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St. Francis de Sales Books: An Introduction to the Devout Life & Of the Love of God
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If you have any problems or just want to get in touch then drop us an contactus@crossreach.net Please note this book is double-columned, 11 pt font, 8.5"x11" (A4). We chose these dimensions for economic reasons and have, as always, passed on the savings to you. At the standard 6"x9" size this book would have cost at least 50% more than it does now. We would be very happy to receive your opinions on this via email. ——♦—— O Sweet Jesus, my Lord, my Saviour, and my God, behold me here prostrate before thy majesty, devoting and consecrating this book to thy glory; give life to its words by thy blessing, that those souls for which I have written it, may receive from it the sacred inspirations which I desire for them. And particularly that of imploring for me thy immense mercy; to the end that, whilst showing others the way of devotion in this world, I may not myself be eternally rejected and confounded in the other; but that, with them, I may for ever sing, as a canticle of triumph, the words which, with my whole heart I pronounce, in testimony of my fidelity amidst the dangers of this mortal Live Jesus, live Jesus; yea, Lord Jesus, live and reign in our hearts for ever and ever. Amen . THE Holy Spirit teaches us that the lips of the Bride— i.e. His Church—are as scarlet and as honeycomb; so that all may clearly understand that her doctrine is altogether Holy Love—love scarlet as the blood of the Bridegroom Who kindles it, sweeter than honey through His ineffable Grace. Even so, when the Heavenly Bridegroom first gave the law of His New Covenant to man, He sent tongues of flame to kindle the chosen disciples whose office it was to promulgate the same, as a token that the Gospel when preached was destined to kindle all hearts. Look at a flight of pigeons in the sunshine. See how their colours change according to the light in which you see them, and that because their feathers are so apt to receive those glowing hues, and the sun is so fain to mingle its rays therewith, that an endless sheen of tints ensues more lovely than precious stones, even as the royal prophet says, “covered with silver wings, and feathers like gold” (Ps. 68:13). Just so the Church is adorned with a marvellous variety of admirable treatises, sermons, and books, in which the Sun of Righteousness mingles His bright rays with the glowing hues which flow from the rich plumage of His mystic Dove. And prevailing above all tints and tones, gilding all saintly wisdom and eloquence, is the pure gold of Divine Love. In the Church of God all is of love, in love, to love, and for love.
Please see the description below, but first our promises to
If you have any problems or just want to get in touch then drop us an contactus@crossreach.net Please note this book is double-columned, 11 pt font, 8.5"x11" (A4). We chose these dimensions for economic reasons and have, as always, passed on the savings to you. At the standard 6"x9" size this book would have cost at least 50% more than it does now. We would be very happy to receive your opinions on this via email. ——♦—— O Sweet Jesus, my Lord, my Saviour, and my God, behold me here prostrate before thy majesty, devoting and consecrating this book to thy glory; give life to its words by thy blessing, that those souls for which I have written it, may receive from it the sacred inspirations which I desire for them. And particularly that of imploring for me thy immense mercy; to the end that, whilst showing others the way of devotion in this world, I may not myself be eternally rejected and confounded in the other; but that, with them, I may for ever sing, as a canticle of triumph, the words which, with my whole heart I pronounce, in testimony of my fidelity amidst the dangers of this mortal Live Jesus, live Jesus; yea, Lord Jesus, live and reign in our hearts for ever and ever. Amen . THE Holy Spirit teaches us that the lips of the Bride— i.e. His Church—are as scarlet and as honeycomb; so that all may clearly understand that her doctrine is altogether Holy Love—love scarlet as the blood of the Bridegroom Who kindles it, sweeter than honey through His ineffable Grace. Even so, when the Heavenly Bridegroom first gave the law of His New Covenant to man, He sent tongues of flame to kindle the chosen disciples whose office it was to promulgate the same, as a token that the Gospel when preached was destined to kindle all hearts. Look at a flight of pigeons in the sunshine. See how their colours change according to the light in which you see them, and that because their feathers are so apt to receive those glowing hues, and the sun is so fain to mingle its rays therewith, that an endless sheen of tints ensues more lovely than precious stones, even as the royal prophet says, “covered with silver wings, and feathers like gold” (Ps. 68:13). Just so the Church is adorned with a marvellous variety of admirable treatises, sermons, and books, in which the Sun of Righteousness mingles His bright rays with the glowing hues which flow from the rich plumage of His mystic Dove. And prevailing above all tints and tones, gilding all saintly wisdom and eloquence, is the pure gold of Divine Love. In the Church of God all is of love, in love, to love, and for love.
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214 pages, Paperback
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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