Essays, novels, biographies… Find the ranking of best-selling books from January 5 to 11, 2023 in La Procure bookstores. A strong increase in sales of books related to Benedict XVI since his death has also been noted. A selection of inspiring readings from books published over the past four months. 1BENEDICT XVI, SERVANT OF LOVE: … Read more
Essays, novels, biographies… Find the ranking of best-selling books from December 30, 2022 to January 5, 2023 in La Procure bookstores. A strong increase in sales of books related to Benedict XVI since his death has also been noted. A selection of inspiring readings from books published over the past four months. 1ALL IS IN … Read more
Rome Italy). On 28 December 2022, on the 400th anniversary of the death of St. Francis de Sales, the Apostolic Letter was published “Totus amoris est”“Everything belongs to love”. “In these words of his we can collect the spiritual heritage left by St. Francis de Sales, who died four centuries ago, on December 28, 1622, … Read more
A painting portraying Saint Francis de Sales, who died 400 years ago – Archive “Our God is the God of joy.” «Walk in peace: put your hand in God’s and do everything together with Him». “I recommend above all the spirit of sweetness, which enraptures hearts and conquers souls”. “Do everything for love, nothing by … Read more
Pope Francis dedicated an apostolic letter to Saint Francis de Sales on Wednesday December 28, the 400th anniversary of the death of the Bishop of Geneva. An opportunity to dive into his spiritual heritage, to move forward on the path of gentleness and trusting abandonment to God, as Father Joël Guibert explains to us. Interview … Read more
ROME, Dec. 28 (EUROPA PRESS) – The Pope has compiled the teachings of Saint Francis de Sales, one of the great teachers of French spirituality, considered the patron saint of journalists and a doctor of the Church, on the fourth centenary of his death. Francisco has referred to him as “interpreter of the change of … Read more
Saint Francis de Sales, Bishop of Geneva, Doctor of the Church and Founder of the Order of the Visitation, is honored by the Holy Father on the occasion of the 4th centenary of his death. The Pope returns to the salient points of his spirituality, anchored in charity, presenting it as a benchmark “for the … Read more
Dusting off “the devout life” Holy Francois de Sales died 400 years ago, on December 28, 1622. This major figure in the history of the Catholic Church wrote “The introduction to the devout life”. A work which has known since its publication in 1609 an immense success, it has not ceased to be republished until … Read more
Can gentleness be a remedy for worry, brutality, anger around us and within us? Saint Francis de Sales (1567-1622), whose 400th death anniversary will be celebrated on December 28, was convinced of this. Preacher, spiritual guide, reforming bishop, theologian and man of the pen, he had made this virtue the cornerstone of his spiritual life … Read more
L’année jubilaire saint François de Sales (1567-1622) s’achève en la fête des Saints Innocents qui marque ce 28 décembre 2022, le 400e anniversaire du rappel à Dieu de ce grand saint Savoyard. L’occasion de revenir sur l’actualité du charisme de ce maître spirituel, évêque d’Annecy, fondateur de l’Ordre de la Visitation, docteur de l’Église. Par … Read more