INTRODUCTION TO THE DEVOUT LIFE presents the correspondence of Saint Francis de Sales, a popular 16th-century minister. His precise, straightforward style and compassionate, humanistic message make his work surprisingly modern. Passages from his letters are organized as one message addressed to the allegorical character Philothea (which means ...
If your life seems to make no sense or if you don't know which path to take, St. Francis de Sales will console and inform you. He'll show you what God's will is and how He reveals it -- yes, even to you, and even in the seemingly random events of your life. No matter what you're going through, you'll see why you should love and trust in God's will ...
From a saint: practical, sensitive answers to the everyday tribulations that all Christians face. Contains letters to newlyweds and widows, doctors and adolescents, and offers holy wisdom on family problems, work, virtue, temptation, mourning, prayer, charity, guilt, and dozens of other real-life issues.
St. Francis de Sales speaks to the modern generation from the 17th century with counsel on how to develop patience, humility, generosity, selflessness, obedience, courage, trust, and, most importantly, love of God.
No matter who you are, how hard you work, or how long you pray, goodness in this world is fragile at best, and trouble is inevitable. Nonetheless, Christians can achieve serenity of heart, even in the worst of circumstances. Here, St. Francis de Sales shows how serenity of heart was gained by the Holy Family when they were forced into exile by the ...
Set Your Heart Free by Francis de Sales offers readers the same spiritual wisdom, encouragement, and spellbinding insights that once drew people from all over Europe to this saint's door. Drawn from Francis's immensely popular writings, this prayer resource for individuals or groups emboldens readers to encounter God and pray in their own unique ...
For four hundred years this book has taught and inspired Christians. It provides step-by-step instructions in the form of a long letter addressed to Philothea, or one who loves God. The book teaches that anyone can live a life devoted to God, even while remaining in ordinary life. Contents include how to cultivate the desire for a devout life; the ...
St. Francis de Sales, famous Doctor of the Church, is one of the four or five greatest masters of the spiritual life--a wise, learned and gentle teacher for all. In these 12 sermons, preached to the Visitation nuns in Lent of 1622, St. Francis covers most of the central teachings of the Christian life, including fasting, temptation and how to ...
This volume consists of nine sermons preached by St. Francis de Sales--saintly Bishop, Founder and Doctor of the Church--during Advent and Christmas of various years from 1613 to 1622. Steeped as he was in Sacred Scripture, St. Francis de Sales draws forth a wonderful variety of theological and mystical meanings in the events and persons ...
This modern-day interpretation of "Introduction to the Devout Life" by Francis de Sales can gently guide readers down the clearest path imaginable into a deeper and more authentic religious life.
How to live a holy life in the secular world is the focus of this masterpiece of Christian literature by a 16th-century priest. Drawn from the letters of St. Francis de Sales, this enduring spiritual guide offers clear and direct advice about praying, resisting temptation, and maintaining devotion to God.
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