The result: more than 70,000 people returning to the Church. To celebrate the 400th anniversary of St. Francis de Sales, TAN Books has released a four-volume set of his writings, The St.

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 ...

I remind myself that today is the memorial of St. Francis de Sales. Nicknamed “The Gentleman Saint” for his wisdom, kindness, and gentle demeanor, St. Francis de Sales set out on a spiritual ...