Francis de Sales Essential Writings

By Wendy M. Wright

This popular presentation of the life and writings of one of the most influential figures in the history of Christianity includes many rich segments from the spiritual classics Introduction to the... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0824525086
• ISBN13: 9780824525088
• Release Date: February 1994
• Publisher: Crossroad Publishing
• Length: 168 Pages
• Weight: 0.48 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.4" x 8.3"

Customer Reviews

Wendy Has Done Her Homework

St. Francis de Sales' book of spiritual direction is a very practical book for the lay person who wishes to lead a devout life without becoming a religious, and still attend to the necessary business that a lay person's life requires. Wendy quotes each of St. Francis de Sales' sections and then provides her commentary on that section. Her commentary is based on her extensive research on each of the sections; the spirituality of the times concerning the subject, its sources, and how that particular spirituality has changed as of today. She has done her homework and provides invaluable insight into her subject, including, in some cases, her own personal experience with it.

Francis de Sales: Introduction to the Devout Life

I found & read this book in a Church library and immediately decided to buy it. What impressed me most was St. Francis timeless teachings on how we can lead a devout life in whatever state where are in, whether we are rich or poor. He teaches how we can transform the disadvantages of material riches into spiritual blessings and likewise how to transform poverty into spiritual wealth. The teachings gave me a new perspective on how to lead a devout life in this modern world. The book is very contemplative and full of wisdom. You can read it over many times and still be able to learn new things.