When
God the Creator made all things, He commanded the plants to bring
forth fruit each according to its own kind; He has likewise commanded
Christians, who are the living plants of His Church, to bring forth
the fruits of devotion, each one in accord with his character, his
station and his calling.
– Saint
Francis de Sales from
his work "The
Introduction to the Devout Life"
Saint
Francis de Sales’
patronage: Authors;
Diocese of Baker, Oregon; Archdiocese of Cincinnati, Ohio; Catholic
press; Diocese of Columbus, Ohio; confessors; deaf people; deafness;
Diocese of Wilmington, Delaware; educators; journalists; teachers;
writers.
