Publisher's Synopsis
St. Francis de Sales (1567-1622), Bishop, Founder of the Salesians, Doctor of the Church, Patron of Writers and the Catholic Press--this is an extraordinary saint who authored two very important works that are drawn from throughout this book. (Introduction to the Devout Life and Treatise on the Love of God) He wrote specifically for lay people and taught many under his direction to become holy. Many of his holy counsels pertain to today's modern and busy world as well.
