"Maxims and Counsels of St. Francis de Sales for Every Day of the Year" by Francis de Sales is a book of daily reflections, giving guidance for people who want to grow closer to God and improve their lives spiritually. The author, a famous bishop, focuses on virtues like love and humility, and the book is formatted as a series of daily lessons containing thoughts and advice so readers embrace flaws and face difficulties with faith. Every piece of advice encourages thinking focusing on living a virtuous life and understanding how both good and bad times have a divine reason. The book teaches about trusting in God's kindness, finding inner peace, and how love and humility can change someone, giving knowledge to anyone needing spiritual comfort.
Maxims and counsels of St. Francis de Sales for every day of the year
By de Sales Francis
Find daily wisdom on faith, love, and humility to guide you toward a more peaceful and meaningful life.
Summary
About the AuthorFrancis de Sales, C.O., O.M. was a Savoyard Catholic prelate who served as Bishop of Geneva and is a saint of the Catholic Church. He became noted for his deep faith and his gentle approach to the religious divisions in his land resulting from the Protestant Reformation. He is known also for his writings on the topic of spiritual direction and spiritual formation, particularly the Introduction to the Devout Life and the Treatise on the Love of God.
Francis de Sales, C.O., O.M. was a Savoyard Catholic prelate who served as Bishop of Geneva and is a saint of the Catholic Church. He became noted for his deep faith and his gentle approach to the religious divisions in his land resulting from the Protestant Reformation. He is known also for his writings on the topic of spiritual direction and spiritual formation, particularly the Introduction to the Devout Life and the Treatise on the Love of God.
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