April 15
Caesar de Bus (1544–1607)
Priest
French priest, César de Bus went from a youth attracted by courtly and military life to a profound conversion.
Biography
Ordained priest, he discovered the serious religious ignorance of many faithful and dedicated himself to explaining the doctrine with clear language, images and close examples. He founded the Fathers of Christian Doctrine to train catechists and bring solid teaching to towns and families. Even when he temporarily lost his sight he continued to dictate and preach. He made catechesis an intelligent, patient and accessible work.
Practical advice
Explain a truth of faith today in two clear sentences and check with a question if the other person really understood it.
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