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100 1 _aCamus, Jean-Pierre,
_d1584-1652
245 1 4 _aThe Spirit of St. Francis de Sales
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2005
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2005-10-01
508 _aProduced by Charles Aldorondo, Tiffany Vergon, William Flis, and Distributed Proofreaders
520 _a"The Spirit of St. Francis de Sales" by Jean-Pierre Camus is a collection of spiritual reflections and teachings inspired by the life and virtues of St. Francis de Sales, written in the early 20th century. The work aims to present the essence of the saint's character and teachings through the lens of his close friend and biographer, Bishop Jean-Pierre Camus. The central focus of the book revolves around the principles of charity, humility, and the importance of living a life devoted to God and the well-being of others, reflecting the profound impact of St. Francis' spiritual legacy. At the start of the book, the preface outlines the purpose of capturing the spirit of St. Francis de Sales, emphasizing his significance in guiding individuals toward spiritual growth and sanctity. The opening portion delves into the nature of perfect virtue as seen through the teachings of St. Francis, who advocates for charity as the driving force behind all virtues. It discusses the distinction between the superficial practice of virtues and the deeper, love-infused actions that align with God's will. Camus paints a vivid picture of St. Francis as a model of holy living, contrasting the common pursuit of grand virtues with the often-overlooked importance of modest acts performed out of genuine love for God and others. The beginning of this work sets the stage for a deeper exploration of the saint's wisdom and its applications to the lives of believers. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aDevotional literature
653 _aChristian life -- Catholic authors
700 1 _aFrancis, de Sales, Saint,
_d1567-1622
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/9184
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