On the Nightstand: Introduction to the Devout Life

I’m learning a lot about the male saints as I’m working on Brotherhood of Saints that’s due to the publisher in May. It’s a companion of sorts to Sisterhood of Saints. Through my research, I was surprised to find that I’ve never read more than a quote here or there from St. Francis de Sales. He died in 1622 in France at the age of fifty-five, and is known for his writings on spiritual formation. He also happens to be the patron saint of writers. So, this month, I’m going to be reading one of...