
Please leave your name, location, and question(s). Questions? Send an e-mail to or call 83.Avila Institute for Spiritual Formation.The Contemplative Rosary App (phones and tablets only).The Contemplative Rosary – Connie Rossini, Dan Burke An Introduction to the Devout Life A beloved classic Deeply helpful guide to reaching the goal of heaven A book no home should be without As no sensible person would make a long road trip without first consulting a map, so the person intent upon gaining Heaven should first resort to a competent guide to reach that Goal of all goals.


The final edition was published in 1619, prior to the death of Francis in 1622. If you would like to see the special live audience Q&A which takes place after the show is over, make sure to watch the video above! Introduction to the Devout Life (French: Introduction à la vie dévote) is a book written by Saint Francis de Sales, the first edition being published in 1609. John-Julian, OJN complete annotated version.Join us for this episode of Divine Intimacy Radio “ Introduction to the Devout Life” where we discuss the recent Apostoli Viae Investiture ceremony, Avila Summit, and the opportunity to join a new study on a book by St. Ryan edition noted here 2) the Indian msfs version translated by Mookenthottham, Nazareth and Kolencherry and 3) the Fr. At Embraced by God library we have these translations of the work in stock available for purchase: 1) The John K. This book is truly medicine for the soul. Ryan translation first copyrighted in 1950 has been the scholarly standard by which all contemporary attempts have been compared, and the edition which new the attempts hope to exceed in making the thought of the great saint available to modern audiences. : Introduction to the Devout Life (9781783794461) by Saint Francis De Sales Catholic Way Publishing and a great selection of similar New. Above all, he is a spiritual genius, and thus was made a Doctor of the Church. The human insight and wisdom of this literary genius has surprised people for generations. Then the author proceeds to show you how to grow in that holiness in prayer, the practice of good (virtues), overcoming stumbling blocks, and renewing and reviewing your progress and determination. It tries to convince the readers of their call to and true identity as being themselves, holy and beloved. The Introduction has been translated many times and into many languages, and never been out of print since it was first published in 1609.

Ryan translation of the Introduction to the Devout Life by Francis de Sales.
