An Introduction To The Devout Life

Author : Saint Francis De Sales
Publisher : Ignatius Press
Page : 276 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2015-06-08
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781681497228

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Introduction to the Devout Life by Saint Francis De Sales Pdf

Written over 400 years ago, Introduction to the Devout Life is still one of the most popular books for those pursuing holiness. St. Francis de Sales explains how to turn that desire for sanctity into resolutions that yield grace-filled results. Themes include: Pursuing a devout life whole-heartedly Incorporating prayer and sacraments into a busy schedule Growing in virtue Battling wisely against temptation Making spiritual progress through daily, monthly, and yearly exercises Whether you are just beginning your spiritual journey or are more advanced in the spiritual life, you’ll be able to apply this timeless wisdom immediately. Let St. Francis de Sales illumine the path to holiness and strengthen your desire to walk that road with the Lord. St. Francis de Sales (1567–1622) was the Bishop of Geneva and a renowned spiritual director. Preaching during the Counter-Reformation, he is estimated to have converted 70,000 Calvinists in his short lifetime. He was a fervent proponent of the universal call to holiness and spent much of his time guiding lay people on the road to sanctity. Declared a Doctor of the Church by Pope Pius IX in 1877, St. Francis is still helping to form saints through his many writings, of which Introduction to the Devout Life is the most famous.

Author : Fr. John-Julian, OJN
Publisher : Paraclete Press
Page : 449 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2013-06-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781612613512

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The Complete Introduction to the Devout Life by Fr. John-Julian, OJN Pdf

De Sales’ classic has been described as “a masterpiece of psychology, practical morality, and common sense” and, after The Bible and The Imitation of Christ, is the widest read spiritual book of all time. Unlike many others, Devout Life was written specifically for lay persons and it demonstrates a rare sensitivity to the demands of life in a world that is often antagonistic to spirituality. In this first-of-its-kind edition, Fr. John-Julian offers a fresh translation, a most thorough historical introduction, and notes explaining points of language and theology along the way.

Author : William Meninger
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 156 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2000-01-12
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781441140746

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Committed Life by William Meninger Pdf

A masterful updating of a classic work.St. Francis de Sales (1567-1622), bishop of Geneva and founder of the Visitation Order of nuns, was renowned for his teachings on spirituality. His masterpiece in the field of spiritual literature was "The Introduction to the Devout Life." Revolutionary in its day and noted for its charm, warmth, and clarity of language, it set forth a spirituality oriented toward life in the world, an approach quite different from that of St. Francis de Sales's contemporaries,who saw spiritual perfection as possible only in religious life.While the message of "The Introduction to Devout Life" is still valid today, the fact is that its expression is quite dated. In this book, as in "Bringing 'The Imitation of Christ' Into the 21st Cemtury," Father Meninger is not offering a new translation or paraphrase of a spiritual classic. Rather, he is attempting to express the teachings of the original in a wholly contemporary idiom. Father Meninger has not hesitated to change, omit, or add to the original where necessary, the better to highlight the heart and charisma of St. Francis de Sales's teachings.

Author : Fr. John Burns
Publisher : Ave Maria Press
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2017-04-28
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781594717215

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Lift Up Your Heart by Fr. John Burns Pdf

Winner of a 2018 Catholic Press Association Award: First-Time Author, Spirituality Softcover (First Place) and a 2018 Association of Catholic Publishers Award: Inspirational (Second Place). For more than four-hundred years, Introduction to the Devout Life by Doctor of the Church St. Francis de Sales has been regarded as the essential guide to holiness and loving God. This spiritual classic takes on new life in Lift Up Your Heart, where Rev. John Burns has interpreted ten meditations for the modern reader and distilled them into a ten-day mini-retreat that can easily be completed in the midst of a busy life. This practical book goes right to the heart of helping you kick the habit of floating along on your spiritual journey to start actively pursuing holiness and devotion to God. During the course of the retreat, you'll learn the basics of forming a daily prayer routine, including how to offer yourself to God, meditate on his love, and maintain peace in the face of suffering and clarity in the midst of temptation. The meditations will help you: Adopt gratitude as a daily prayer practice. Examine and reorder your priorities and relationships to better reflect your love for God. Discern between good and evil in your life. Desire to love and serve as Jesus did. In a very real sense, Burns helps you take St. Francis de Sales as your spiritual director for ten days. As you do so, you’ll feel God’s fatherly love and restart your faith life, equipped with the tools to connect with God and live for heaven now.

Author : Francis De Sales
Publisher : Shaw Books
Page : 129 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2010-07-07
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780307553164

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Authentic Devotion by Francis De Sales Pdf

Centuries ago, Francis de Sales–bishop of Geneva during the lifetime of many first generation Protestant Calvinists–wrote about the importance of having a spiritual director. Yet he later told his biographer such a person “would be difficult to find,” suggesting that in these circumstances, “We can look for guidance among the books of authors who are no longer living. Devotional books are our best Directors.” Today, de Sales serves as such a spiritual director to countless modern day believers, and his Introduction to the Devout Life is recognized as one of the truly great works of devotional literature. Originally written as a series of letters of religious guidance, this enduring book is filled with thoughtful spiritual illustrations and radiates with a warm humanity that touches people of all religious backgrounds. A classic masterpiece of spiritual writing, de Sales’ book is acknowledged to be among the top handful of guides to Christian living. No matter where readers are in their spiritual development–whether they are beginners or skilled theologians–this modern interpretation, an “honest paraphrase” of de Sales’ work, will gently guide them down the clearest path imaginable into a deeper and more authentic religious life.

Author : Louise Stacpoole-Kenny
Publisher : TAN Books
Page : 332 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2002-10-12
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781505106763

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St. Francis De Sales by Louise Stacpoole-Kenny Pdf

St. Francis de Sales is famous in the Catholic world for his personality, as well as for his writings and other accomplishments. When he was being considered for beatification, 5,000 witnesses testified to his heroic virtues and miracles. The Calvinist minister of Geneva said of St. Francis de Sales: "If we honored any man as a Saint, I know none more worthy than this man since the days of the Apostles." Impr.

Author : Francis De Sales
Publisher : Classics Made Simple
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2011-09
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0895558653

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The TAN Guide to an Introduction to the Devout Life by Francis De Sales Pdf

TAN Classics Made Simplebooklets are designed to give you an orientation course before you embark on an exploration of the great works of Catholic literature found in our best selling TAN Classics line."

Author : Saint Francis (de Sales),St. Francis de Sales,Allan Ross
Publisher : Courier Corporation
Page : 274 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2009-03-26
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780486471686

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Introduction to the Devout Life by Saint Francis (de Sales),St. Francis de Sales,Allan Ross Pdf

How to live a holy life in the secular world is the focus of this masterpiece of Christian literature by a 16th-century priest. Drawn from the letters of St. Francis de Sales, this enduring spiritual guide offers clear and direct advice about praying, resisting temptation, and maintaining devotion to God.

Author : St. Francis de Sales
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 193 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2013-08-20
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781627933438

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Introduction to the Devout Life by St. Francis de Sales Pdf

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 sevenjteenth 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.

Author : Francisco De Sales
Publisher : Sophia Institute Press
Page : 129 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781933184975

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The Sign of the Cross by Francisco De Sales Pdf

From young St. Francis de Sales comes this defense of the Catholic practice of making the Sign of the Cross, which Calvinists denounced as a Popish invention.

Author : Fr. Thomas Dailey
Publisher : Sophia Institute Press
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2015-07-06
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781622823017

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Live Today Well by Fr. Thomas Dailey Pdf

Living the Christian life requires a strategy. Most of us won’t get to heaven through heroic feats of sanctity, but by learning to live the devout life through our everyday activities. St. Francis de Sales has developed for you a spiritual plan of action — a plan that will help you acquire holiness despite the many responsibilities and mundane realities that take up all your time and effort. In these pages, Fr. Thomas Dailey — an Oblate of St. Francis de Sales — gently guides you through St. Francis de Sales’s spiritual plan, showing how you can balance time devoted to God with the time needed to complete your many tasks each day. You’ll learn St. Francis de Sales’s technique of daily prayer and grace-filled awareness that will transform your life one day at a time — no matter how busy your lifestyle. From making a spiritual retreat during the day to fending off the many temptations you face, Live Today Wellwill help you commune with God throughout your day. And by practicing the little virtues you learn here, you’ll soon find yourself moving toward the heavenly heights as you become the saint you are called by God to be. You’ll also learn: Four ways to become aware of God’s presence Tips for spiritual time-management Simple methods of praying, whether in Church or not How to avoid the three dangerous tendencies that appear in conversations How to conquer your greatest temptations The one virtue which gives greatest assurance for reaching perfection The two critical elements of any good confession

Author : Saint Francis (de Sales)
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 368 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 1877
Category : Consolation
ISBN : UVA:X004914276

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The Consoling Thoughts of St. Francis de Sales by Saint Francis (de Sales) Pdf

Author : Edward Sri
Publisher : Ignatius Press
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2017-01-12
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781681497440

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Who Am I to Judge? by Edward Sri Pdf

"Don't be so judgmental!" "Why are Christians so intolerant?" "Why can't we just coexist?" In an age in which preference has replaced morality, many people find it difficult to speak the truth, afraid of the reactions they will receive if they say something is right or wrong. Using engaging stories and personal experience, Edward Sri helps us understand the classical view of morality and equips us to engage relativism, appealing to both the head and the heart. Learn how Catholic morality is all about love, why making a judgment is not judging a person's soul, and why, in the words of Pope Francis, "relativism wounds people." Topics include: • Real Freedom, Real Love • Sharing truth with compassion • Why "I disagree" doesn't mean "I hate you"

Author : H. L. Sidney Lear
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
Page : 378 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2024-03-13
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9783368723958

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A Selection from the Spiritual Letters of S. Francis de Sales by H. L. Sidney Lear Pdf

Reprint of the original, first published in 1876.

Author : St. Francis de Sales
Publisher : TAN Books
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2013-01-24
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781618901439

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Consoling Thoughts on Trials of an Interior Life by St. Francis de Sales Pdf

In Consoling Thoughts on Trials of an Interior Life St. Francis de Sales, beloved Doctor of the Church, gives us treasured insight from the master of spiritual direction. How can the soul persevere in piety in the midst of affliction? How should we conduct ourselves when suffering interior trials? How can we profit from our own faults? St. Francis de Sales explains all this and more. In this masterful collection, St. Francis speaks to every soul on the riches to be gained from suffering trials and temptations, the advantages we can draw from our own defects, and how to choose and carry the best crosses. Also included are uplifting passages on suffering sadness, or what we would now call depression. Readers of Consoling Thoughts will experience firsthand why St. Francis de Sales (1567-1622) is known to history as the Gentle Saint. St. Francis was Bishop of Geneva and a tireless preacher, who yet made time to correspond with numerous souls who wrote him for his insight and guidance. His Consoling Thoughts are compiled from these letters as well as from his other spiritual works.