The Exercise Of Virtues Introduction To The Devout Life Part 3

The Exercise of Virtues: Introduction to the Devout Life (Part 3) -- Large Print

To all, who through the devout life seek after the love of God, this book sets forth how one should practice certain virtues most suitable to advancement, only dwelling on such special points as you might not find elsewhere, or be able to make out yourself. Topics include: friendship, humility, patience, the choice of virtues, gentleness, marriage, conversation with others, games and recreation, chastity and more.332 pages, Large Print softcover.Written by Gentleman Saint and Doctor of the Church, St. Francis de Sales.-- "May it please God that this book, the most perfect of its kind in the opinion of contemporaries of the Saint, be read now as it formerly was by practically every one. If this were done, Christian piety certainly would flourish the world over and the Church of God could rejoice in the assurance of a widespread attainment of holiness by her children." -- Pope Pius XI (January 26, 1923)

The Exercise of Virtues Introduction to the Devout life (Part 3)

To all, who through the devout life seek after the love of God, this book sets forth how one should practice certain virtues most suitable to Christian advancement, only dwelling on such special points as you might not find elsewhere, or be able to make out yourself. Topics include: humility, patience, the choice of virtues, gentleness, friendship, marriage, conversation with others, games and recreation, chastity and more. 180 pages, pocket edition.-- May it please God that this book be read now as it formerly was by practically every one. If this were done, Christian piety certainly would flourish the world over and the Church of God could rejoice in the assurance of a widespread attainment of holiness by her children.Written by Francis de Sales.

Introduction to the Devout Life