Francis de Sales's Introduction to the Devout Lifehas remained a uniquely accessible and relevant treasure of devotion for nearly four hundred years. As Bishop of Geneva in the first quarter of the seventeenth century, Francis de Sales saw to the spiritual needs of everyone from the poorest peasants to court ladies. The desire to be closer to God that he found in people from all levels of society led him to compile these instructions on how to live in Christ. Francis's compassionateIntroduction leads the reader through practical ways of attaining a devout life...
Francis de Sales's Introduction to the Devout Lifehas remained a uniquely accessible and relevant treasure of devotion for nearly fo...
Heavenly Love comes as a wound that is a gift of God.
Francis de Sales s spiritual masterpiece, "Treatise on the Love of God," was originally published in 1616 while he was Bishop of Geneva. This contemporary English edition preserves St. Francis s gentle prose, his enthusiasm for God, compassion, and good humor. For all spiritual pilgrims seeking comfort and guidance, this book offers the assurance that a deep and satisfying prayer life is not only possible, but within the reach of anyone who will accept what God is forever offering. "
Heavenly Love comes as a wound that is a gift of God.
Francis de Sales s spiritual masterpiece, "Treatise on the Love of God," was originally pub...
This book is a republication of a translation of St. Francis de Sales' letters, originally published in 1856. Topics of the letters include God's love for us, trust in God's providence, joy in the Christian life, and faithfulness in daily duties.
This book is a republication of a translation of St. Francis de Sales' letters, originally published in 1856. Topics of the letters include God's love...
De Sales' classic has been described as "a masterpiece of psychology, practical morality, and common sense" and, after The Bible and" The Imitation of "Christ, is the widest read spiritual book of all time. Unlike many others, "Devout Life" was written specifically for lay persons and it demonstrates a rare sensitivity to the demands of life in a world that is often antagonistic to spirituality. In this first-of-its-kind edition, Fr. John-Julian offers a fresh translation, a most thorough historical introduction, and notes explaining points of language and theology along the way.
De Sales' classic has been described as "a masterpiece of psychology, practical morality, and common sense" and, after The Bible and" The Imitation of...
From the young St. Francis de Sales' heroic efforts to bring Calvinists back to the Faith comes this succinct, eloquent defense of the age-old Catholic practice of making the Sign of the Cross, which 16th century Calvinists denounced as a Popish invention and many Protestants scorn even today.
Along with St. Francis's other lucid explanations of our Catholic Faith and his undaunted love even for those who hated him, this modest book helped restore to their native Catholic faith tens of thousands of heretics who not long before were intent on killing him.
As they did for the Calvinists...
From the young St. Francis de Sales' heroic efforts to bring Calvinists back to the Faith comes this succinct, eloquent defense of the age-old Catholi...
