Introduction to the Devout Life: Second Part--Chapter 19

Journeying With The Saints · Jun 7, 2024 · 11m

Hello, Catholic Pilgrims! Welcome back to another great day with St. Francis de Sales.

When I was around six years old, I became somewhat of a thief. I was stealing lots of things: Toys from church, toys of neighbor kids, and a lady's purse. Yes, you heard that right. I stole a lady's purse and hid it under my Smurf three-wheeler.

I got in some major trouble for it and maybe you've heard that story before, but one of the hardest things my parents made me do was to go, give back the purse, and apologize to the lady that I'd taken it from. That was pure torture.

I still remember how I felt…