St. Francis wrote for the busy person in the world, and these extracts present his doctrine in a way which the ordinary reader will find stimulating and enriching. Michael Hollings, the well-known broadcaster and writer, presents the essence of St. Francis' distinctive spirituality. The Daily Reading Series presents selections from the spiritual classics in a form suitable for daily reading and meditation. These pocket size books are 4 1/4" x 7" and contain 96 pages.
Francis de Sales was Bishop of Geneva, and was an accomplished preacher. He is known also for his writings on the topic of spiritual direction and spiritual formation, particularly Introduction to the Devout Life.
Francis came to the conclusion that whatever God had in store for him was good, because God is Love, as Scripture attests. This faithful devotion to the God of love not only expelled his doubts, but also influenced the rest of his life and his teachings.
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