Publisher's Synopsis
Exercises and Counsels for Renewing the Soul and Confirming Her in Devotion is a spiritual guidebook written by St. Frances de Sales. The book is aimed at helping readers to renew their souls and strengthen their devotion to God. It is divided into three parts, each of which contains a series of exercises and counsels. The first part of the book focuses on the practice of meditation, which is described as a means of deepening one's relationship with God. The exercises in this section are designed to help readers develop a habit of regular meditation and to cultivate a deeper awareness of God's presence in their lives. The second part of the book deals with the practice of prayer, which is described as a means of communicating with God. The exercises in this section are designed to help readers develop a habit of regular prayer and to deepen their understanding of the nature of prayer. The third and final part of the book deals with the practice of virtue, which is described as a means of living a holy life. The exercises in this section are designed to help readers cultivate virtues such as humility, patience, and charity, and to overcome vices such as pride, anger, and envy. Throughout the book, St. Frances de Sales provides practical advice and guidance on how to live a spiritual life. He emphasizes the importance of humility, obedience, and love, and encourages readers to persevere in their spiritual practices despite the challenges they may face. Overall, Exercises and Counsels for Renewing the Soul and Confirming Her in Devotion is a valuable resource for anyone seeking to deepen their spiritual life and strengthen their relationship with God.THIS 32 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Introduction to the Devout Life, by St. Frances de Sales. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 076610074X.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
