Set Your Heart Free (30 Days with a Great Spiritual Teacher) [Paperback]

Francis de Sales (Author), John Kirvan (Editor), Caroline Myss (Foreword)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 2008 | Series: 30 Days with a Great Spiritual Teacher

Set Your Heart Free by Francis de Sales offers readers the same spiritual wisdom, encouragement, and spellbinding insights that once drew people from all over Europe to this saint's door. Drawn from Francis's immensely popular writings, this prayer resource for individuals or groups emboldens readers to encounter God and pray in their own unique way.

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About the Author

Saint Francis de Sales (1567-1622) was born in France to a wealthy family. Though he initially followed his father's direction and became a lawyer, he was drawn to the priesthood, and became the Bishop of Geneva in 1602. Francis was a spellbinding preacher, and a kind and gentle friend to all. His immensely popular writings clarified Catholic teachings in an era of bitter and confusing rivalry between Catholics and Protestants. His Introduction to the Devout Life and Treatise on the Love of God introduced lay people to spiritual direction and spiritual formation. Francis became a saint in 1665, and a Doctor of the Church in 1877.

Product Details

• Paperback: 120 pages
• Publisher: Ave Maria Press; Revised edition (July 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1594711534
• ISBN-13: 978-1594711534
• Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 5 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #504,136 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #79 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Religion & Spirituality > Spirituality > Meditations

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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Practical, April 19, 2004

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Lillian T. English "melt2" (Delaware City, De United States) - See all my reviews
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This is an excellent book for the everyday person who wants practical advice on walking closer with God through life's daily difficulties. There are 30 meditations, and I did one a day during Lent which was a wonderful experience.Francis de Sales gives very down-to-earth advice for us ordinary people.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Thought provoking, October 25, 2009

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Kathleen Flanders "Kathy" (Nyssa, OR) - See all my reviews
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Focused guide to closer union with the Lord. Provides a thought to carry you through the day, a phrase to remind you of the focus and a thanksgiving at night. Simple and effective.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A WONDERFUL GUIDE TO DAILY LIVING CLOSER TO GOD, September 7, 2008

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Lia Bartella - See all my reviews
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Saint Francis de Sales, has written wonderfully and guided many lay men and women along their path to holiness. It is highly precious, what he has left for us to follow, as we are all in need of guidance in our daily crosses of working and suffering in the world. This is an easy to read guide that can help anyone leading a busy life and help focus the mind and spirit away from the stresses and anxieties of the world. It can help, very practically, find God's peace in our busy lives. Highly recommended to all in search of inner peace and joy.