Introduction to the devout life / St. Francis de Sales; translated, with an introduction and notes, by John K. Ryan.
By: Francis, de Sales, Saint
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Contributor(s): Ryan, John K [Translator].
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BookPlace of publication: New YorkPublisher: ImageDate of publication: 2014Description: 333 pages: 21 cm.ISBN: 9780385030090.Other title: Introduction a la vie devote.Subject(s): Meditations | Spiritual life -- Catholic Church | Christian lifeDDC classification: 248.482 F8471 2014 Summary: Francis de Sales' 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. He found the desire to be closer to God in people from all levels of society, which led him to compile these instructions on how to live in Christ. Francis' 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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Includes bibliographical references, notes and index.
Francis de Sales' 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. He found the desire to be closer to God in people from all levels of society, which led him to compile these instructions on how to live in Christ. Francis' 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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