The Sweet and Gentle Struggle: Francis de Sales on the Necessity of Spiritual Friendship - Hardcover

McGoldrick, Terence A.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0761804161 ISBN 13: 9780761804161

Publisher: University Press Of America, 1996

Synopsis

The 17th century bishop Francis de Sales is known in the Catholic tradition as the doctor of love. His genius was to adapt a practical spirituality for people living in the world. His key ingredient for Christian perfection is friendship. Friendship is a special relationship that aids and consoles on what he calls the rough and slippery paths of life. Investigating both the man and his theory of friendship, this book surveys the great thinkers on the subject to learn how the mystery of friendship is essential for human and spiritual growth.

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About the Author

Terence A. McGoldrick is Assistant Professor of Theology at Assumption College in Worcester, Massachusetts.

Review

Terence McGoldrick has written a lucid and well-researched study of one of the most significant themes in Salesian, indeed, all of Christian spirituality--friendship...the most thorough study on the subject in English, in fact, any language yet.>>>> (Wendy Wright)

...McG marshals an impressive array of evidence...a wealth of insightsinto, the saint's life and thought. ...impressive achievement and major contribution to Salesian scholarship.>>>> (Joseph F. Chorpenning)

...there is much valuable material here.>>>> (Joseph F. Chorpenning French History)

Whether he is discussing Aristotle, Augustine, Thomas Aquinas or Frances de Sales, the author shows a mastery of the topic and of the texts.>>>> (Joseph F. Power)

Whether he is discussing Aristotle, Augustine, Thomas Aquinas or Frances de Sales, the author shows a mastery of the topic and of the texts. (Joseph F. Power)

Terence McGoldrick has written a lucid and well-researched study of one of the most significant themes in Salesian, indeed, all of Christian spirituality--friendship...the most thorough study on the subject in English, in fact, any language yet. (Wendy Wright)

...McG marshals an impressive array of evidence...a wealth of insightsinto, the saint's life and thought. ...impressive achievement and major contribution to Salesian scholarship. (Joseph F. Chorpenning)

...there is much valuable material here. (Joseph F. Chorpenning French History)

Edition details

• Publisher: University Press Of America
• Publication date: 1996
• ISBN 10: 0761804161
• ISBN 13: 9780761804161
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 548