Francis De Sales: Episode Four
The Saints
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🗓️ 22 January 2026
⏱️ 11 minutes
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Savoy, France. 1594. Francis and his cousin, Father Louis, head into the Chablais region on a risky mission from their Bishop: bringing the light of the Catholic faith to those blinded by Calvinism! Warned about the dangers they’ll face, they find a welcome worse than anyone had imagined.
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Francis de Sales was a brilliant mind and compassionate heart devoted to God. Against his parents’ wishes, Francis became a priest with the help of his dear cousin Louis. Together, they courageously ministered to those estranged from the church in the Chablais region, winning souls with his gentle, persistent charity and the use of technology. His story is a timeless example of courage, charity, and perseverance.
This series contains moments of danger and intensity. Religious persecution is depicted. A street duel is depicted in which no one is harmed. Priests are beaten by a hostile crowd. Voices are raised with anti-Catholic rhetoric. Religious wars are discussed.
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| 0:00.0 | Savoy, France, 1594. |
| 0:04.0 | Francis and his cousin, Father Louis, head into the Chevalet region on a risky mission from their bishop, |
| 0:11.0 | bringing the light of the Catholic faith to those blinded by Calvinism. |
| 0:16.0 | Warned about the dangers they'll face, they find a welcome worse than anyone had imagined. |
| 0:30.1 | The Saints. Adventures of Faith and Courage. |
| 0:37.4 | Francis DeSales. |
| 0:39.2 | Episode 4, Winning Back Souls. |
| 0:42.9 | Listen to all the episodes and discover new shows at the Saintspodcast.com. |
| 0:53.2 | Look, Louis. They are ahead of us, Lys Donald. Yes, Frasois. of us lies Donne. |
| 0:57.0 | Yes, Frasois. The capital city of the Chablis. |
| 1:00.0 | Lord God bless and protect us. Use us, sustain us. Give us your words and your love. |
| 1:08.0 | So that people here will know the true faith. |
| 1:11.6 | Arendt. |
| 1:12.6 | What are the two of you doing? |
| 1:14.6 | We are going to Tonnard. |
| 1:16.6 | From the way you're dressed, I assume your priests. |
| 1:19.6 | We are. |
| 1:20.6 | Priests are not wanted here. |
| 1:22.6 | I'm Father Francois and this is Father Louis. |
| 1:26.6 | Did you hear me? |
| 1:31.2 | I said priests are not wanted here. |
| 1:34.8 | There are people of our faith in Tonneau who want our help. |
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