Excerpt from OEuvres de Saint Francois de Sales, Eveque Et Prince de Geneve Et Docteur de l'Eglise, Vol. 17: Lettres, Volume VII
Trois faits d'une importance majeure semblent res sortir avec un relief plus accentue sur le fond si varie, si palpitant d'interet de cette correspondance de vingt trois mois. C'est d'abord le developpement et la forma tion de l'ordre de la Visitation; puis, la grande retraite que fit sainte Jeanne - Francoise de Chantal, en mai 1616, a la veille des premieres fondations, sous la con duite de son eminent Directeur; et, en dernier lieu, les predications de l'avent et du Careme a Grenoble.
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Francis de Sales was Bishop of Geneva, and was an accomplished preacher. He is known also for his writings on the topic of spiritual direction and spiritual formation, particularly Introduction to the Devout Life.
Francis came to the conclusion that whatever God had in store for him was good, because God is Love, as Scripture attests. This faithful devotion to the God of love not only expelled his doubts, but also influenced the rest of his life and his teachings.
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