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The Gentle Saint: The Story of Saint Francis de Sales: A beautifully illustrated children's story about kindness, peace, and faith inspired by the lif

by Tony George

A children’s story of Saint Francis de Sales

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A children’s story of Saint Francis de Sales

Saint Francis de Sales’s life is presented through a journey from his boyhood in the Alps to his work as a priest and bishop. The story connects those stages with themes of kindness, patience, forgiveness, and peace, emphasizing the book’s message that gentleness can be stronger than anger. Christian and Maria accompany the account, and full-color illustrations are part of its presentation. The focus is on faith and the example of a Christian saint, making this a biographical story shaped around the values associated with his life.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Children and families interested in Christian stories about saints.
  • Young readers exploring themes of kindness, forgiveness, and faith.

Themes

Saint Francis de SalesChristian faithKindness and patiencePeace and forgiveness

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Book overview

Discover the inspiring life of Saint Francis de Sales, known as The Gentle Saint - a man whose kindness and patience changed hearts forever.
Through warm storytelling and enchanting full-color illustrations, this book brings to life his journey from a peaceful boy in the Alps to a loving priest and bishop who taught that gentleness is stronger than anger, and love more powerful than pride.

Readers will meet a saint who listened more than he spoke, forgave more than he argued, and led by quiet example.

Join Christian and Maria as they follow his story - from his early days in the mountains to his mission of peace, forgiveness, and hope that continues to inspire the world today.

Perfect for children, teens, and families, The Gentle Saint is a heartwarming story about faith, humility, and the enduring power of love.

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