Introduction to the Devout Life (Christian Classics Library)

Sales, Francis De

ISBN 10: 0281077096 / ISBN 13: 9780281077090

Published by SPCK Publishing, 2017

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Introduction to the Devout Life (Christian Classics Library)
• Publisher: SPCK Publishing
• Publication Date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0281077096
• ISBN 13: 9780281077090
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

'What was revolutionary, in Francis, was his belief that one could remain in the world and yet be holy.'
Piers Paul Read, from the Introduction

Francis de Sales was born in France and became Bishop of Geneva in the early seventeenth century. Famed for his patience, he was known as a preacher, evangelist and spiritual director. Together with Jane de Chantal, he founded the congregation of the Visitation of Holy Mary.

Written to help lay people to live in the world without being influenced by its spirit, Introduction to the Devout Life is a timeless classic on spiritual growth. It provides a series of practical meditations that can enrich the reader's prayer life.

In short, pithy chapters, Francis de Sales gives advice on such topics as humility, patience and poverty of spirit. His aim is to guide anyone with courage and determination to live a life of true devotion.

About the Author

Piers Paul Read is the author of works of fiction, history, biography and journalism. He is best known for Alive: The story of the Andes survivors, which won the Thomas More medal for the most distinguished contribution to Catholic literature.