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Discover the wisdom of Saint Francis de Sales as he transforms sickness into an altar of sacrifice. Explore his guidance for spiritual growth during trials.

Spiritual Counsel for the Sick

St. Francis de Sales

Saint Francis de Sales calls the bed of sickness an altar of sacrifice. In his Consoling Thoughts on Sickness and Death, this beloved Doctor of the Church guides the soul to glorify God in their most bitter trials. This excerpt compiles his invaluable counsel on spiritual advancement for the sick and suffering.

In the pursuit of holiness, expect opposition from the world. Saint Francis de Sales advises us to remain unwavering in our resolutions, standing strong against threats, insults, and assaults. Discover the courage to face adversity and stay true to your devout path.

In The World, But Not Of It

St. Francis de Sales

When we pursue the devout life, Saint Francis de Sales warns that the world will cast threats, insults, and assaults upon us of every kind. Here, de Sales reminds us that when the world mocks us in our pursuit of holiness, we must stand firmly rooted in our resolutions.

Meditations on Creation

St. Francis de Sales

From Saint Francis de Sales’s Introduction to the Devout Life, these meditations illuminate the glory of God’s creation and His purpose for us. First Meditation

Uncover the transformative teachings of Saint Francis de Sales in "Philothea" as he illuminates the path to resisting temptations and nurturing a devout heart. Gain valuable insights on overcoming worldly allurements.

Guarding The Heart Against Temptation

St. Francis de Sales

While we remain on earth, we will inevitably encounter temptations. In Philothea or An Introduction to the Devout Life, Saint Francis de Sales has left us with wisdom on how temptation can become sinful, how to remedy them, and how to guard our hearts against temptation.

Discover the spiritual wisdom of Saint Francis de Sales in his renowned work, Consoling Thoughts on God and Providence. Learn how to embrace God's will with perfect resignation, using the analogy of a ship without a known destination.

A Will Perfectly Resigned

St. Francis de Sales

Saint Francis de Sales was a saint renowned for his spiritual wisdom and guidance. Here, in one of his most well known works, Consoling Thoughts on God and Providence, he uses an analogy of a person aboard a ship without knowing its destination to explain how a soul should be perfectly resigned to the will of God.

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