Introduction to the Devout Life

Using a conversational tone, St. Francis de Sales explains the most serious of subjects: a complete plan leading to sanctified life, unfolding in easily understandable stages, and developing logically one after another. The careful arrangement and inner balance of the subject matter is reflected in brief topical chapters divided into five parts. After an initial process of dedicating heart and soul to God, we learn how on to pray and make the best use of the Sacraments. Then follows the pra...