"Three centuries ago, people flocked to St. Francis de Sales, seeking his help for their problems. St. Francis spent hours ministering to them face-to-face and wrote over 20,000 letters. From these letters to persons in all walks of life, we've selected the ones that will be most helpful to you today. Each hand-written response to someone like you seeking help for an actual problem. You'll be consoled by warmth, the wisdom, and the holy ..."
"Ibrahim is tempted to exchange his job in the old market place in Marrakesh for a freer life as a desert nomad, until a dream shows him that freedom is something carried in the heart."
Authentic Devotion(1stEdition) A Modern Interpretation of Introduction to the Devout Life by FrancisdeSales by FranciscoDeSales, Bernard Bangley Paperback, 128 Pages, Published 2002 by Shaw Books ISBN-13: 978-0-87788-000-4, ISBN: 0-87788-000-X
"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 s ..."
"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. Jo ..."
"Book Description 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 seventeenth 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 the ..."
"At this the Blessed Spirits are ravished with two admirations, first for the infinite beauty, which they contemplate, secondly for the abyss of the infinity which remains to be seen in this same beauty. Oh God! how admirable is that ..."
"This volume consists of nine sermons preached by St. Francis de Sales--saintly Bishop, Founder and Doctor of the Church--during Advent and Christmas of various years from 1613 to 1622. Steeped as he was in Sacred Scripture, St. Francis de Sales draws forth a wonderful variety of theological and mystical meanings in the events and persons commemorated each year during the holy seasons of Advent and Christmas. These sermons are a verita ..."
"San Francisco de Sales fue especialmente director espiritual. Fruto de este ministerio son sus grandes tratados de espiritualidad, que tienen origen precisamente en sus cartas espirituales. Este libro selecciona 176 de entre las dirigidas a la Madre Chantal. A través de ellas estudia los rasgos característicos de la dirección espiritual del Obispo de Ginebra y el proceso seguido por Juana Francisca de Chantal en su camino hacia la perfe ..."
"Pertenece, histórica y geográficamente, al contencioso religioso centroeuropeo de los siglos XVI y XVII. Conserva el sabor de lo fronterizo y lo novedoso, desconociendo el resultado futuro."