![]() But in 1619, Saint Francis de Sales recognized the universal call to holiness and in his book he shares how to get there. Most of the works written before this had been for those in the cloister or priesthood. It is unique in that it is one of the earliest books written for those living in the world, but striving to not be part of it. Introduction to the Devout Life is far more than just an introduction. In many ways, Saint Francis de Sales was a spiritual director for me at a time when I thought spiritual direction was a thing of history long past that no one did anymore. Many years later, we still send each other messages on his feast day. During my college years, I read it over and over again with my household sisters, and we strived to live his wisdom. ![]() Saint Francis and his guidance became a guide for me in my initial days of navigating the Faith. With the word "introduction" in the title, I figured it must be meant for me. ![]() I found it on my brother’s book shelf when I was looking for something to read and hungering to grow in my faith. ![]() Saint Francis de Sales' book The Introduction to the Devout Life made its way into my life early in my walk with the Lord. ![]()
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