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Introduction to the Devout Life
Introduction to the Devout Life
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Words from St. Francis de Sales regarding Modesty. "Be neat, Philothea; let nothing be negligent about you. It is a kind of contempt of those with whom we converse, to frequent their company in uncomely apparel; but, at the same time, avoid all affectation, vanity, curiosity, or levity in your dress. Keep yourself always, as much as possible, on the side of plainness and modesty, which, without doubt, is the greatest ornament of beauty, and the best excuse for the want of it."---St. Francis de Sales, Introduction to a Devout Life, Part Third, Ch. 25"Frequent not the company of immodest persons, especially if they be also impudent, as is generally the case; ...these corrupted souls and infected hearts scarcely speak to any, either of the same or a different sex, without causing them to fall in some degree from purity; they have poison in their eyes and in their breath, like basilisks. On the contrary, keep company with the chaste and virtuous; often meditate upon and read holy things; for the word of God is chaste, and makes those also chaste that delight in it."
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Release dateJul 12, 2017
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Introduction to the Devout Life
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St. Francis de Sales

St. Francis de Sales is widely known for his writings on spiritual direction and spiritual formation, particularly the Introduction to the Devout Life and the Treatise on the Love of God. Though admired for his intellect and theological wisdom, he spoke with simplicity and earnestness, so that all could understand; and he stressed that sanctity is possible in everyday life. Francis died in 1622 and was canonized in 1665. His feast is celebrated on January 24.

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