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Counsels of Perfection for Christian Mothers
“Be on guard against haste and worry, for nothing hinders us more on our journey toward perfection.”
-St. Francis de Sales
We are all called to be saints, but with busy schedules and many responsibilities it can be a challenge to know how to use our time wisely, grow in virtue, and overcome spiritual obstacles. In this inspirational book, originally published in the early 1900’s, you will find practical advice on a rule of life, mental prayer, spiritual reading and other valuable means of spiritual growth.
This annotated edition of "Counsels of Perfection for Christian Mothers" includes two decrees from St. Pope Pius X which aid in providing historical context for several chapters in Part III of this book. The author references these decrees, and discusses changes prompted by them specifically with regard to the age and frequent reception of holy communion. The decrees included
Decree on Frequent & Daily Reception of Holy Communion (Sacra Tridentina), December 20, 1905Decree on the Age of First Communion (Quam Singulari), August 8, 1910
Drawing from the wisdom of spiritual classics such as the Introduction to the Devout Life and The Imitation of Christ, Monsignor Lejeune provides simple, yet compelling counsels to help mothers overcome specific obstacles to spiritual growth and to cultivate virtue. He also goes through the various Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola, and goes on to explain how to reap the most benefit from them. His book is addressed to Christian Mothers, but the spiritual counsels provided within will be of benefit to all those striving for christian perfection.
This newly digitized version (NOT a photographic reproduction) has been revised and beautifully reformatted while remaining true to the original translation.
-St. Francis de Sales
We are all called to be saints, but with busy schedules and many responsibilities it can be a challenge to know how to use our time wisely, grow in virtue, and overcome spiritual obstacles. In this inspirational book, originally published in the early 1900’s, you will find practical advice on a rule of life, mental prayer, spiritual reading and other valuable means of spiritual growth.
This annotated edition of "Counsels of Perfection for Christian Mothers" includes two decrees from St. Pope Pius X which aid in providing historical context for several chapters in Part III of this book. The author references these decrees, and discusses changes prompted by them specifically with regard to the age and frequent reception of holy communion. The decrees included
Decree on Frequent & Daily Reception of Holy Communion (Sacra Tridentina), December 20, 1905Decree on the Age of First Communion (Quam Singulari), August 8, 1910
Drawing from the wisdom of spiritual classics such as the Introduction to the Devout Life and The Imitation of Christ, Monsignor Lejeune provides simple, yet compelling counsels to help mothers overcome specific obstacles to spiritual growth and to cultivate virtue. He also goes through the various Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola, and goes on to explain how to reap the most benefit from them. His book is addressed to Christian Mothers, but the spiritual counsels provided within will be of benefit to all those striving for christian perfection.
This newly digitized version (NOT a photographic reproduction) has been revised and beautifully reformatted while remaining true to the original translation.
251 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 26, 2022
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May 29, 2024
excellent
Catholic male here. Was skimming it to see if my wife would like it and ended up reading the entire book . Found it very applicable to any individual seeking spiritual growth. Hoping my wife reads!
Catholic male here. Was skimming it to see if my wife would like it and ended up reading the entire book . Found it very applicable to any individual seeking spiritual growth. Hoping my wife reads!
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