Consoling Thoughts on Sickness and Death

by Francis de Sales

Book Overview

In Consoling Thoughts on Sickness and Death, St. Francis de Sales, the beloved Doctor of the Church, teaches how to grow closer to God through suffering well the most bitter trials.

The bed of sickness is an altar of sacrifice, writes the saint in this treasure of spirituality. He explains what prayers are suitable for the sick, how to persevere in patience, and even how to overcome an excessive fear of death. Most importantly,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0895552183
• ISBN13: 9780895552181
• Release Date: January 2013
• Publisher: Tan Books
• Length: 156 Pages
• Weight: 0.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.4" x 8.3"