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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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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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Introduction to the Devout Life

By: St. Francis De Sales

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Introduction to the Devout Life

By: St. Francis De Sales

At the encouragement of others, St. Francis de Sales, the Catholic Bishop of Geneva, published his first edition of the Introduction to the Devout Life in late 1608. It sold out quickly. In 1619, he published his fifth and final edition. The Introduction has been in print and changing lives ever since. St. Francis died on December 28th, 1622, at the age of 55. He was canonized in 1665 and declared a Doctor of the Catholic Church in 1877. This book is a new English translation of St. Francis' 1619 edition.The depth and breadth of the Introduction to the Devout Life has made it an enduring classic on loving God, prayer, biblical meditation, developing the Fruit of the Spirit, and being fully devoted to Christ. Its insights and practical guidance are timeless. It will forever change your heart and deepen your personal relationship with God. As St. Francis says: "LIVE JESUS! Yes, Lord Jesus, live and reign in our hearts forever and ever. Amen.

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0996360476

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Introduction to the Devout Life

By: St Francis De Sales,Michael Day

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Introduction to the Devout Life

By: St Francis De Sales,Michael Day

2011 Reprint of 1956 Edition Translated by Michael Day at The Newman Press. Full facsimile of the original edition, not reproduced with Optical Recognition Software. "Introduction to the Devout Life" is the most popular Catholic "self-help" book of all time. First published in the early 17th century, it has proven its value as a daily spiritual guide and helpful reference for living an authentic Christian life. Written specifically for laymen, it began as letters from Saint Francis to a married woman who was seeking holiness amidst the distractions of her life of wealth and status. It contains treasures of wisdom for every reader, from eager beginner to lifelong Christian. Devout life does not require withdrawal from the world. This was the central insight of Saint Francis de Sales, a 16th-century priest whose "Introduction to the Devout Life" has not gone out of print in almost four centuries. Francis served the church at a dangerous time in a dangerous place: during the Reformation, in Calvinist areas of France, when celebrating mass was punishable by death. He was a popular minister and a prolific letter writer whose correspondence was cherished for its clear and direct instruction in the ways of piety. The book collects passages from many of those letters, organized as one message addressed to the allegorical character Philothea (which means "lover of God"). The book includes long sections about prayer, temptation, and how to maintain and renew devotion to God. But it is most distinguished by its discussion of how to live a holy life in the secular world. Each chapter (such as "How to Combine Due Care for a Good Reputation with Humility") is frank, uncannily modern, and precise. --Michael Joseph Gross

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1614271496

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Treatise on the Love of God

By: St. Francis de Sales

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Treatise on the Love of God

By: St. Francis de Sales

Treatise on the Love of God is a manual intended to help believers strengthen their devotion to God. De Sales describes his project by saying, "it is truly my intention to represent simply and naïvely, without art, still more without false colours, the history of the birth, progress, decay, operations, properties, advantages and excellences of divine love." The Treatise is divided into twelve books. The first four books explain the nature of the human soul and provide the history of divine love. Book Five explores the two principle exercises of love, namely, sacred complacency and benevolence. Books Six and Seven discuss the importance of practicing love through prayer, while Books Eight and Nine express the importance of submitting to God's will. The final three books are devoted to exploring the practical importance of God's holy love in our lives. De Sales' Treatise is a captivating depiction of love.

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Simon and Schuster

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1627933638

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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

(Catholic Classics)

By: St. Francis De Sales,Fr. Jacob Bertrand Janczyk, O.P.

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Introduction to the Devout Life

(Catholic Classics)

By: St. Francis De Sales,Fr. Jacob Bertrand Janczyk, O.P.

Advice and encouragement for lay Catholics pursuing a personal relationship with God from a Doctor of the Church. The first book of the Catholic Classics series, Introduction to the Devout Life is an updated translation of St. Francis de Sales’ original text that makes this key work of Catholic Tradition approachable to modern readers. Written as a letter to St. Francis’ lay cousin, this classic yet relevant text features advice on the questions that members of the Catholic laity often ask themselves, such as: Is living a holy life possible for those called to a vocation other than the religious life? What does spiritual meditation and prayer look like amid the demands of daily life? How can virtues be pursued and vices rooted out when temptations and occasions of sin abound? Why can setting aside daily time for silent prayer and meditation seem like such a daunting task? And more! Written by Doctor of the Church St. Francis de Sales to offer sound preaching and clear instruction for Catholics and translated by Matthew K. Minerd to renew Catholics’ understanding and appreciation of this classic Catholic work, Introduction to the Devout Life promises that “it is possible to have an intimate and personal relationship with Jesus, regardless of the demands of everyday life.” This special version includes: The complete English translation of St. Francis de Sales’ 17th century work (which is not available in all translations) Language updates that make the text accessible without changing its meaning or message Expert commentary from Fr. Gregory Pine, O.P. and Fr. Jacob Bertrand Janczyk, O.P. introducing each section This beautiful book provides inspiration and guidance for all Catholics to deepen their personal relationship with God while living out their unique vocation. A message from the Catholic Classics podcast hosts: “St. Francis de Sales preached and wrote with a simple clarity. At the heart of his message is the conviction that God has made us for himself and that our Lord offers himself in prayer and sacrament as we grow in virtue and heal from vice. Like Catholics of the seventeenth century, we who are living in the twenty-first century can look with confidence to God as he applies his grace to our souls. May St. Francis de Sales and his Introduction to the Devout Life encourage you in your pursuit of Christ.” —Fr. Gregory Pine, O.P., and Fr. Jacob Bertrand Janczyk, O.P.

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Ascension Press

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1954881592

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Introduction to the Devout Life: Spiritual Meditations for Christian Devotion and Humility; Inspiration for Believing in God

By: St Francis of Sales

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Introduction to the Devout Life: Spiritual Meditations for Christian Devotion and Humility; Inspiration for Believing in God

By: St Francis of Sales

St. Francis of Sales, the Bishop of Geneva, wrote these letters of spiritual encouragement to his cousin Madame Marie de Charmoisy, whom he addressed as Philothea (The Lover of God). This superb classic is useful both as a spiritual guide for Christians in the modern day, and as a historical account of how monastic orders operated during the late Renaissance period. We hear of how St. Francis developed and honed his affinity to God through reading the spiritual texts, praying daily, developing virtues and resisting the many temptations of life. The letters are wide-ranging; lessons on the immortality of the soul; instructions upon how to live in a moral and upstanding way; avoiding and defeating dalliances and temptations; best practices one can undertake before, during and after prayer time; and various meditations upon the divine are comprise a few of the topics St. Francis discusses. As their wise correspondence was regular, a monastic colleague of St. Francis suggested that it be published.

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0359012027

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9780359012022

Introduction to the Devout Life

By: St. Francis of Sales

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Introduction to the Devout Life

By: St. Francis of Sales

Too often we ask ourselves how to live a Christian yet live in a fallen world. How we interact with the world around us can be a powerful testimony but we still get confused as to just how to go about doing that. This work, though written many years ago, still stands as a strong guideline of how to go into the world and be the salt and light that Christ called us to be to other people.

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1773560301

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The Little Flowers of St. Francis of Assisi

By: St. Francis of Assisi

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The Little Flowers of St. Francis of Assisi

By: St. Francis of Assisi

The Little Flowers Of Saint Francis Of Assisi ... Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

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162793345X

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The Little Flowers of Saint Francis of Assisi

By: St. Francis of Assisi,Wyatt North

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The Little Flowers of Saint Francis of Assisi

By: St. Francis of Assisi,Wyatt North

The Little Flowers of St. Francis (Italian Fioretti di San Francesco) is a body of work divided into 53 short chapters, on the life of Saint Francis of Assisi which was composed at the end of the 14th century. The book has been the most popular account of Saint Francis' life and relates many colorful anecdotes, miracles and pious examples from the lives of Francis and his followers (such as Saint Juniper). The text was the inspiration for the Roberto Rossellini’s 1950 film Francesco, giullare di Dio (“Francis, God’s Jester”) which was co-written by Federico Fellini.

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1619796082

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Life of St. Francis Solanus

Apostle of Peru

By: Priest of the Order of St. Francis,Brother Hermenegild

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Life of St. Francis Solanus

Apostle of Peru

By: Priest of the Order of St. Francis,Brother Hermenegild

Reverend Alban Butler thus writes of St. Francis Solanus, whose life is given in the following pages: "An extraordinary humility, contempt of himself, of worldly vanity and applause, self-denial, obedience, meekness, patience, love of silence, recollection and prayer. both mental and vocal, formed his character. " "His whole life," says Alvarez de Paz, "may be regarded as a holy, uninterrupted course of zealous action; yet it was at the same time a constant and most fervent prayer, abounding in heavenly lights and consolations." The assertion of these two writers will be fully demonstrated in the life of the great Saint and Apostle of Peru. We will endeavor to show, imperfectly though it may be, that Solanus was specially chosen by divine Providence, who watched over, and directed him, so that he entered the great field of labor in the New World. We shall also see how faithfully our Saint cooperated with the favors and graces so abundantly showered upon him from above, thereby reaping an abundant harvest for the honor of God and for the salvation of souls. We should learn from this to have unbounded confidence in God, and to correspond faithfully with the graces bestowed. We shall in this book follow St. Francis from his birth to his death, seeing, as in a picture, his virtues, miracles and mission in the Church. The author will consider himself amply rewarded for the labor bestowed upon this work, if the wonders of God, as revealed in, and through his Saints, shall be more widely spread; and if the clergy, both secular and regular, especially those who labor in the missionary field, are incited to persevere faithfully in their glorious work, considering the hardships endured by the first missionaries in the New Wor1d.

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1484035682

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9781484035689

The St. Francis Prayer

By: Charles Rue Woods

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The St. Francis Prayer

By: Charles Rue Woods

Covering eight beautifully illustrated, fold-out panels, The St. Francis Prayer offers a lovely, peaceful way to meditate daily on the power of love and forgiveness. Each freestanding, illustrated book in this series offers the perfect way to visually enhance home or office decor.

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0062511386

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Book's by St. Francis De Sales

The Catholic Controversy

The Catholic Controversy

Letters to Persons in Religion

Letters to Persons in Religion

Introduction to the Devout Life

Introduction to the Devout Life

Introduction to the Devout Life

Introduction to the Devout Life

Treatise on the Love of God

Treatise on the Love of God

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: Spiritual Meditations for Christian Devotion and Humility; Inspiration for Believing in God

Introduction to the Devout Life: Spiritual Meditations for Christian Devotion and Humility; Inspiration for Believing in God

Introduction to the Devout Life

Introduction to the Devout Life

The Little Flowers of St. Francis of Assisi

The Little Flowers of St. Francis of Assisi

The Little Flowers of Saint Francis of Assisi

The Little Flowers of Saint Francis of Assisi

Life of St. Francis Solanus

Life of St. Francis Solanus

The St. Francis Prayer

The St. Francis Prayer

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