This past Sunday, millions may have been surprised to find prayer amid the Super Bowl when the Catholic app, Hallow, launched its new commercial. When I saw this, I immediately thought of St. Francis de Sales and his dedication to reaching people through the communication methods of his own day...
The Beginnings of Great Things Are Small
The Oblates of St. Francis de Sales created Nativity in the image of our patron, St. Francis de Sales. Through the grace of God and the generosity of so many men and women, Nativity has grown and has become a beacon of hope for young boys who today have grown into Salesian Gentlemen in every sense of the phrase...
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Celebrate Saint Francis de Sales
Join us in celebrating our patron, St. Francis de Sales!
Feast Day: January 24
St. Francis de Sales was a bishop who believed that all people were called to a life of holiness, regardless of their state in life. Here, he foreshadowed the vision of the Second Vatican Council. From his writings, preaching, and ministry grew what is known as “Salesian Spirituality.” He is a doctor of the church and best known for his practical, down-to-earth approach to living the Gospel.
Salesian Spirituality is a way of living the Gospel as learned, lived, and shared by St. Francis de Sales (1567 – 1622) and St. Jane de Chantal (1572 – 1641). Its first disciples were the Sisters of the Visitation of Holy Mary, a community of contemplative women established by these two saints in 1610. Their vision continues today, lived by people of all walks, states, and stages of life. Learn more about Salesian Spirituality and Oblate vocations below.
