The work is also used as a guide in Christian spiritual direction. Like The Imitation of Christ by Thomas a Kempis, it is considered a spiritual classic in the Christian tradition. It is typically categorized as a form of reading known as lectio divina ('divine reading'), based on the Christian monastic practice of spiritual reading. It enjoyed wide popularity, and was well received in both Protestant and Catholic circles, evidenced by its translation into all major languages of the day. The final edition was published in 1619, prior to the death of Francis in 1622. They could easily be removed (see photo example).Wikipedia:Introduction to the Devout Life (French: Introduction à la vie dévote) is a book written by Saint Francis de Sales, the first edition being published in 1609. Very little shelfware.There is some pencil underlining to a few pages in chapters 4, 5, and 6.

A.6 1/4' 4 1/2' x 1'367 PagesBoards and spine our straight and tight, all pages are in tact. will guide you through 'Introduction to the Devout Life' by. Francis De SalesBishop and Prince of Geneva, to which is prefixed An Abstract Of His Life.Published by: Frederick Pustet & Co.Printed in U. Informative and enriching, these 20-30 mins episodes will allow you to learn from the Catholic Church’s most revered saints and teachers as you seek to cultivate your spiritual life. Consider that but a few years since you were not born into the world, and your soul was as yet non-existent. CL/317/.51920 Introduction to A Devout Life,from the French of St. Other audio meditations from the Introduction of the Devout Life Of Creation. will guide you through Introduction to the Devout Life by St.

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