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Selected Letters of Saint Jane Frances de Chantal

By: St Jane Frances De Chantal,Brother Hermenegild TOSF,Brother Hermenegild

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Selected Letters of Saint Jane Frances de Chantal

By: St Jane Frances De Chantal,Brother Hermenegild TOSF,Brother Hermenegild

We are all apt so to idealise the Saints whom we love to study and honour, and strive to imitate, that we are in danger of forgetting that they possessed a human nature like our own, subject to many trials, weaknesses and frailties. They had to struggle as we have to struggle. The only difference is that their constancy and perseverance were greater far than ours. Biographers are often responsible for the false tendency to which we allude. They like to give us the finished portrait of the Saints, and only too often they omit in great part the details of the long and weary toil that ,vent to make the picture which they delight to paint.In the case of some of the Saints we are able to come nearer to the reality by reading the letters which have been preserved, in which in their own handwriting they have set down, without thought of those who in later days might read their words, the details of their daily life and struggle. Thus in the few selected Letters of the holy foundress of the Visitation which are now being published in an English translation we get glimpses of her real character and spiritual growth which may be more. helpful to us than many pages of formal biography. In one place she excuses the brevity of a letter because she is If feeling the cold to-day and pressed for time." In another she tells a Sister, “do everything to get well, for it is only your nerves." Nerves are evidently not a new malady nor a lately devised excuse. She knew the weariness of delay: “still no news from Rome. ... I think His Grace the Archbishop would be glad to help us. . .. Beg him, I beseech you, to push on the matter." Haste and weather had their effect on her as on as: I write in such haste that I forget half of what I want to say. ... we will make a chalice veil for you, but not until the very hot weather is over, for one cannot work properly while it lasts." What mother, especially in these days of sorrow and anxiety, can read unmoved the Saint's own words as she speaks of her daughter's death, and of her fears about her son. I am almost in despair … so miserable am I about it that I do not know which way to turn, if not to the Providence of God, there to bury my longings, confiding to His hands not only the honour but even the salvation of this already half lost child. Oh! the incomparable anguish of this affliction. No other grief can come near to it." And then we feel her mingled grief and joy when at last she learnt that this, her only son, had given up his life, fighting for his King, after a humble and fervent reception of the Sacraments. Thus in the midst of the daily small worries of life, and of the great sorrows that at one time or other fall to the lot of all, we see a brave and generous soul, with human gifts and qualities like to our ownJ treading her appointed path to God.No one can read her words without carrying therefrom fresh courage for his life, and a new determination to battle steadfastly to the end.

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1493518976

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9781493518975

The Classics Made Simple: Introduction to the Devout Life

By: Francis de Sales

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The Classics Made Simple: Introduction to the Devout Life

By: Francis de Sales

We are proud to introduce The TAN Classics Made Simple - a brand-new companion series to our bestselling TAN Classics collection. TAN Classics Made Simple booklets are designed to give you an orientation course before you embark on an exploration of the great works of Catholic literature found in our best selling TAN Classics line. Each full-color booklet covers the highlights of TAN Classics in 36 easy-to-read pages. Designed to provide you with the vital facts and features about the life of the Saint, their work, their call to Holiness and the events of their time. Including: Introduction to the TAN Classic, Major Events Timeline, Author Biography, How to Read a TAN Classic section, Words to Know, And much more! Perfect for parishes, schools, or simply a personal introduction to the TAN Classics, these booklets will provide you with a map and compass for navigating the best of Catholic writing!

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1618901672

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Introduction to the Devout Life

By: Saint Francis (de Sales),St. Francis de Sales,Allan Ross

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Introduction to the Devout Life

By: Saint Francis (de Sales),St. Francis de Sales,Allan Ross

How to live a holy life in the secular world is the focus of this masterpiece of Christian literature by a 16th-century priest. Drawn from the letters of St. Francis de Sales, this enduring spiritual guide offers clear and direct advice about praying, resisting temptation, and maintaining devotion to God.

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0486471683

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9780486471686

Introduction to the Devout Life

By: St. Francis de Sales

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Introduction to the Devout Life

By: St. Francis de Sales

This masterpiece of Christian literature by a 16th-century priest explains how to live a holy life in the secular world. Drawn from the letters of St. Francis de Sales, it presents clear and direct advice about praying, resisting temptation, and maintaining devotion to God. A key figure in France's Counter Reformation, St. Francis de Sales (1567–1622) served as Bishop of Geneva and was canonized in 1665. The popularity of his prolific writings on spirituality led to his nomination as the patron saint of authors and journalists. Today's readers feel a special affinity for St. Francis, whose suggestions for living a truly Christian life don't involve withdrawal from the world. In this enduring spiritual guide, his remarkably modern advice appears in the form of letters. The saint's frank and practical counsel ranges from embracing meditations that strengthen the resolve to maintain a virtuous existence to performing daily exercises that renew the soul.

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0486117421

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The Catholic Controversy

A Defense of the Faith

By: St. Francis de Sales

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The Catholic Controversy

A Defense of the Faith

By: St. Francis de Sales

Between 1594 and 1598, a preacher named Francois converted 72,000 Protestants to the Catholic Faith. These are his words. One of the most remarkable and well-documented events in Catholic history began when a young priest, St. Francis de Sales, volunteered to re-evangelize the Calvinists of the Chablais. Finding his preaching forcefully rejected, St. Francis de Sales shrewdly switched tactics and began a written apologetics campaign, posting pamphlets on walls and slipping them beneath doors under the cover of night. His defense of the Faith was so clear and thorough that at the end of four years nearly the entire population of 72,000 had returned to the Catholic Faith! These powerful little tracts are as relevant today as they were in the late 1500s. St. Francis de Sales draws support from Scripture, the Fathers and Doctors of the Church to address questions still frequently posed by modern Protestants. Revered as some of the most cogent arguments against Protestantism ever penned; they present a defense of the Catholic Faith that has never been equaled. Now with beautiful new cover, easier to read size, updated typesetting, and the original content. 320 pps PB St. Francis de Sales was one of the most effective Catholic apologists and evangelists of the past five centuries. Undoubtedly, he is the most effective apologist to Protestant Calvinists who has ever lived. Steve Wood (Family Life Center International)

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1618908928

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9781618908926

Letters to Persons in Religion

By: St. Francis de Sales

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Letters to Persons in Religion

By: St. Francis de Sales

Ah! how happy are these well-beloved hearts of my daughters, in having given up some years of the false liberty of the world, in order to enjoy eternally that desirable slavery in which no liberty is taken away save that which hinders us from being truly free." - Francis de Sales

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1725239787

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9781725239784

Consoling Thoughts on Sickness and Death

By: St. Francis de Sales

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Consoling Thoughts on Sickness and Death

By: St. Francis de Sales

In Consoling Thoughts on Sickness and Death, St. Francis de Sales, the beloved Doctor of the Church, teaches how to grow closer to God through suffering well the most bitter trials. The bed of sickness is an altar of sacrifice, writes the saint in this treasure of spirituality. He explains what prayers are suitable for the sick, how to persevere in patience, and even how to overcome an excessive fear of death. Most importantly, St. Francis de Sales teaches about abandonment to God s will in both life and death, drawing from his memories of the deaths of his own mother and sister. Readers of Consoling Thoughts will experience firsthand why St. Francis de Sales (1567-1622) is known to history as the Gentle Saint. St. Francis was Bishop of Geneva and a tireless preacher, who yet made time to correspond with numerous souls who wrote him for his insight and guidance. His Consoling Thoughts are compiled from these letters as well as from his other spiritual works.

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1618901451

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9781618901453

Our Friends in Heaven - Volume 2

Saints for Every Day July - December

By: Allison Gliot,Daughters of St Paul

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Our Friends in Heaven - Volume 2

Saints for Every Day July - December

By: Allison Gliot,Daughters of St Paul

The saints are friends of God, and they want to become your friends, too! Some saints played soccer or rode horses. Others stood up for those who were being bullied and bravely worked for justice. Every saint has a unique story to share. Introduce intermediate readers to the amazing life stories of the saints. In print for decades, this fourth edition of a classic, bestselling, two-volume set of books contains engaging stories on a variety of saints for each day of the year.

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Pauline Books and Media

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0819855758

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9780819855756

Behold the Lamb

By: Marie St. S. Ellerker

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Behold the Lamb

By: Marie St. S. Ellerker

«BEHOLD THE LAMB!»A BOOK FOR LITTLE FOLKSABOUT THE HOLY MASSbyMARIE ST. S. ELLERKERTertiary, O.S.D.Charmingly illustrated with antique holy cards, this book explains the wonders of the Mass and the Eucharist with simple elegance.

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1300043504

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9781300043508

Hail Holy Queen!

An Explanation of the Salve Regina

By: St. Alphonsus Liguori

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Hail Holy Queen!

An Explanation of the Salve Regina

By: St. Alphonsus Liguori

The first part of St. Alphonsus' masterpiece, The Glories of Mary, collected from the Saints, Doctors of the Church, and other holy authors. Amazing statements on Our Lady's God-given role in securing our salvation; with remarkable stories of miracles and graces she obtained. Shows that devotion to Mary is a most certain mark of eternal salvation! Gives profound encouragement and firm hope for eternal victory through Mary, the Mother of God--who can obtain from her Divine Son anything she asks.

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1505105870

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9781505105872

Aquinas Ethicus: The Moral Teaching of St. Thomas, Vol. 2

By: St. Thomas Aquinas

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Aquinas Ethicus: The Moral Teaching of St. Thomas, Vol. 2

By: St. Thomas Aquinas

St. Thomas is not only the king of theologians, but the prince of moralists, and it has seemed a pity that his own words on matters of daily practice should have been so long inaccessible to the English reader. Technical Latin is not attractive to those who are unversed in it, and the student of ethics might be easily bewildered by the large admixture of speculative theology in the Summa. In this translation the separation of ethics from theology has been carried out in the main, and the English has been made as simple as the subject-matter permits. This is volume two out of two and a a translation of the principal portions of the second part of the Summa Theologica including more than four hundred endnotes.

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3849692981

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9783849692988

Book's by St Jane Frances De Chantal

Selected Letters of Saint Jane Frances de Chantal

Selected Letters of Saint Jane Frances de Chantal

The Classics Made Simple: Introduction to the Devout Life

The Classics Made Simple: Introduction to the Devout Life

Introduction to the Devout Life

Introduction to the Devout Life

Introduction to the Devout Life

Introduction to the Devout Life

The Catholic Controversy

The Catholic Controversy

Letters to Persons in Religion

Letters to Persons in Religion

Consoling Thoughts on Sickness and Death

Consoling Thoughts on Sickness and Death

Our Friends in Heaven - Volume 2

Our Friends in Heaven - Volume 2

Behold the Lamb

Behold the Lamb

Hail Holy Queen!

Hail Holy Queen!

Aquinas Ethicus: The Moral Teaching of St. Thomas, Vol. 2

Aquinas Ethicus: The Moral Teaching of St. Thomas, Vol. 2

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