{"product_id":"a002","title":"Philothea: Introduction to the Devout Life","description":"\u003cp\u003eHoliness is not reserved for the cloister. Written for Christians who seek God amid the duties of ordinary life, \u003cem\u003ePhilothea: Introduction to the Devout Life\u003c\/em\u003e offers a practical path from the first desire for devotion to firm resolution, growth in virtue, resistance to temptation and renewed spiritual strength.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the author\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSt. Francis de Sales (1567–1622), Bishop of Geneva, was a tireless preacher and a gentle director of souls. The \u003cem\u003eIntroduction to the Devout Life\u003c\/em\u003e, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat you'll find inside\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePractical counsel on prayer, the sacraments and charity\u003c\/strong\u003e, and how they shape every vocation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGuidance for growing in virtue\u003c\/strong\u003e and resisting temptation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe 1885 M. H. Gill and Son translation\u003c\/strong\u003e, carefully reviewed, with explanatory and contextual notes and passages restored from earlier editions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBiblical citations\u003c\/strong\u003e from the Douay-Rheims Bible\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's in the box\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhilothea: Introduction to the Devout Life (main book)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrayer card\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCustom bookmark\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWelcome letter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho this book is for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Catholic Library","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52693984379187,"sku":"A002","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/2060\/6003\/files\/Mockup_Box_A002_05.png?v=1778030431","url":"https:\/\/store.mycatholiclibrary.co\/products\/a002","provider":"My Catholic Library","version":"1.0","type":"link"}