Patron Saint of Bloggers

Today January 24, is the feast of St. Francis De Sales so let’s head  to the French Alps. 

    

The more I read about this saint, the more I am intrigued by him.

  

  

He is the patron saint of journalists and writers.

   

He was born in the beautiful town of Annecy, France.

Annecy is tucked away in the French Alps…

near the borders of Switzerland and Italy.

Many people call  Annecy the “Venice of the Alps”
    

because of the beautiful canal which runs through the center of it.

The “Palais de l’Ile” (or Palace on the Island) is a popular photo opportunity and is now the center of Art and History Conservation of Annecy.

When I make it to France, I intend on putting Annecy on my to-do list.
          

   
The church of Saint-François de Sales preserves this saint’s relics here.

  

St. Francis de Sales is known as the “The Gentle Saint” and I consider him the patron saint of Bloggers.
 
I do love his wisdom:

“Give yourself up to your guardian Angel, that he may be your guide…”
                       - St. Francis de Sales

As you begin your week, know your guardian Angel is forever at your side (even if "he" may be a "she"  *wink*).