St. Francis de Sales
Born:
August 21, 1567
Chateau de Sales, Duchy of Savoy
Died:
December 28, 1622
Lyon, France
Feast Day:
January 23/24 (Anglecan Church of Wales)
January 29 (Roman Catholic Church)
Beatified:
January 8, 1661
Canonized:
Apil 8, 1665
Patron Saint of:
Writers, Journalists, Hearing Impaired
Prayers to St. Francis de Sales,
Patron of Writers
Most loving and lovable Saint,
you preached to thousands with the pen,
introducing them to "the devout life."
You wrote sublimely about God's love and made
countless converts by your Christ-like kindness.
Make writers realize the power of the Press and
inspire them with your zeal for spreading truth.
Help them to write honestly
no matter what the subject,
so that they will really contribute
to bringing about God's Kingdom.
Amen.
The Prayer of St. Francis de Sales
Be at Peace
Do not look forward in fear to the changes of life;
rather look to them with
full hope as they arise.
God, whose very own you are,
will deliver you from out of them.
He has kept you hitherto,
and He will lead
you safely through all things;
and when you cannot stand it,
God will bury you in his arms.
Do not fear what may happen tomorrow;
the same everlasting Father who cares for you today
will take care of you then and everyday.
He will either shield you from suffering,
or will give you unfailing strength to bear it.
Be at peace,
and put aside all anxious thoughts and imagination.
Amen.
