The St. Francis de Sales Association was founded in France in 1872. It is a spiritual family made up of lay Catholic women —single, married, or widowed—who choose to live their lives grounded in the Gospel and according to Salesian teachings and virtues. We follow our “gentleman saint” along our journey towards God. Our motto is “Love is the fulfillment of the law.” (Romans 13:10)
Then and Now: A Gentle Spirituality For Our Busy, Daily Lives
St. Francis de Sales (1567 – 1622) wrote two spiritual classics that remain fresh and timely to this day: “Introduction to the Devout Life” and “Treatise on the Love of God.” Based on these works and the Gospel, Salesian spirituality offers a simple way of reconciling the often conflicting demands of home, family, career, church and community.
St. Francis assures us that our daily duties in life are the most important tasks we have on our path to holiness. As we walk this path, we will see more and more clearly what God wants us to be and to do.
Do you long for meaning in your life? Do you want your personal joys, work, hopes, prayers and suffering to have value? Do you desire friendship within a spiritual family? If so, Salesian spirituality may be the answer to God’s call for you. Learn more about becoming an associate of the St. Francis de Sales Association.
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The Joy of Being a Daughter of St. Francis de Sales
Listen to this inspiring video podcast where Julianne Jackson, an associate in our Gulf Coast group, is interviewed about her experiences in the St. Francis de Sales Association. Julianne shares her journey of seeking, discovering and becoming a Daughter of St. Francis de Sales and how it has filled her life today with spiritual friendship and joy. The podcast is one of a series on the lay apostolate produced by Father Victor Ingalls of Mobile, Alabama.
Is God Calling You?
Father Glen Eftink, the chaplain of our group in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, gave a wonderful 18-minute presentation about the St. Francis de Sales Association. Please watch the video to learn more about our association and find out if God may be calling you to this vocation.
Please share these links with friends who may be interested in the association.
The St. Francis de Sales Association falls under the umbrella of the France-based Society of St. Francis de Sales, which also includes the Sons of St. Francis de Sales, Priests of St. Francis de Sales and the Salesian Missionaries of Mary Immaculate.
Related Websites
The St. Francis de Sales Association falls under the umbrella of the France-based Society of Saint Francis de Sales, which also includes the Sons of St. Francis de Sales, Priests of St. Francis de Sales and the Salesian Missionaries of Mary Immaculate. The Society has it’s own website, and there are sites for our association in French and German as well:
