The Sermons of St. Francis De Sales: For Advent and Christmas - Couverture souple

De Sales, Francis

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0895552612 ISBN 13 : 9780895552617

Editeur : Tan Books & Publishers Inc., 1987

Synopsis

Steeped as he was in Sacred Scripture, St. Francis de Sales gives totally fresh and surprising insights into the truths of our religion including: the Sacred Name of Jesus, Our Lady's wisdom at Cana, St. John the Baptist\'s temptation, etc. Nine insightful sermons. Published here for the first time in English. Great wisdom from a great saint and Doctor of the Church; excellent spiritual reading for Advent or any other time of the year!

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

St. Francis de Sales was born in 1567 to Francois and Francoise de Boisy in what is currently Haute-Savoie, France. His father sent him to a good school when he was young, and he received spiritual formation from the Jesuits. After a disturbing spiritual fear of being condemned, he eventually resolved his problem and decided to dedicate his life to God in 1587. He became a doctor of law at the age of 24 at the Jesuit College of Clermont, Paris, and was ordained a priest by Bishop Claude de Granier and stationed in Geneva in 1593. He became bishop of Geneva in 1602.

Francis de Sales is the author of various collections of sermons on Mary, Lent, prayer and Christmastide, as well as a work entitled Set Your Heart Free, edited by John Kirvan. He was known as a spiritually understanding man as well as a friend of the poor. Though known for his great intellect and theological wisdom, he spoke with simplicity and earnestness, so that all could understand. An Introduction to the Devout Life , his best-loved work, is based on notes he wrote for a cousin for marriage, stressing that sanctity is possible in everyday life. He died in 1622 on December 28, and was canonized by Pope Alexander VII in 1665. His feast is celebrated on January 24.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Tan Books & Publishers Inc.
• Date d'édition: 1987
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0895552612
• ISBN 13: 9780895552617
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 158
• Éditeur: Fiorelli Lewis S.
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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