
6 Ways St. Francis de Sales speaks to modern laity
Some may wonder whether a 17th-century bishop still has something to say to today’s lay faithful. The answer is a resounding yes.

The Virgin Mary intervened to free St. Francis de Sales from a terrible obsession that caused him to doubt and robbed him of his spiritual peace.

If you are an extremely busy person, with no time to pray on a daily basis, try this tip from a saint on how to pray even in the midst of busyness.

In a letter Pope Francis paid tribute to the French Father Jacques Hamel, murdered in his parish in 2016 by Islamist terrorists.

Today's many distractions have reduced our ability to focus, including in our prayer lives. Fortunately, there is practical advice out there that can help us.

I didn't think his advice would work, but begrudgingly, I tried it and was pleasantly shocked!

St. Francis de Sales would look at the life of a mystic to discern whether or not they were being deceived by Satan.

God wants to lift us up with his grace, but we need to open our wings like a bird to be able to fly in his love.

St. Francis de Sales wasn't afraid to inject some humor into his description of false devotion.

There's too little room for others, let alone the voice of God. Pope Francis thinks St. Francis de Sales has some answers.

"Everything Pertains to Love" is published on 400th anniversary of the saint's death.

On this 400th anniversary of the date of the saint's death, Pope Francis' calls on his new letter to reflect on Christmas.

Offer yourself to God with this consecration prayer to the Trinity composed by St. Francis de Sales.

If you are experiencing spiritual dryness in prayer, read St. Francis de Sales' advice on how to endure it.

These pointers from the great saint and spiritual giant can bring joy and contentment in your vocation, wherever God has called you to serve.

Humility doesn't mean we're not supposed to protect our good name.

St. Francis de Sales would frequently meditate on Jesus in the arms of St. Joseph, and the image became a way he spread devotion to the saint.