Devout Life Catholic Hardcover

Devout Life Catholic Hardcover

Introduction to the Devout Life is a 473-page hardcover Catholic classic by Saint Francis de Sales, a Doctor of the Church, published by Ascension Press in 2022. This updated English translation by Matthew K. Minerd helps lay Catholics deepen their relationship with God through clear spiritual direction that fits daily life.

• Full English translation of the 17th century text, including material not found in some editions
• Updated language for modern readers without changing the original meaning
• Section introductions and commentary by Fr. Gregory Pine, O.P. and Fr. Jacob Bertrand Janczyk, O.P.
• Hardcover format with 473 pages for long-term study, reading, and gifting
• Addresses practical questions on prayer, virtue, temptation, and holiness in ordinary life

Unlike editions that use older or less complete translations, this volume is designed to be both faithful to Catholic Tradition and accessible to contemporary readers. It is especially useful for personal prayer time, parish book studies, RCIA and adult faith formation, spiritual reading during Lent or Advent, and for Catholics discerning how to live a holy life in marriage, work, family life, or single life.

Written originally as guidance for a laywoman, this work remains one of the most trusted Catholic books on spiritual growth for people outside the religious life. ISBN-13: 978-1954881587. Dimensions: 5.75 x 1.57 x 8.9 inches.