The School of Christian Perfection

by Liguori

Overview

In this seminal work, St. Alphonsus Liguori, Doctor of the Church, presents a comprehensive guide to achieving Christian perfection through the pursuit of virtue. Drawing from his extensive theological writings, Alphonsus provides a month-by-month exploration of essential virtues such as faith, hope, charity, poverty, chastity, obedience, meekness, and humility. Each chapter offers insightful meditations, scriptural reflections, and practical counsel for cultivating and integrating these virtues into everyday life.

Celebrated for his spiritual wisdom and compassionate approach, Saint Alphonsus inspires readers to pursue holiness with purpose, dedication, and discipline. His teachings unveil the transformative power of faith and the deep serenity found in surrendering to God’s will. For those earnestly striving to enrich their spiritual lives, The School of Christian Perfection serves as an invaluable resource, charting a course to live as devoted disciples of Christ.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781505135572
Publisher:	TAN Books
Publication date:	02/01/2025
Product dimensions:	5.00(w) x 7.00(h) x (d)

About the Author

St. Alphonsus Liguori was born in 1696 to Neapolitan nobility at Marianella, Italy. He became a recognizable lawyer after going through law school at the age of sixteen, but later decided to leave law in favor of giving his salvation more attention. Alphonsus joined the Oratory of St. Philip Neri as a seminarian and was ordained in 1726, when he was thirty. The homilies he gave had the special ability of converting those who had fallen away from the faith. He also founded the Congregation of the Most Holy Redeemer, and authored such works as The Glories of Mary, The True Spouse of Jesus Christ, Attaining Salvation, The Blessed Virgin Mary, Preparation for Death Abridged, What Will Hell Be Like?, The Twelve Steps to Holiness and Salvation, and The Way of the Cross.

After being a bishop for over a decade, St. Alphonsus Liguori died on the first of August, 1787. He was canonized by Pope Gregory XVI in 1839, and declared a Doctor of the Church in 1871. His feast is celebrated on August 1.