Saint Francis Of Sales

By A. De Margerie

Book Overview

Saint Francis of Sales is a biography of the life and teachings of Saint Francis de Sales, written by A. de Margerie. The book explores the life of Saint Francis, who was a Catholic bishop and theologian known for his gentle and compassionate approach to spirituality. The author delves into the saint's early life, his education, his calling to the priesthood, and his eventual appointment as bishop of Geneva. The book also examines Saint Francis' writings, including his most famous work, Introduction to the Devout Life, which is still widely read and studied today. Throughout the book, de Margerie highlights Saint Francis' emphasis on the importance of love and humility in the spiritual life, and his belief that all people are called to holiness. The book is a comprehensive and engaging portrait of one of the most beloved saints in the Catholic tradition, and is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Christianity or the development of Catholic spirituality.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: 1162938978
• ISBN13: 9781162938974
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 0.67 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"