An Introduction to the Devout Life is a spiritual guidebook written by St. Francis de Sales, a Catholic bishop and doctor of the Church. The book is aimed at laypeople who wish to deepen their spiritual lives and live more devoutly. The book is divided into five parts, each of which focuses on a different aspect of the devout life. The first part discusses the nature of true devotion and the importance of developing a strong desire for God. The second part focuses on the practice of prayer and meditation, while the third ...
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An Introduction to the Devout Life is a spiritual guidebook written by St. Francis de Sales, a Catholic bishop and doctor of the Church. The book is aimed at laypeople who wish to deepen their spiritual lives and live more devoutly. The book is divided into five parts, each of which focuses on a different aspect of the devout life. The first part discusses the nature of true devotion and the importance of developing a strong desire for God. The second part focuses on the practice of prayer and meditation, while the third part addresses the virtues that are essential for a devout life, such as humility, patience, and charity. The fourth part of the book deals with the temptations and trials that can arise in the spiritual life, and offers practical advice for overcoming them. The final part of the book is a series of letters written by St. Francis to a young woman who is seeking spiritual guidance. Throughout the book, St. Francis emphasizes the importance of living a balanced life, and encourages readers to pursue their spiritual growth while also fulfilling their duties and responsibilities in the world. The book is written in a clear and accessible style, and is widely regarded as a classic of Catholic spirituality.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!
