TY  - BOOK
AU  - Sylvain,Adrien
AU  - Yonge,Charlotte M.
AU  - E.L.E.B.
TI  - Gold Dust: A Collection of Golden Counsels for the Sanctification of Daily Life
AV  - BV 
PY  - 2009///
CY  - Salt Lake City, UT
PB  - Project Gutenberg
KW  - Devotional literature
KW  - Meditations
KW  - Devotional exercises
N1  - "This little book is a translation from a collection of devotional thoughts published in France under the title of 'Paillettes d'or.' It is necessarily a selection...."; Release date is 2009-01-20; Produced by Stephen Hope, Kajsa Anderson, Fox in the Stars
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N2  - "Gold Dust: A Collection of Golden Counsels for the Sanctification of Daily Life" is a collection of devotional thoughts translated and abridged from French, likely written in the late 19th century. The text aims to provide readers with spiritual guidance and reflections centered around the concepts of self-improvement, employability, and living a holy life amid daily activities and challenges. It is intended as a source of inspiration for those seeking to sanctify their everyday lives through small acts of kindness, charity, and consciousness of God's presence.  At the start of this collection, the author sets the tone by comparing the gathering of inspirational thoughts to children and the poor collecting golden dust in dried riverbeds. This metaphor illustrates the idea of actively seeking wisdom and virtue in everyday experiences, encouraging readers to treasure and act upon the gentle teachings they encounter. The initial sections feature various counsels, such as asking for small daily tasks to fulfill and encouraging forgiveness and charity towards others, all served as a guide for nurturing one's spiritual growth while navigating life's complexities. The opening invites readers to reflect on their interactions with divine teachings and how these can be woven into the fabric of daily existence. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
UR  - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/27852
ER  -