Introduction to the Devout Life (Paperback)

2011 Reprint of 1956 Edition Translated by Michael Day at The Newman Press. Full facsimile of the original edition, not reproduced with Optical Recognition Software. "Introduction to the Devout Life" is the most popular Catholic "self-help" book of all time. First published in the early 17th century, it has proven its value as a daily spiritual guide and helpful reference for living an authentic Christian life. Written specifically for laymen, it began as letters from Saint Francis to a married woman who was seeking holiness amidst the distractions of her life of wealth and status. It contains treasures of wisdom for every reader, from eager beginner to lifelong Christian. Devout life does not require withdrawal from the world. This was the central insight of Saint Francis de Sales, a 16th-century priest whose "Introduction to the Devout Life" has not gone out of print in almost four centuries. Francis served the church at a dangerous time in a dangerous place: during the Reformation, in Calvinist areas of France, when celebrating mass was punishable by death. He was a popular minister and a prolific letter writer whose correspondence was cherished for its clear and direct instruction in the ways of piety. The book collects passages from many of those letters, organized as one message addressed to the allegorical character Philothea (which means "lover of God"). The book includes long sections about prayer, temptation, and how to maintain and renew devotion to God. But it is most distinguished by its discussion of how to live a holy life in the secular world. Each chapter (such as "How to Combine Due Care for a Good Reputation with Humility") is frank, uncannily modern, and precise. --Michael Joseph Gross

General

Imprint:	Martino Fine Books
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	August 2011
First published:	August 2011
Authors:	St.Francis De Sales • Michael Day
Dimensions:	229 x 152 x 15mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback - Trade
Pages:	272
ISBN-13:	978-1-61427-149-9
Categories:	Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > Christianity > Roman Catholicism, Roman Catholic Church > General Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > Christianity > The Bible > Bible readings or selections Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > Christianity > Christian religious experience > Christian mysticism Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > Christianity > Christian life & practice > Personal Christian testimony & popular inspirational works Books > Religion & Spirituality > Christianity > Christian life & practice > Personal Christian testimony & popular inspirational works Books > Religion & Spirituality > Christianity > Christian religious experience > Christian mysticism Books > Religion & Spirituality > Christianity > Roman Catholicism, Roman Catholic Church > General Books > Religion & Spirituality > Christianity > The Bible > Bible readings or selections Books > Christianity > Christian life & practice Books > Christianity > Christian Religious Experience > Christian mysticism Books > Christianity > Roman Catholicism, Roman Catholic Church Books > Christianity > The Bible > Bible readings or selections
LSN:	1-61427-149-6
Barcode:	9781614271499

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