Saints, Church History, History, Religious, Christianity, Religion & Spirituality 

Michael de la Bedoyere Meet the saint who made saintsDo you dare to let his example make you a saint, too? Most Christians love St. Francis de Sales's guides to holiness, especially his Introduction to the Devout Life. But few know that his life holds even more lessons for devout souls than his writings do - as this dramatic book illustrates. St. Francis's exciting story is told here with flair by master biographer Michael de la Bedoyere. You'll see why so many of the people St. Francis counseled became saints themselves, including St. Jane Frances de Chantal and Bl. Barbe Acarie. You'll read heart-stopping scenes such as the time that Francis, dressed in full bishop's regalia, openly rode his horse down the main street of a town filled with anti-Catholics who would have loved to see him dead. You'll learn how, in such a threatening environment, Francis was able to win even his enemies to Christ. Not only will his adventures thrill you; his example and teachings - if you dare to follow them - will lead you straight to Heaven. You'll be inspired by Francis de Sales as you learn about: Francis's vision for the Church - essential for today Francis's struggles and temptations - practical ways his example can help you Francis's instructive senseof the awesome responsibility of the priesthood Seven ingredients of good preaching: discovered by Francis as he practiced the art The young Francis: no priggish goody-goody, but a generous boy with a fine sense of humor How Francis converted a whole region by leavening thoughtful reasoning with love and holy charm How Francis honored his worldly, demanding father Francis's fears that he was predestined to Hell - his holy, faithful reaction How the boy Francis overcame fear of the dark - with spiritual wisdom! Francis's great secret: the single word he wrote as his final message How Francis won over anti-Catholics (whose only prior contact with Catholics had been in battle!) How Francis displayed innumerab - from Amzon