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“You aim at true devotion, my dear Philothea, because, as a Christian, you know how acceptable it is to the Divine Majesty. But inasmuch as trifling errors at the outset of any undertaking are wont to increase rapidly as we advance, frequently becoming almost irreparable, it is needful that, first of all, you should ascertain wherein lies the virtue of devotion.”
—St. Francis de Sales
Everyone wants to go to Heaven, but how many of us actually know how to get there?
Learn from the writings of St. Francis de Sales, the Doctor of Charity, on this very matter in his work that specifically addresses this most important question. The knowledgeable and holy Doctor of the Church writes in a way that is at once easy to read and suited to all readers, yet thorough, authoritative, reliable, kind, and gentle. He guides us to the knowledge that we are all called to the devout life. True devotion to God, as St. Francis de Sales points out, adorns every vocation. Additionally, St. Francis will explain that the devout life is a choice worthy for its own sake: “And our blessed Lord Himself assure[s] us that a devout life is a lovely, a pleasant, and a happy life.”
Addressed as a personal letter to Philothea (which means “lover of God”) this book covers all the parts of a devout life:
Our desire to lead a devout life
Our full resolution to do so
How we should approach God in prayer and the Sacraments
The practice of 16 important virtues
Remedies against ordinary temptations
And confirmation in our practice of devotion
With this beautiful copy of the Introduction to the Devout Life from TAN Books's Catholic Classics Series, you will be prepared for any struggle in your life. From minor everyday worries to the larger concerns of your vocation and your Christian duties, St. Francis de Sales’s perennial work will be your guide to sainthood.
Author:
St. Francis de Sales
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TAN Books
Pages:
360
Publication Date:
7/1/1994
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15 Reviews
5
Currently, I am taking a course on Catholic Church History.
Posted by Dawn Lyons (Mrs. Raymond Lyons Kr.) on May 23rd 2025
As a supplemental reading, this book is excellent prayer preparation
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An Introduction to the Deout Life
Posted by Sylvan Gilliland on Feb 13th 2024
Very readable and understandable. Helpful with spiritual growth.
5
Very good
Posted by MATTHEW PUTNAM on Oct 4th 2023
This book has lots of good, actionable advice
5
A very edifying book. Leads one closer to God!
Posted by Anna Rögnvaldsdóttir on Sep 26th 2023
I am looking forward to read the whole book.
5
introduction to the devout life
Posted by Ed T. on May 24th 2023
One of the best books to begin your Catholic prayer life after confirmation. Teaches daily prayer an…
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A Gorgeous Introduction to Deeper Spirituality
Posted by Luke S. on May 24th 2023
This edition of St. Francis de Sales "An Introduction to the Devout Life" is a beautiful b…
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5
Amazing
Posted by Tanner on May 24th 2023
An amazing (and very in-depth) book. Would wholeheartedly recommend!
5
Wonderful book!
Posted by KATHERINE B. on Oct 31st 2022
I am only a little bit into this book, but I love what Ive read so far. St. Francis de Sales was a b…
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5
Wonderful book
Posted by JOANNE K. on Oct 22nd 2022
I'm excited to begin reading this one!
5
Great book
Posted by PAT G. on Oct 17th 2022
Great book
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5 stars
Posted by Carlos D. on Oct 15th 2022
Great Classic! I recommend this book to any Christian or even nonbelievers. It shows how a good spir…
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4
Very comprehensive and at times
Posted by Marguerite W. on Aug 28th 2022
Very comprehensive and at times difficult to read. Have to slow down and appreciate the content. Ver…