An Introduction to the Devout Life

by Francis de Sales

Publisher:

M. H. Gill & Son

, 1885

Overview

St. Francis began An Introduction to the Devout Life as a correspondence with a married women looking to increase her spiritual devotion in the midst of a busy life; the result was a layman’s guide to the spiritual life. Each chapter is a short meditation designed to challenge and refocus the believer towards an authentic Christian life. At nearly 120 chapters, An Introduction to the Devout Life is the perfect companion for jump-starting a devotional routine or continuing a life-long journey of spiritual maturity.

Product Details

• Title: An Introduction to the Devout Life
• Author: Francis de Sales
• Publisher: M. H. Gill and Son
• Publication Date: 1885
• Pages: 286

About Francis de Sales

Francis de Sales (August 21, 1567 – December 28, 1622) was Bishop of Geneva and is a Roman Catholic saint. He worked to convert Protestants back to Catholicism, and was an accomplished preacher. He is known also for his writings on the topic of spiritual direction and spiritual formation, particularly Introduction to the Devout Life, along with his Treatise on the Love of God.