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Introduction to the Devout Life (Saint Benedict Press Classics) (original 1619; edition 2006)

by St. Francis De Sales

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Francis de Sales's Introduction to the Devout Life has 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 compassionate Introduction leads the reader through practical ways of attaining a devout life without renouncing the world and offers prayers and meditations to strengthen devotion in the face of temptation and hardship.… (more)
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Title:Introduction to the Devout Life (Saint Benedict Press Classics)
Authors:St. Francis De Sales
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Introduction to the Devout Life by Francis de Sales (1619)

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  SrMaryLea | Aug 22, 2023 |
This book reminded me of a C.S. Lewis book. Interesting, deep, ancient wisdom. Dated, still nuggets of wisdom throughout. Could read again. ( )
  avdesertgirl | Feb 14, 2022 |
This is the best book on inner Catholicism and how to practice it I've ever read. He was no Aquinas (thankfully) but St. Frances De Sales is hugely important to me. He should be more important to the Catholic church and the average Catholic, in my lowly opinion. ( )
  CodyMaxwellBooks | Oct 30, 2021 |
Written for Christians in every walk of life and for every age, the book transcends secular lines and provides a unique handbook of spiritual reflection and inspiration for man as he goes about his daily routine affairs.
  StFrancisofAssisi | Mar 11, 2021 |
This was the second read for me -- three decades after the first. I don't like this translation from the French as much as others, but the essence of this jewel remains. Besides the advice on spiritual practices, this beloved saint offers good common sense insights and beautiful metaphors to help the reader remember the nuggets of wisdom. Written in 1609, the material remains relevant and fresh for the 21st Century. Very challenging, but highly recommended, especially in light of "these unprecedented times." ( )
  MMKY | Jul 3, 2020 |
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Author nameRoleType of authorWork?Status
Francis de Salesprimary authorall editionscalculated
Bangley, BernardEditorsecondary authorsome editionsconfirmed
Bordeaux, HenryIntroductionsecondary authorsome editionsconfirmed
Bowler, Joseph D.Translatorsecondary authorsome editionsconfirmed
Bremond, Henrisecondary authorsome editionsconfirmed
Day, MichaelTranslatorsecondary authorsome editionsconfirmed
Egan, Edward M.Introductionsecondary authorsome editionsconfirmed
Fiorelli, Lewis S.Translatorsecondary authorsome editionsconfirmed
Kepler, Thomas S.Editorsecondary authorsome editionsconfirmed
Montresor Colombo, Nandasecondary authorsome editionsconfirmed
Papasogli, Benedettasecondary authorsome editionsconfirmed
Reville, John C.Introductionsecondary authorsome editionsconfirmed
Richards, Walter John Brucesecondary authorsome editionsconfirmed
Ross, AllanTranslatorsecondary authorsome editionsconfirmed
Ryan, John KennethEd. And Tr.secondary authorsome editionsconfirmed
Toon, PeterEditorsecondary authorsome editionsconfirmed
White, AlbanTranslatorsecondary authorsome editionsconfirmed
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Francis de Sales's Introduction to the Devout Life has 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 compassionate Introduction leads the reader through practical ways of attaining a devout life without renouncing the world and offers prayers and meditations to strengthen devotion in the face of temptation and hardship.

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