An introduction to a devout life
Written originally in French by St. Francis de Sales ... Faithfully render'd into English. To which is prefix'd a summary of his life, and adjoyn'd a collection of his choicest maxims. ...
by Francis de Sales
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Unlike so many of the other spiritual books of his time which were written for persons who had withdrawn from the world or were preparing to do so, this work was addressed to those who lived in cities, who had jobs and families to think about on top of trying to live a life which was both sanctifying and fulfilling. The book begins by detailing the need for a firm resolve to lead a life of union with the Lord and then it discusses the means: sacraments, prayer, the practice of virtue, things to be avoided and finally exercises to help one to continue to grow spiritually.
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Bible, Catholic Church, Catholic authors, Christian life, Devotional exercises, Devotional literature, Early works to 1800, God, Love, Maxims, Meditations, Mystics, Méditations, Prayers and devotions, Religious aspects of Love, Spanish, Spiritual life, Worship and love, Clergy, God (Christianity)Showing 10 featured editions. View all 67 editions?
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Microfilm. Woodbridge, CT Research Publications, Inc., 1986. 1 reel ; 35mm. (The Eighteenth Century ; reel 2621, no. 3).
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