Introduction to the Devout Life

Boer Paul A, St. Francis de Sales, Paul A. Boer Sr., Anonymous

ISBN 10: 1479268054 / ISBN 13: 9781479268054

Published by CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2012

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Introduction to the Devout Life
• Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
• Publication Date: 2012
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1479268054
• ISBN 13: 9781479268054
• Binding: Book
• Condition: New
• Dimensions: 15.24W x 1.63H x 22.86D centimeters 15.24 centimeters width by 1.63 centimeters height by 22.86 centimeters depth
• Weight: 386 grams

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Synopsis

"An Introduction to the Devout Life", a work intended to lead "Philothea", the soul living in the world, into the paths of devotion, that is to say, of true and solid piety. Every one should strive to become pious, and "it is an error, it is even a heresy", to hold that piety is incompatible with any state of life. In the first part the author helps the soul to free itself from all inclination to, or affection for, sin; in the second, he teaches it how to be united to God by prayer and the sacraments; in the third, he exercises it in the practice of virtue; in the fourth, he strengthens it against temptation; in the fifth, he teaches it how to form its resolutions and to persevere. The "Introduction", which is a masterpiece of psychology, practical morality, and common sense, was translated into nearly every language even in the lifetime of the author, and it has since gone through innumerable editions.

About the Author

Saint Francis de Sales (1567 –1622) was Bishop of Geneva and is a Roman Catholic saint. He worked to convert Protestants back to Catholicism, and was an accomplished preacher. He is known also for his writings on the topic of spiritual direction and spiritual formation, particularly Introduction to the Devout Life. His writings on the perfections of the Heart of Mary as the model of love for God influenced St. Jean Eudes C.O. to develop the joint devotion to the Hearts of Jesus and Mary.