Introduction to the Devout Life - Softcover

Ross, Allan; De Sales, St Francis

 
9780486471686: Introduction to the Devout Life

Synopsis

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.

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About the Author

A key figure in France's Counter Reformation, St. Francis de Sales (1567-1622) served as Bishop of Geneva and was canonized in 1665. The popularity of his prolific writings on spirituality led to his nomination as the patron saint of authors and journalists.

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9780766100749: Introduction to the Devout Life (1934)

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ISBN 10:  076610074X ISBN 13:  9780766100749
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing Co, 1997
Softcover