Francis de Sales: Essential Writings

by Wendy M. Wright

This popular presentation of the life and writings of one of the most influential figures in the history of Christianity includes many rich segments from the spiritual classics Introduction to the Devout Life and Treatise on the Love of God . Wright introduces the reader to the world of de Sales and distills from his masterworks the insights that are as applicable today as when first written.

166 pages, Paperback

First published February 1, 1993

About the author

Wendy M. Wright, PhD is Professor Emerita of Theology at Creighton University in Omaha NE. She teaches regularly in several graduate ministerial programs including Oblate School of Theology's Institute for Contemporary Spirituality, Creighton University's Christian Spirituality Master's program and the National Methodist Academy for Spiritual Formation. Her expertise falls in the areas of history of spirituality (notably Salesian spirituality), family spirituality, spiritual direction and the Catholic devotional tradition. Her most recent book is Francis de Sales and Jane de Chantal (Pauline: Saints by Our Side series) and The Lady of the Angels and Her City: a Marian Pilgrimage (Liturgical Press). She is co-host of the Creighton University podcast "Catholic Comments," (http://cucatholicctr.org/catholic-com...), a retreat director and spiritual guide. She and her husband, Roger Bergman, are the parents of three adult offspring and grandparents of four.

Reviews

[Kathy · Rating 4 out of 5]

I find it hard to read many of the spiritual classics. The language and way of thinking about things is just very different. I likes this book because it was a clear translation of parts of Francis De Sales's major works interspaced with long commentary by the author. The commentary helped me to overcome my problems with the text.

[Joseph · Rating 3 out of 5]

The book could have been better organized (such as employing a chronological structure). The theme-based approach made for a more problematic read than it needed to be and felt more stream-of-consciousness than a well-edited and presented spiritual biography of this venerable saint.