Life of SFS: Vol-1

From Birth to Consecration

Translated from the Itlian of Peter Hyacinth Calletia

Gallizia, Pier Giacinto, d. 1737

Table of Contents

BOOK I.

Of the ancestors, country, parent?, birth, and early education of St. Francis do Sales
Early studies of St. Francis
Ho receives the clerical tonsure, and is sent to pursue his studies at Paris
His arrival and sojourn in Paris. His return
Returns to Savoy. Is sent to Padua
Assaults on his innocence by his fellow students
His illness and recovery. Promoted to the doctorate. Goes to Rome
Visits Loreto. Returns home
His arrival at Home. Visits the Bishop of Geneva. Matrimonialplans. Declares his vocation to the priesthood
Declares his vocation. Opposition to it. Obtains consent

BOOK II.

His ordination. His first sermons, and their fruit
Founds the Congregation of the Holy Cross
Calumniesagainst the Saint
Origin of the mission of the Chablais. Fran cis resolves to undertake it
Francis surmounts all obstacles and sets out for the Chablais
His arrival and first efforts in the Chablais
His first entrance into Thonon
Prevents a duel. A conference. Its results
Conversion of a gentleman. Francis writes on the mysteries of religion
Dangers to which the Saint was exposed
Francis establishes himself at Thonon
Francis proposes a conference. The ministers agree, and then evade it. Conversion and death of one of them
Conversion of Poncet, and of the Baron D Avulle, Calumnies of the heretics con futed by the Saint
Sentiments of Francis under calumny. Receives consolation from God, and congratu lations from men
Death of the Baron of Hermance. His suc cessor. The Duke of Savoy calls Francis to Turin
Papal Brief, ordering Francis to confer vrith Beza. Hisjourney to Rome
Francis in communication with the Duke and his council
Francis takes leave of his Highness, and returns to the Chablais. Regains possession of the Church of Saint Hyppolitus
The Saint receives an answer from the Duke. Writes several tracts. Conversion of the first Syndic, & c.
Arrival of troops. Francisgoes to Chambery 277
Francis visits Beza in Geneva
Francis consults the Pope withregard to Beza
Good deeds of the Saint in Geneva. Is chal lenged to a conference by the Ministers Conversion of one of them, &c.
Continuation of the Mission. Francis writes in defence of the Holy Cross
He goes to Moriano. His illness recovery devotes himself to servo the pestiferous. Returns to Thonon
Quarant’ ore in Thonon. Arrival of the Dtike and of Cardinal di Midi
Francis before the privy council
The decrees carried into effect. Conversions in consequence. Labours of St. Francis of Sales continued
Departure of the Duke. Francis goes to Sales. Proposed for the Coadjutorship of Geneva. Accepts it by obedience. Dangerous illness. Prepares to go to Rome
(continued)
His journey to Rome
S. Francis is favourably received by the Pope, and examined for the Bishopric
Of the friendships which he formed in Rome. He returns to Piedmont by way of Loreto
Opposition of the Knights of SS. Maurice and Lazarus
Foundation of the Holy House at Thonon - 387
Continued labours of St. Francis War in Savoy
(continued)
Peace restored. He preaches the Lent at Annecy. Death of his father. A short sketch of him
Expulsion of the heretical assailants from the Chablais. Francis goes to Paris
St. Francis of Sales in Paris. He preaches before theking. Funeral oration on the Duke de Mercoeur
(continued)
His intimacy with several holy persons. Contributes to the introduction of the Discalced Carmelites into France. Is calumniated to the king
(Continued)
His return to Savoy. Death of Monsignor Granier

For the Books III & IV, see Volume-2

THE RULE OF LIFE OF ST. FRANCIS OF SALES AS BISHOP.

Of his exterior deportment and dress
Of his servants, and of the government of his household
Of the reception of the Bishop s visitors
Of Meals
Of Almsgiving
For Festival days
Regulations for the interior. Of Study and Prayer
Of the celebration of the Holy Sacrifice
On Confession and works of Penance
Of his annual retreats

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