""The Great Means of Salvation and of Perfection: Prayer, Mental Prayer, The Exercises of a Retreat, Choice of a State of Life"" is a spiritual guidebook written by St. Alphonsus De Liguori and first published in 1886. The book is divided into four sections, each exploring different aspects of Catholic spirituality and offering practical advice for achieving spiritual growth and salvation.The first section of the book focuses on the importance of prayer in the life of a Catholic. De Liguori emphasizes the value of both ...
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""The Great Means of Salvation and of Perfection: Prayer, Mental Prayer, The Exercises of a Retreat, Choice of a State of Life"" is a spiritual guidebook written by St. Alphonsus De Liguori and first published in 1886. The book is divided into four sections, each exploring different aspects of Catholic spirituality and offering practical advice for achieving spiritual growth and salvation.The first section of the book focuses on the importance of prayer in the life of a Catholic. De Liguori emphasizes the value of both vocal and mental prayer, and provides guidance on how to pray effectively and with devotion. The second section of the book delves deeper into the practice of mental prayer, offering practical techniques for cultivating a deeper relationship with God through contemplation and meditation.The third section of the book explores the spiritual benefits of participating in a retreat, and provides guidance on how to plan and conduct a successful retreat. De Liguori emphasizes the importance of taking time away from the distractions of daily life in order to focus on spiritual growth and renewal.The final section of the book offers practical advice for choosing a state of life, whether it be religious life or marriage. De Liguori provides guidance on discernment and decision-making, and emphasizes the importance of choosing a vocation that aligns with one's spiritual gifts and calling.Overall, ""The Great Means of Salvation and of Perfection"" is a comprehensive guide to Catholic spirituality, offering practical advice and spiritual insights for those seeking to deepen their relationship with God and achieve spiritual growth and salvation.And The Vocation To The Religious State And Priesthood.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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