{"product_id":"the-devout-life-a-modern-guide-to-practical-holiness-with-st-francis-de-sales-9781644138625","title":"The Devout Life: A Modern Guide to Practical Holiness with St. Francis de Sales","description":"\u003cp\u003eOne of the greatest spiritual classics of all time is \u003ci\u003eIntroduction to the Devout Life, \u003c\/i\u003e 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDe 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDeacon 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\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=AUTH-15998470\"\u003eMatthew A. Newsome\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Sophia Institute Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/20\/2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 336\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.98lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.52h x 5.61w x 0.99d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781644138625\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN10:\u003c\/b\u003e 164413862X\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBISAC Categories:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=CAT-REL\"\u003eReligion\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=BISAC-REL110000\"\u003eChristianity | Saints \u0026amp; Sainthood\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDeacon 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 \u003cem\u003eCatholic News Herald\u003c\/em\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sophia Institute Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44482540863725,"sku":"9781644138625","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/8097\/6621\/products\/img_2dfb945a-6fb7-4e31-91ed-900f7f6ea27f.jpg?v=1700762684","url":"https:\/\/sureshotbooks.com\/products\/the-devout-life-a-modern-guide-to-practical-holiness-with-st-francis-de-sales-9781644138625","provider":"SureShot Books Publishing LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}