Introduction to the Devout Life
A Popular Abridgment
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Unlike so many of the other spiritual books of his time which were written for persons who had withdrawn from the world or were preparing to do so, this work was addressed to those who lived in cities, who had jobs and families to think about on top of trying to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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Introduction to the devout life
1995, S.F.S. Publications
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Introduction to the Devout Life: A Popular Abridgment
June 1990, Tan Books & Publishers
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Introduction to the Devout Life
May 31, 1942, Kessinger Publishing
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Introduction to a devout life, to which is prefixed an abstract of his life
1920, Frederick Pustet & Co.
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Introduction to a devout life: from the French of St. Francis de Sales ... to which is prefixed an abstract of his life.
1900, F. Pustet & co.
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Introducçaõ á vida devota de S. Francisco de Sales: ... : novamente traduzida na lingua portugueza, com maior exacçaõ.
1784, Na of patr. de Francisco Luiz Ameno
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"Philothea, you aspire to devotion because, as a Christian, you know that devotion is extremely pleasing to the Divine Majesty."
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