Philothea: Introduction to the Devout Life

Holiness is not reserved for the cloister. Written for Christians who seek God amid the duties of ordinary life, Philothea: Introduction to the Devout Life offers a practical path from the first desire for devotion to firm resolution, growth in virtue, resistance to temptation and renewed spiritual strength.

About the author

St. Francis de Sales (1567–1622), Bishop of Geneva, was a tireless preacher and a gentle director of souls. The Introduction to the Devout Life, first published in 1609, grew out of his counsel to those he guided in the spiritual life. Blessed Pius IX declared him a Doctor of the Church in 1877.

What you'll find inside

• Practical counsel on prayer, the sacraments and charity, and how they shape every vocation
• Guidance for growing in virtue and resisting temptation
• The 1885 M. H. Gill and Son translation, carefully reviewed, with explanatory and contextual notes and passages restored from earlier editions
• Biblical citations from the Douay-Rheims Bible

What's in the box

• Philothea: Introduction to the Devout Life (main book)
• Prayer card
• Custom bookmark
• Welcome letter

Who this book is for

For the Catholic who wants to live the faith seriously at home, at work and in family life, and for anyone beginning the spiritual life who needs a wise and patient guide.