St. Francis de Sales: The Saint of Kindness and Patience
Every year on January 24, the Catholic Church celebrates the feast day of St. Francis de Sales, the bishop of Geneva and doctor of the Church, known as "the saint of kindness." His life is a testimony to the transformative power of divine grace, which helped him overcome his own flaws and grow into a man of great virtue. Despite once struggling with a bad temper, St. Francis became a model of patience, kindness, and humility, offering a profound example of spiritual growth for Catholics today.
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1/23/2025 (1 day ago)
Published in Christian Saints & Heroes
Keywords: Catholic Saints, saint, St. Francis de Sales
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