Counsels Concerning The Exercise Of Virtues

By St. Frances de Sales and Francis de Sales

Book Overview

Counsels Concerning The Exercise Of Virtues is a spiritual guidebook written by St. Francis de Sales, a 16th-century bishop and Doctor of the Church. The book provides practical advice and guidance on how to cultivate and practice virtues such as humility, patience, charity, and gratitude in daily life. It is divided into three parts: the first part discusses the importance of the virtues and how to acquire them, the second part focuses on specific virtues and how to exercise them, and the third part offers advice on how to maintain a consistent practice of virtue. Throughout the book, de Sales emphasizes the importance of living a virtuous life in order to achieve spiritual growth and deepen one's relationship with God. The language is accessible and the advice is applicable to readers of all backgrounds and faiths. Overall, Counsels Concerning The Exercise Of Virtues is a timeless resource for anyone seeking to live a more virtuous life.THIS 144 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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 116291176X
• ISBN13: 9781162911762
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 144 Pages
• Weight: 0.44 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"