· Saint Francis de Sales-patron saint of authors and writers and eminent Doctor of the Catholic Church-is quite deserving of his posthumous honors and titles, for with Introduction to the Devout Life (among his numerous other books and pamphlets), he gives to not only Catholics around the world but humanity in general, a religious, imformative yet readable work of theology that will aid in /5. · An Introduction to the Devout Life, Part 1 An Introduction to the Devout Life, Part 1 by St. Francis de Sales. Publication date Usage Public Domain Francois de Sales was a Catholic missionary and priest working in French and Swiss Calvinist areas. At the time he wrote this book, he had become a bishop. He was also a prolific. quotes from Francis de Sales: 'The measure of love is to love without measure.', 'Have patience with all things, but chiefly have patience with yourself. Do not lose courage in considering your own imperfections, but instantly set about remedying them—every day begin the task anew.', and 'Do not wish to be anything but what you are, and try to be that perfectly.'.
Introduction to the Devout Life. Saint Francis de Sales ( - ). First published in the early 17th century, it has proven its value as a daily spiritual guide and helpful reference for living an authentic Christian life. Introduction to the Devout Life by St. Francis of Sales attempts to help Christians discern what it means to be a child of God in a secular world. We can glorify God in a secular world, and be a testimony to the world of God's abounding grace and love. Andrew Hanson. CCEL Intern. This is not acquired once and for all. Again I say it is the work of a life time of daily examine and practice of the prayer and principles laid out with such great wisdom by St. Francis de Sales. It is my prayer that all may come to read (devour) this great work and daily practice its wise council.
"Introduction to the Devout Life" is a good work of spiritual advice for those beginning to take their prayer life seriously, and those needing to refresh themselves with a reintroduction to the basics of a life of prayer. St. Francis de Sales wrote this work with laymen in mind, and it is very much suited to those who live "in the world.". 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. Introduction to the Devout Life (French: Introduction à la vie dévote) is a book written by Saint Francis de Sales, the first edition being published in The final edition was published in , prior to the death of Francis in It enjoyed wide popularity, and was well received in both Protestant and Catholic circles, evidenced by its translation into all major languages of the day.
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