“But even as Josue and Caleb declared that the Land of Promise was good and fair, and its possession easy and pleasant, so the Holy Spirit speaking by all the Saints and Our Blessed Lord Himself assure us that a devout life is a lovely, a pleasant and a happy life” -St. Francis de Sales, 1608 – BCBP Ohio Journal & Learning Resource

“But even as Josue and Caleb declared that the Land of Promise was good and fair, and its possession easy and pleasant, so the Holy Spirit speaking by all the Saints and Our Blessed Lord Himself assure us that a devout life is a lovely, a pleasant and a happy life” -St. Francis de Sales, 1608

This book (www.ewtnreligiouscatalogues.com), was written in 1608 by Saint Francis de Sales to Philothea, “an apt pupil of him in the way of perfection,” is basically a manual or a “guide” if you will, to the devout or holy life. Give a listen to Fr. Dailey. If you are interested in the devout life referred … Continue reading “But even as Josue and Caleb declared that the Land of Promise was good and fair, and its possession easy and pleasant, so the Holy Spirit speaking by all the Saints and Our Blessed Lord Himself assure us that a devout life is a lovely, a pleasant and a happy life” -St. Francis de Sales, 1608