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Treatise on the Love of God, 3rd Edition & Introduction to the Devout Life
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Francis de Sales was Bishop of Geneva and is a Roman Catholic saint. He worked to convert Protestants back to Catholicism, and was an accomplished preacher. He is known also for his writings on the topic of spiritual direction and spiritual formation, particularly Introduction to the Devout Life, along with his Treatise on the Love of God. His writings on the perfections of the Heart of Mary as the model of love for God influenced Jean Eudes to develop the devotion to the Hearts of Jesus and Mary.
Francis de Sales was Bishop of Geneva and is a Roman Catholic saint. He worked to convert Protestants back to Catholicism, and was an accomplished preacher. He is known also for his writings on the topic of spiritual direction and spiritual formation, particularly Introduction to the Devout Life, along with his Treatise on the Love of God. His writings on the perfections of the Heart of Mary as the model of love for God influenced Jean Eudes to develop the devotion to the Hearts of Jesus and Mary.
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864 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 1, 1608
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Francis de Sales
719 books244 followersFrancis de Sales, C.O., T.O.M., A.O.F.M. Cap. (French: François de Sales; Italian: Francesco di Sales) was a Bishop of Geneva and is honored as a saint in the Roman Catholic Church. His father sent him to a good school when he was young, and he received spiritual formation from the Jesuits. After a disturbing spiritual fear of being condemned, he eventually resolved his problem and decided to dedicate his life to God in 1587. He became a doctor of law at the age of 24 at the Jesuit College of Clermont, Paris, and was ordained a priest by Bishop Claude de Granier and stationed in Geneva in 1593. He became bishop of Geneva in 1602.
Francis de Sales is the author of various collections of sermons on Mary, Lent, prayer and Christmastide. He was known as a spiritually understanding man as well as a friend of the poor. Though known for his great intellect and theological wisdom, he spoke with simplicity and earnestness, so that all could understand. An Introduction to the Devout Life, his best-loved work, is based on notes he wrote for a cousin for marriage, stressing that sanctity is possible in everyday life. He was canonized by Pope Alexander VII in 1665. His feast is celebrated on January 24.
Francis de Sales is the author of various collections of sermons on Mary, Lent, prayer and Christmastide. He was known as a spiritually understanding man as well as a friend of the poor. Though known for his great intellect and theological wisdom, he spoke with simplicity and earnestness, so that all could understand. An Introduction to the Devout Life, his best-loved work, is based on notes he wrote for a cousin for marriage, stressing that sanctity is possible in everyday life. He was canonized by Pope Alexander VII in 1665. His feast is celebrated on January 24.
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December 16, 2022
St Francis de Sales wrote this book in 1608 but the counsels provided here to grow in devout life are relevant even in the 21st century.
He covers everything from things that enable and hinder us from growing in devotion to the necessity of sacraments, prayer, how to deal with dryness in prayer, how to exercise virtues etc. He also writes about how recreation is important but outlines those that can be harmful to our everyday life and how to recognise those.
I especially found relevant the section where he describes and helps understand desire. The counsels for married and single people was an eye opener.
There’s so much that this book deals with that I know I have to keep referring my notes and keep rereading the book to have his counsels in ready memory.
He covers everything from things that enable and hinder us from growing in devotion to the necessity of sacraments, prayer, how to deal with dryness in prayer, how to exercise virtues etc. He also writes about how recreation is important but outlines those that can be harmful to our everyday life and how to recognise those.
I especially found relevant the section where he describes and helps understand desire. The counsels for married and single people was an eye opener.
There’s so much that this book deals with that I know I have to keep referring my notes and keep rereading the book to have his counsels in ready memory.
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