Description
One of the greatest spiritual classics of all time is Introduction to the Devout Life, the St. Francis de Sales masterpiece written in the seventeenth century. Deacon Matthew Newsome breaks open this divine guide from one of the most sought-after spiritual counselors in history and helps you apply it to your life today. In these pages, you will find the direction you need to grow closer to God and practice Christian discipleship regardless of your vocation.
De Sales insisted that devotion is for everyone, not just the professional religious class. He wrote for the average layperson, as Deacon Matt does in bringing de Sales's wisdom to any Christian looking for practical advice on advancing in holiness today.
Deacon Matt aligns short, easy-to-read chapters derived from de Sales's work with relatable circumstances of modern life to prepare you for a life of communion with God. You will learn how to cultivate prayerfulness and virtue, weed out temptations
Author: Matthew A. Newsome
Publisher: Sophia Institute Press
Published: 06/20/2023
Pages: 336
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.98lbs
Size: 8.52h x 5.61w x 0.99d
ISBN13: 9781644138625
ISBN10: 164413862X
BISAC Categories:
- Religion | Christianity | Saints & Sainthood
About the Author
Deacon Matthew Newsome is an adult convert to the Catholic faith. He holds an MA in Theology from Holy Apostles College. He serves as a campus minister at Western Carolina University and in the Office of Catechetical Formation for the Diocese of Charlotte. He writes regularly for the Catholic News Herald and blogs online at TestEverythingBlog.com. He and his wife Joannie have seven children. When not writing or engaging with his students, Deacon Matt spends his time painting, hiking, and tending to a small flock of heritage sheep.