The Sermons of St. Francis de Sales: For Lent - by St. Francis de Sales

Overview

The Sermons of St. Francis de Sales for Lent presents twelve classic Lenten sermons delivered in 1622 by the Doctor of the Church, offering meditations on fasting, mortification, Christian virtue, the Passion of Our Lord, resisting temptation, and living charity in accordance with Catholic faith and tradition. With gentle pastoral insight and profound spiritual depth, St. Francis helps readers enter more fully into the season of Lent, making the toils of penance joyful through love of God and a deeper understanding of Christ’s saving work.

• Contains twelve sermons delivered during Lent that explore essential aspects of Christian life and virtue
• Guides readers in understanding mortification through fasting, almsgiving, and abstinence
• Encourages deeper reflection on Our Lord’s Passion and the Lenten call to repentance
• Shows how to resist temptation, live the faith with courage, and embrace charity
• Written in the timeless pastoral style of a Doctor of the Church, accessible for personal and parish use

FAQs

Q: What subjects do the sermons cover?
A: The sermons address fasting, resisting temptation, Christian attitudes toward death, illness, charity, and meditations on the Passion of Christ, making them particularly suited for Lenten reflection

 Q: Is this book suitable for personal Lenten devotion?
A: Yes, its clear and enduring spiritual insights make it well suited for personal reading, prayerful meditation, or study during the Lenten season.

 Q: Who was St. Francis de Sales?
A: St. Francis de Sales was a seventeenth-century Bishop of Geneva, renowned for his gentle pastoral teaching and spiritual direction, honored as a Doctor of the Church for his contributions to Christian holiness.

 Q: How can this book be used in parish settings?
A: Parishes may use these sermons for Lenten study groups, adult formation, or preaching preparation, helping the faithful enter more deeply into the penitential and redemptive nature of the season.

 Q: Does this edition include editorial notes?
A: Yes, it is edited by Fr. Lewis Fiorelli and includes translation and contextual notes to assist modern readers in appreciating the historical and spiritual context.

Intended Audience

For Catholic readers seeking rich spiritual nourishment during Lent, clergy and catechists desiring classic preaching on penance and virtue, and anyone wishing to deepen their understanding of the Christian life through the words of a Doctor of the Church.