Francis de Sales: Essential Writings (The Crossroad Spiritual Legacy Series) [Paperback]

Wendy M. Wright (Author)

Book Description

Series: The Crossroad Spiritual Legacy Series | Publication Date: February 1, 1994

This popular presentation of the life and writings of one of the most influential figures in the history of Christianity includes many rich segments from the spiritual classics Introduction to the Devout Life and Treatise on the Love of God. Wright introduces the reader to the world of de Sales and distills from his masterworks the insights that are as applicable today as when first written.

Product Details

• Paperback: 168 pages
• Publisher: The Crossroad Publishing Company (February 1, 1994)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0824525086
• ISBN-13: 978-0824525088
• Product Dimensions: 8.1 x 5.4 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #515,719 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Francis de Sales: Introduction to the Devout Life, June 18, 2000

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This review is from: Francis de Sales: Essential Writings (The Crossroad Spiritual Legacy Series) (Paperback)

I found & read this book in a Church library and immediately decided to buy it. What impressed me most was St. Francis timeless teachings on how we can lead a devout life in whatever state where are in, whether we are rich or poor. He teaches how we can transform the disadvantages of material riches into spiritual blessings and likewise how to transform poverty into spiritual wealth. The teachings gave me a new perspective on how to lead a devout life in this modern world. The book is very contemplative and full of wisdom. You can read it over many times and still be able to learn new things.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wendy Has Done Her Homework, November 3, 2001

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This review is from: Francis de Sales: Essential Writings (The Crossroad Spiritual Legacy Series) (Paperback)

St. Francis de Sales' book of spiritual direction is a very practical book for the lay person who wishes to lead a devout life without becoming a religious, and still attend to the necessary business that a lay person's life requires. Wendy quotes each of St. Francis de Sales' sections and then provides her commentary on that section. Her commentary is based on her extensive research on each of the sections; the spirituality of the times concerning the subject, its sources, and how that particular spirituality has changed as of today. She has done her homework and provides invaluable insight into her subject, including, in some cases, her own personal experience with it.