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St. Francis de Sales Quote

The slow pace of our perfection has to be borne with patience, provided that on our part we always do whatever we can to continue advancing.

St. Francis de Sales

The slow pace of our perfection has to be borne with patience, provided that on our part we always do whatever we can to continue advancing.

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About St. Francis de Sales

Francis de Sales, C.O., O.M. (French: François de Sales; Italian: Francesco di Sales; 21 August 1567 – 28 December 1622) was a Savoyard Catholic prelate who served as Bishop of Geneva and is a saint of the Catholic Church. He became noted for his deep faith and his gentle approach to the religious divisions in his land resulting from the Protestant Reformation. He is known also for his writings on the topic of spiritual direction and spiritual formation, particularly the Introduction to the Devout Life and the Treatise on the Love of God.