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St. Francis de Sales Books & Bio

St. Francis de Sales is a doctor of the Roman Catholic Church, who was active in the struggle against Calvinism and co-founded the order of Visitation Nuns. He is known also for his writings on the topic of spiritual direction and spiritual formation, particularly the Introduction to the Devout Life and the Treatise on the Love of God. In addition to his spiritual works, his writings include controversies against Calvinists, letters, sermons, and documents on diocesan administration.
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    An Introduction to the Devout Life

    An Introduction to the Devout Life is a book to help guide you on your journey towards being a better version of yourself. Written with a pencil in hand, this book is one to read and re-read again and again, as it goes to the heart of becoming good. Throughout 10 brief meditations in Part I, An Introduction to the Devout Life will help orient you toward God and make profound impressions that spark within you the motivation of entering upon the devout life - leading ultimately to God and event...

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    Finding Gods Will for You

    If you're finding it difficult to make sense of your life, or you feel stuck in a rut and are uncertain of the next steps on your path, then look no further than this insightful little book. St. Francis de Sales offers readers solace and guidance when they don't know which direction to take. Finding God's Will for You provides encouraging words and explanations that we are not alone and that our lives are mapped out by a Higher Power – even if we can't always see it right away.This beautifull...

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    The Catholic Controversy

    Between 1594 and 1598, a preacher named Francois converted 72,000 Protestants to the Catholic Faith. These are his words. One of the most remarkable and well-documented events in Catholic history began when a young priest, St. Francis de Sales, volunteered to re-evangelize the Calvinists of the Chablais. Finding his preaching forcefully rejected, St. Francis de Sales shrewdly switched tactics and began a written apologetics campaign, posting pamphlets on walls and slipping them beneath doors ...

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    Roses Among Thorns

    From the thousands of personal letters by St. Francis de Sales comes this short, practical guide that will develop in you the soul-nourishing habits that lead to sanctity. St. Francis de Sales is widely regarded as one of the greatest spiritual advisers in the history of the Church, and we have drawn from his letters the wisest advice for those prepared to take the next step on their spiritual journey. As he did for saints and sinners in his own time, St. Francis de Sales will stiffen your re...

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    Sermons of St. Francis de Sales for Lent

    Sermons of St. Francis de Sales for Lent is the perfect book for those in search of true understanding and transformation during the season of Lent. This inspiring collection contains twelve sermons, given by St. Francis de Sales in the 17th century, on essential aspects of a Christian’s life— fasting and repentance, living a spiritually-driven life, and understanding our Lord’s Passion among many other topics. The sermons emphasize important teachings such as how to resist temptation, the da...

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    The Sign of the Cross

    From the young St. Francis de Sales's heroic efforts to bring Calvinists back to the Faith comes this succinct, eloquent defense of the age-old Catholic practice of making the Sign of the Cross, which sixteenth-century Calvinists denounced as a Popish invention and many Protestants scorn even today. Embodying the zeal of youth and the wisdom of age, this gentle jewel of Catholic apologetics traces the origins of the Sign of the Cross back to the Fathers of the Church, to the Apostles before t...

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    Consoling Thoughts on Trials of an Interior Life

    In Consoling Thoughts on Trials of an Interior Life St. Francis de Sales, beloved Doctor of the Church, gives us treasured insight from the master of spiritual direction. How can the soul persevere in piety in the midst of affliction? How should we conduct ourselves when suffering interior trials? How can we profit from our own faults? St. Francis de Sales explains all this and more. In this masterful collection, St. Francis speaks to every soul on the riches to be gained from suffering trial...

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    Treatise on the Love of God

    Since its original publication in 1773, the Treatise on the Love of God has been an acknowledged classic in Catholic theology and spirituality. Written by St. Francis de Sales and adapted from his sermons and writings, this masterful book combines theological principles with practical applications to effectively explore divine love, which is the subject of Our Lord's first and greatest commandment. In particular, the Treatise on the Love of God draws on scripture as well as the writings of fa...

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    Thy Will Be Done!

    Three centuries ago, people flocked to St. Francis de Sales, seeking his help for their problems. St. Francis spent hours ministering to them face-to-face and wrote over 20,000 letters. From these letters to persons in all walks of life, we've selected the ones that will be most helpful to you today. Each hand-written response to someone like you seeking help for an actual problem. You'll be consoled by warmth, the wisdom, and the holy sympathy you'll find in these pages, as the love of this ...

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    Consoling Thoughts on God and Providence

    Experience the profound and timeless spiritual treasures found in Consoling Thoughts on God and Providence by St. Francis de Sales. This classic Christian text eschews complexity, presenting foundational spiritual teachings in a straightforward style that is both elegant and clear. With particular focus on how God's mercy extends to even the most fallen among us, readers learn timeless lessons of surrendering to His will. St. Francis de Sales is beloved as one of the greatest Doctors of the C...

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    The Devout Life

    One of the greatest spiritual classics of all time is Introduction to the Devout Life, the St. Francis de Sales masterpiece written in the seventeenth century. Deacon Matthew Newsome breaks open this divine guide from one of the most sought-after spiritual counselors in history and helps you apply it to your life today. In these pages, you will find the direction you need to grow closer to God and practice Christian discipleship regardless of your vocation.De Sales insisted that devotion is f...

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