Treatise on the Love of God

by Francis de Sales and St. Francis de Sales

Book Overview

Heavenly Love comes as a wound that is a gift of God.

Francis de Sales's spiritual masterpiece, Treatise on the Love of God, was originally published in 1616 while he was Bishop of Geneva. This contemporary English edition preserves St. Francis's gentle prose, his enthusiasm for God, compassion, and good humor. For all spiritual pilgrims seeking comfort and guidance, this book offers the assurance that "a deep and satisfying prayer life is...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1557258783
• ISBN13: 9781557258786
• Release Date: January 2011
• Publisher: Paraclete Press (MA)
• Length: 144 Pages
• Weight: 0.42 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.5" x 8.0"

Customer Reviews

Easy reading of a deep subject

I've read other books by deSales and loved them. This modern version is much easier to read while remaining faithful to the spirit of deSales. The book assures us that a deep prayer life is within the reach of those who desire it. The book offers inspiration, comfort and challenge in the form of guidance. Buy it, and let your heart soar with the Love of God.

Deacon

You will not go wrong with Saint Francis DeSale Try it! You'll like it and be a better person for it.