Introduction to the Devout Life
By St. Francis de Sales
(Added April 7, 2020)
Thorough instructions on living a holy and sinless life in practically every state of life. Often used for spiritual direction by those who have no spiritual directors.
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p.168 Modesty
p.285 We must keep our eyes on eternal bliss, and not forsake it for anything at all
p.283 The exercises in this book are suitable even for those not accustomed to prayer
p.282 The advice in this book are not too numerous in practice
p.282 Annual Retreat Exercise #15: The sentiments we must preserve after the conclusion
p.281 Annual Retreat Exercise #14: Conclusion of these exercises
p.280 Annual Retreat Exercise #13: General affections on the preceding considerations
p.279 Annual Retreat Exercise #12: Consideration of the eternal love of God towards us
p.278 Annual Retreat Exercise #11: Consideration of the love that Jesus Christ bears us