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The Devout Life
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Introduction to the Devout Life, written by St. Francis de Sales in the seventeenth century, is considered one of the greatest spiritual masterpieces of all time. Deacon Matthew Newsome dissects this heavenly advice from one of history's most sought-after spiritual counsellors and shows you how to apply it to your life today. Regardless of your profession, you will find the guidance you need on these pages to grow closer to God and practice Christian discipleship.
De Sales argued that devotion is for everyone, not only the religious professionals. He wrote for the typical layman, much as Deacon Matt does in delivering de Sales' wisdom to any Christian seeking practical guidance on growing in holiness today.
Matt, Deacon combines brief, easy-to-read chapters adapted from de Sales's teaching with realistic realities of current life to prepare you for a life of communion with God. You will discover how to nurture prayerfulness and virtue, how to resist temptation, and how to enkindle holiness. Questions for self-reflection, Scripture for contemplation, and extra step-by-step meditations are included. This book is ideal for both personal devotion and small-group conversations.
You will also learn:
- How to rid yourself of sinful desires and “fly like an eagle”
- Twelve tips and meditations to help you make a fruitful general confession
- Eight practical techniques to become more focused and recollected in prayer
- A five-point method for developing mental prayer and overcoming obstacles in prayer
- Sure ways to overcome worry and sadness and stay the course
Furthermore, you will learn how to help worthily during Mass and get the most out of your sacramental reception. Through examples from Scripture, the saints, and everyday living, you will learn how to develop in the virtues you need most in your current stage of life, whether married or single.
De Sales used practical examples to teach the people of his time about spirituality, and in these pages, Deacon Matt does the same for you on topics like cultivating virtuous friendships, fasting wisely, socializing charitably, enjoying leisure, living generously, and more. You will learn not only how to develop in holiness, but also how to live a grace-filled life full of comfort and joy, with de Sales as your guide.
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