![]() ![]() DeSales’ approach emphasizes everyday holiness consisting in practicing little virtues with patience, gentleness and love. His Introduction was based on a compilation of letters and notes on spiritual direction aimed primarily at Christians living in the world, rather than those in religious life. Francis was the Catholic bishop of Geneva, but his cathedral was actually located in Annecy in modern France, due to the religious opposition in Geneva at the time. Francis de Salesĭivine Friendships, a monthly series exploring Christian contemplative and devotional classics, continues Monday, August 9 with Introduction to the Devout Life, written by Francis de Sales in 1609. Do not lose your inner peace for anything whatsoever, even if your whole world seems upset. Never be in a hurry do everything quietly and in a calm spirit. ![]()
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