books by Francis De Sales     books:       Introduction to the Devout Life30 reviews Francis De Sales Vintage, 2002 Truly a useful introduction! I sought out this book on the advice of a priest and was not expecting the book to as useful as it was! I was immediately drawn into the book as it explained how a devotional life can be integrated into any state of life. I especially was thankful of the effort de Sales puts into explaining what is proper for one to do according to their vocation in life. Though I am Catholic, a Pentecostal ...             Set Your Heart Free (30 Days With a Great Spiritual Teacher)1 review Francis De Sales Ave Maria Press, 2008 Practical This is an excellent book for the everyday person who wants practical advice on walking closer with God through life's daily difficulties. There are 30 meditations, and I did one a day during Lent which was a wonderful experience.Francis de Sales gives very down-to-earth advice for us ordinary people.             Finding God's Will for You3 reviews St. Francis de Sales Sophia Institute Press, 1998 Great spiritual and psychological insight I love reading this saint's works because of his practical and insightful writings. He seems to be able to shine a light on psychological motivations, rationalizations and defenses, and to carefully examine them in the rays of truth. Sometimes it feels like he's almost ruthlessly piecing through and blowing all my cover. One of his passages seems to particuarly address the problems of modern ...             Francis De Sales, Jane De Chantal: Letters of Spiritual Direction (Classics of Western Spirituality)1 review St. Francis De Sales, Joseph F. Power, ... Paulist Press, 1988 Mellow Advice in a Cantankerous Age It is probably worth recapping the history of this remarkable series of spiritual writings provided by Paulist Press. In the late 1970s Paulist set out to provide a limited number of volumes of great western spiritual thinkers and authors. The original goal, as I recall, was to produce approximately eighty volumes for subscription or individual purchase, spread out over a period of about twenty ...             Thy Will Be Done: Letters to Persons in the World1 review De Sales, Saint Francis Sophia Institute Press, 1995 Marvelous pastoral advice In this collection of letters written by Saint Francis de Sales, it's easy to see that people are the same yesterday, today and tomorrow. Saint Francis' gentle advice and counsel is as appropriate today as it was 300+ years ago. He clearly teaches his correspondents how to achieve holiness in whatever walk of life they find themselves in. Although a few of these letters are written to men ...             The Sermons of Saint Francis De Sales on Prayer1 review Francis De Sales Tan Books & Pub, 1985 Review from the Publisher 32 Pp. PB. Impr. Covers the goal, spirit, kinds and heart of prayer, in 4 short sermons. Says that prayer is the key to all holiness and the secret of sanctity. Shows the hidden meanings of Scripture--especially the Song of Songs--as applied to prayer. Great insights on Catholic doctrines and holiness by a Saint declared a doctor of the Church in 1877.             Authentic Devotion: A Modern Interpretation of Introduction to the Devout Life by Francis de Sales Francis De Sales Shaw Books, 2002 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.” ...             Treatise on the Love of God1 review St. Francis de Sales, Henry Benedit Mackey Tan Books & Publishers, 1997 Review from the Publisher 555 Pp. PB. Masterful combination of theological principles and practical application regarding divine love-the subject of Our Lord's first and greatest commandment. Based on Scripture, the Fathers, St. Thomas, it reveals the author's great learning. An acknowledged classic which goes to the heart of the True Religion             Living Love: A Modern Edition of Treatise on the Love of God (Christian Classics (Brewster, Mass.).)2 reviews De Sales, Saint Francis, Francis Paraclete Press (MA), 2003 Easy reading of a deep subject I've read other books by deSales and loved them. This modern version is much easier to read while remaining faithful to the spirit of deSales. The book assures us that a deep prayer life is within the reach of those who desire it. The book offers inspiration, comfort and challenge in the form of guidance. Buy it, and let your heart soar with the Love of God.             Selections from the Letters of St. Francis de Sales Francis de Sales CreateSpace, 2008 This book is a republication of a translation of St. Francis de Sales' letters, originally published in 1856. Topics of the letters include God's love for us, trust in God's providence, joy in the Christian life, and faithfulness in daily duties.             Introduction to the Devout Life St. Francis de Sales Newman Press, 1955 New translation by Michael Day, Cong. Orat.             Introduction to the Devout Life St. Francis de Sales Harper Torchbooks, 1966 Francis de Saless 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 these instructions on how to ...             The Sermons of St. Francis De Sales on Our Lady2 reviews St. Francis of Sales, Francis de Sales TAN, 1993 Review from the Publisher Now available in English for the first time, these 13 sermons present a multitude of precious insights on Our Lady as perfect exemplar of Christian virtues. Preached by that great yet gentle Doctor of the Church, St. Francis de Sales moves easily over both New and Old Testaments, especially the Song of Songs. St. Francis shows how Our Lady's Conception, birth, infancy, childhood, Presentation, ...             The Art of Loving God: Simple Virtues for the Christian Life2 reviews De Sales, Saint Francis Sophia Institute Press, 1997 What a beautiful book! Since Brother Lawrence is my all-time favorite spiritual author, I could not wait to read this book. It is not so simple as Brother Lawrence, but it abounds with suggestions for walking with God (the original title of the book). Fr. Healy reminds us that God never asks more of us than we can give, and that love, not obligation and never fear, is the motor of the Christian life. Walk with God ...             Introduction to the Devout Life: A Popular Abridgment2 reviews De Sales, Saint Francis Tan Books & Publishers, 1990 Introduction to the Devout Life : A Popular Abridgment This book by St Francis De Sales is very readable and inspiring for anyone wanting to be a lover of God. Written in the 1600's it is as relevant today as then. Aimed not at Religious or Priests but at Lay men and women it explains how to build your faith and prayer life. The abridgement enables today's reader to clearly follow the teachings of this French Bishop. 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