Roses Among Thorns

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From the thousands of personal letters by St. Francis de Sales comes this short, practical guide that will develop in you the soul-nourishing habits that lead to sanctity.

St. Francis de Sales is widely regarded as one of the greatest spiritual advisors in the history of the Church, and we have drawn from his letters the wisest advice for those prepared to take the next step on their spiritual journey.

As he did for saints and sinners in his own time, St. Francis de Sales will stiffen your resolve, help you gain small victories over unruly passions, and restore in you a trusting confidence in Jesus Christ. Soon you’ll find yourself delivered from the chains of self-love as your soul opens to divine goodness and your heart shaped into a fitting place for Christ to dwell and reign eternally.

If you find it difficult to live amid the clamor of the world with your eyes fixed on Christ alone, let St. Francis de Sales teach you how to live as a true rose among thorns as you learn . . .

What to do when you stop finding consolation during prayer

How to place yourself in the presence of God

How busy people should pray

Do you fear vice more than you love virtue? A guide to discernment

How to be patient with your family

The dangers of too many devotions

How to know when your feelings are from God or the devil

What to do about repeated spiritual dryness

The three things you must do to be at peace

How to avoid thoughts that give us anxious and restless minds

Absorb the wisdom in these holy pages, and you’ll soon make true progress on your spiritual journey and navigate with confidence the treacherous waters of our secular world.

Description

SKU (ISBN): 9781622822065
ISBN10: 1622822064
St. Francis De Sales | Translator: Christopher Blum
Binding: Trade Paper
Published: April 2014
Publisher: Sophia Institute

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