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The Catholic Church celebrates the feast day of Saint Francis de Sales on January 24.Saint Francis de Sales is venerated as the patron saint of writers, journalists, and the Catholic press. He was born in 1567 in France.Here are nine more things to know about the life and legacy of Saint Francis de Sales, followed by a special prayer he wrote for peace.Caroline Perkins, ChurchPOP1. Saint Francis de Sales received his doctorate in law at 24 years…

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9 Things to Know About the Holy Life of Saint Francis De Sales, Patron of Catholic Journalists

He was a bishop with deep religious devotion and great intellectual talent.

Fue un obispo con profunda devoción religiosa y un gran talento intelectual. Los detalles.

San Francisco de Sales, la celebración católica del día: vida y legado

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San Francisco de Sales, the Catholic celebration of the day: life and legacy

Saint Francis of Sales was born in the 16th century in the religion of Savoy, France, in an age marked by religious tensions. From a young age he showed a deep inclination for study and faith. Despite family expectations that he would pursue a political career, he opted for ecclesiastical life by becoming a priest and later a bishop of Geneva, at a time when Protestantism predominated in the region. His kind character and patient approach made h…

San Francisco de Sales nació en el siglo XVI en la religión de Saboya, Francia, en una época marcada por tensiones religiosas. Desde joven mostró una profunda inclinación por el estudio y la fe. A pesar de las expectativas familiares de que siguiera con una carrera política, optó por la vida eclesiástica convirtiéndose sacerdote y más tarde en el obispo de Ginebra, en una época donde el protestantismo predominaba en la región. Su carácter amable…

San Francisco de Sales: ¿Quién fue y por qué se conmemora el 24 de Enero?

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San Francisco de Sales: Who was it and why is it commemorated on January 24?

TODAY the Church remembers St Francis de Sales – a bishop and the patron saint of journalists – a man who teaches that “devotion (to God) is meant for everyone, in every situation”. Pope Francis on December 28, 2022 – the 400th anniversary of St Francis de Sales’ death in 1622 – published an apostolic […] The post Pope Francis says St Francis de Sales taught that ‘devotion is meant for everyone’ appeared first on The Catholic Leader.

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Pope Francis says St Francis de Sales taught that ‘devotion is meant for everyone’ - The Catholic Leader

Today is Jan. 24, the memorial of St. Francis de Sales. Today we remember in our prayers in a special way all who have traveled to Washington, D.C. to join in the National March for Life, the largest annual human life demonstration in the world! I’ll be attending the march with my Dominican brothers. We read at Mass in today’s readings, “I will put my laws in their minds and I will write them upon their hearts. I will be their God, and they shal…

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'Everything pertains to love,' says Francis de Sales

“Be who you are and be that well.”  On today’s feast of Saint Francis de Sales, Talking Saints hosts, Pete Sanchez and Laurie Power, uncover the life of this 16th century bishop and doctor of the Church, who was known for his gentle way and wise spiritual counsel.  By his writing and witness, Saint Francis helped those in all walks of life understand and live God’s universal call to holiness.    Listen to Talking Saints with Laurie Power and Pet…

Remembering St. Francis de Sales, the ‘gentleman saint’

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