Salesian Literature

Francis delivered more than 4,000 sermons and was described as a preacher of power and charm.  He was likewise effective in the spiritual direction of individuals. It is this activity that led to two of his accomplishments that have had perhaps the most dramatic, long term effect.  To speak well we need only love well; and, tongue speaks only to the ear; but heart speaks to the heart: were his maxims. His sermons of Prayer, on Mary, on Advent and Lent have been published in English.