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Virtue Guide No. 14 ~ Purging away the Tendency to Sin

St. Francis de Sales, in this reflection (1.22–24) found in his Introduction to the Devout Life, instructs us to purge away all inclinations towards sin. Use his guidance to assist in purging yourself of all unnecessary attachments. The Necessity of Purging away all tendency to Venial Sins. As daylight waxes, …

Virtue Guide No. 13 ~ Confession

St. Francis de Sales, in this reflection (1.19–20) found in his Introduction to the Devout Life, guides us to make a good confession. Use this guide when going to confession. Some practical comments have been added to the text in italics. How to Make a General Confession. First read this …

Virtue Guide No. 12 ~ The Tenth Meditation

St. Francis de Sales, in his Tenth Meditation (1.18) found in his Introduction to the Devout Life, leads us to way of choosing the devout life. This reflection should be done in the morning (plan on 20–30 minutes). Some practical comments have been added to the text in italics. How …

Virtue Guide No. 11 ~ The Ninth Meditation

St. Francis de Sales, in his Seventh Meditation (1.17) found in his Introduction to the Devout Life, calls us to draw to mind the choice between heaven and hell. This reflection should be done in the morning (plan on 20–30 minutes). Some practical comments have been added to the text …

Virtue Guide No. 9 ~ The Seventh Meditation

St. Francis de Sales, in his Seventh Meditation (1.15) found in his Introduction to the Devout Life, directs our hearts to think deeply upon hell. This reflection should be done in the morning (plan on 20–30 minutes). Some practical comments have been added to the text in italics. Of Hell. …

Virtue Guide ~ The Sixth Meditation

St. Francis de Sales, in his Sixth Meditation found in his Introduction to the Devout Life, directs our hearts to think deeply upon judgement. This reflection should be done in the morning (plan on 20–30 minutes). Some practical comments have been added to the text in italics. Of Judgement Preparation. …

Virtue Guide, No. 6 ~ The Fourth Meditation

The prevailing discussion of mercy cannot ignore sin and contrition. Indeed God is merciful, but we must first have knowledge of our sin and earnest contrition in order to experience that mercy. A realistic assessment of sin leads to a contrite heart. And a contrite heart, God will not despise. …

Virtue Guide, No. 5 ~ The Third Meditation

Blessed by the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with spiritual blessings in heavenly places, in Christ: as he chose us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and unspotted in his sight in charity. Who hath predestinated …

Virtue Guide, No. 4 ~ The Second Meditation

“What is man, that thou art mindful of him: or the son of man, that thou visitest him? You made him a little lower than the angels; you crowned him with glory and honor, and did set him over the works of your hands” (Hebrews 2:6, 7). This virtue guide …

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Virtue Guide No. 14 ~ Purging away the Tendency to Sin

Virtue Guide No. 13 ~ Confession

Virtue Guide No. 12 ~ The Tenth Meditation

Virtue Guide No. 11 ~ The Ninth Meditation

Virtue Guide No. 9 ~ The Seventh Meditation

Virtue Guide ~ The Sixth Meditation

Virtue Guide, No. 6 ~ The Fourth Meditation

Virtue Guide, No. 5 ~ The Third Meditation

Virtue Guide, No. 4 ~ The Second Meditation

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