""An Introduction to the Devout Life"" is a spiritual guidebook written by St. Francis de Sales, a French bishop and writer of the Catholic Church. The book is intended to help readers develop a deeper and more meaningful relationship with God through practical advice and guidance on living a devout life. The book is divided into five parts, each focusing on a different aspect of spiritual growth. The first part discusses the importance of a devout life and the role of prayer in achieving it. The second part provides ...
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""An Introduction to the Devout Life"" is a spiritual guidebook written by St. Francis de Sales, a French bishop and writer of the Catholic Church. The book is intended to help readers develop a deeper and more meaningful relationship with God through practical advice and guidance on living a devout life. The book is divided into five parts, each focusing on a different aspect of spiritual growth. The first part discusses the importance of a devout life and the role of prayer in achieving it. The second part provides guidance on overcoming obstacles to a devout life, such as temptation and sin. The third part offers advice on living a virtuous life, while the fourth part focuses on the importance of the sacraments and the role of the Church in spiritual growth. Finally, the fifth part provides guidance on how to maintain a devout life over the long term.Throughout the book, St. Francis de Sales emphasizes the importance of humility, love, and trust in God. He also provides practical advice on how to cultivate these qualities, such as through daily prayer, self-examination, and acts of charity. ""An Introduction to the Devout Life"" has been widely praised for its practical and accessible approach to spirituality. It has been translated into numerous languages and remains a popular spiritual guidebook for Catholics and non-Catholics alike.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!
