An Introduction to the Devout Life is a spiritual guidebook written by St. Francis de Sales, a 16th-century French bishop and theologian. The book is intended to help readers deepen their spiritual life and grow closer to God. It is written in a clear and accessible style, with practical advice on how to live a devout life in the midst of daily activities. The book covers a wide range of topics, including prayer, meditation, the sacraments, virtues, and the importance of spiritual direction. St. Francis de Sales emphasizes ...
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An Introduction to the Devout Life is a spiritual guidebook written by St. Francis de Sales, a 16th-century French bishop and theologian. The book is intended to help readers deepen their spiritual life and grow closer to God. It is written in a clear and accessible style, with practical advice on how to live a devout life in the midst of daily activities. The book covers a wide range of topics, including prayer, meditation, the sacraments, virtues, and the importance of spiritual direction. St. Francis de Sales emphasizes the importance of living a balanced life, avoiding extremes and finding joy in the ordinary moments of life. The book has been widely read and appreciated by Catholics and non-Catholics alike for its practical wisdom and gentle guidance towards a more meaningful and fulfilling spiritual life.1934. First Part: Containing counsels and exercises requisite for the guidance of the soul from her first desire of the devout life until she be brought to a full resolution to embrace it. Purgation, Meditation. Second Part: Containing divers counsels for the elevation of the soul to God by prayer and the sacraments. Third: Containing sundry counsels concerning the exercise of virtues. Fourth: Containing counsels for combating the more ordinary temptations. Fifth: Containing exercises and counsels for renewing the soul and confirming her in devotion.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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highly recommend this to anyone who wants to advance in holiness
AlmaD
Aug 15, 2009
A Brilliant But Humble Man
Saint Francis de Sales was a great evangelizer and this book makes clear why, not only because of the truth that he writes, but the way he makes profound ideas sound simple and accessible, his beautiful use of metaphor, and his loving tone infused with humillty. Only a saint could have written this book.
gmiguelps
Mar 20, 2008
Very Practical Spritiual Advice
Don't feel threatened by this classic. It is easy to read and still very practical. A great book!