The Consoling Thoughts of Saint Francis de Sales


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(4.9 stars; 20 reviews)

Francis de Sales (1567-1622) was a French priest and later bishop of Geneva who was revered as a master of spiritual direction and fondly remembered for his keen insights into the personal spiritual struggles of men and women of all faiths. His Introduction to the Devout Life, which he wrote especially for laypersons, and his Treatise on the Love of God remain fundamental reading for all earthly pilgrims who seek personal moral improvement and strive for spiritual perfection.

Pere Huguet has gathered together in this one volume some of the more poignant insights and suggestions contained in the writings of Saint Francis de Sales and organized them under more than eighty chapters. They are sure to bring comfort to the weary and guidance to all of us who, from time to time, lose our way. (Introduction by dave7) (10 hr 31 min)

Chapters

00 – Introduction 28:00 Read by dave7
01 – Book I, Chapters 1-5 34:03 Read by dave7
02 – Book I, Chapters 6-10 35:43 Read by dave7
03 – Book I, Chapters 11-15 33:37 Read by dave7
04 – Book I, Chapters 16-20 21:26 Read by dave7
05 – Book I, Chapters 21-25 31:49 Read by dave7
06 – Book II, Chapters 1-3 24:33 Read by dave7
07 – Book II, Chapters 4-6 26:21 Read by dave7
08 – Book II, Chapters 7-9 23:07 Read by dave7
09 – Book II, Chapters 10-12 31:26 Read by dave7
10 – Book II, Chapters 13-15 15:47 Read by dave7
11 – Book II, Chapters 16-18 16:52 Read by dave7
12 – Book II, Chapters 19-21 29:53 Read by dave7
13 – Book II, Chapters 22-24 23:37 Read by dave7
14 – Book II, Chapters 25-27 24:33 Read by dave7
15 – Book III, Chapters 1-3 42:26 Read by dave7
16 – Book III, Chapters 4-6 15:37 Read by dave7
17 – Book III, Chapters 7-9 14:38 Read by dave7
18 – Book III, Chapters 10-12 21:46 Read by dave7
19 – Book III, Chapters 13-15 16:00 Read by dave7
20 – Book III, Chapters 16-18 28:17 Read by dave7
21 – Book III, Chapters 19-21 21:17 Read by dave7
22 – Book IV, Chapters 1-3 20:45 Read by dave7
23 – Book IV, Chapters 4-6 15:08 Read by dave7
24 – Book IV, Chapters 7-9 16:33 Read by dave7
25 – Book IV, Chapters 10-11, Adieu 18:30 Read by dave7

Reviews

apt title


(5 stars)

the text itself is consoling. the reader is clear and calm. an excellent listen


(5 stars)

The cream of the spiritual cream!