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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.&rdquo;</span></em></p> <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&mdash;St. Francis de Sales</span></p> <p><strong>Everyone wants to go to Heaven, but how many of us actually know how to get there?</strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">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. 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Additionally, St. Francis will explain that the devout life is a choice worthy for its own sake: &ldquo;And our blessed Lord Himself assure[s] us that a devout life is a lovely, a pleasant, and a happy life.&rdquo;</span></p> <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Addressed as a personal letter to Philothea (which means &ldquo;lover of God&rdquo;) this book covers all the parts of a devout life:</span></p> <ul> <li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our desire to lead a devout life&nbsp;</span></li> <li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our full resolution to do so</span></li> <li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How we should approach God in prayer and the Sacraments</span></li> <li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The practice of 16 important virtues</span></li> <li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remedies against ordinary temptations</span></li> <li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And confirmation in our practice of devotion</span></li> </ul> <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With this beautiful copy of the </span><strong><em>Introduction to the Devout Life </em></strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">from TAN Books's Catholic Classics Series, you will be prepared for any struggle in your life. </span><strong>From minor everyday worries to the larger concerns of your vocation and your Christian duties, St. Francis de Sales&rsquo;s perennial work will be your guide to sainthood.&nbsp;</strong></p>","tags":[],"warranty":"","price":{"without_tax":{"formatted":"$9.95","value":9.95,"currency":"USD"},"tax_label":"Tax","rrp_without_tax":{"formatted":"$14.95","value":14.95,"currency":"USD"},"saved":{"formatted":"$5.00","value":5,"currency":"USD"},"price_range":{"min":{"without_tax":{"formatted":"$9.95","value":9.95,"currency":"USD"},"tax_label":"Tax"},"max":{"without_tax":{"formatted":"$14.95","value":14.95,"currency":"USD"},"tax_label":"Tax"}}},"height":"8.50","detail_messages":"","availability":"","page_title":"An Introduction to the Devout Life","cart_url":"https://saint-benedict-press-sandbox-1.mybigcommerce.com/cart.php","max_purchase_quantity":0,"mpn":null,"upc":"9780895552280","options":[{"id":5198,"type":"Configurable_PickList_Set","display_name":"Format","required":true,"state":"variant_option","partial":"set-rectangle","condition":true,"values":[{"id":9902,"label":"MP3 Audio Download","selected":false,"data":"MP3 Audio Download"},{"id":9903,"label":"Paperbound","selected":false,"data":"Paperbound"},{"id":9904,"label":"eBook","selected":false,"data":"eBook"}]}],"related_products":[{"id":19769,"sku":"TE9524","name":"An Introduction to the Devout Life (eBook)","url":"https://saint-benedict-press-sandbox-1.mybigcommerce.com/products/books/other/ebooks-audiobooks/an-introduction-to-the-devout-life-ebook/","availability":"","rating":4,"brand":null,"category":["Books/General/eBooks & Audiobooks"],"summary":"“You aim at true devotion, my dear Philothea, because, as a Christian, you know how acceptable it is to the Divine Majesty. 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An Introduction to the Devout Life

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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
Imprint:
TAN Books
Pages:
360
Publication Date:
7/1/1994
Product Format:
Paperbound
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https://tanbooks.com/content/TC1253_Preview.pdf
Height:
8.50
Width:
5.50

12 Reviews

  • 5
    Wonderful book

    Posted by JOANNE K. on Nov 16th 2022

    I&#x27;m excited to begin reading this one!

  • 5
    Wonderful book!

    Posted by KATHERINE B. on Nov 16th 2022

    I am only a little bit into this book, but I love what I’ve read so far. St. Francis de Sales was a …

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  • 5
    Great book

    Posted by PAT G. on Nov 14th 2022

    Great book

  • 5
    5 stars

    Posted by Carlos D. on Nov 9th 2022

    Great Classic! I recommend this book to any Christian or even nonbelievers. It shows how a good spir…

    Read More
  • 4
    Very comprehensive and at times

    Posted by Marguerite W. on Sep 13th 2022

    Very comprehensive and at times difficult to read. Have to slow down and appreciate the content. Ver…

    Read More
  • 1
    PHILOTHEA or An Introduction to the

    Posted by Annette D. on Sep 8th 2022

    Have not received.

  • 5
    havent read it yet

    Posted by susan k. on Sep 6th 2022

    havent read it yet

  • 5
    A Book That Makes A Difference

    Posted by David R. on May 28th 2022

    A gentle explanation of the path to Christ. Each chapter worth a week&#x27;s meditation.

  • 5
    Introduction to the devout life

    Posted by Kelly D. on May 19th 2022

    What a wonderful classic!