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Francis de Sales

Happy feast of St. Francis de Sales
24 Jan 2014

Happy feast of St. Francis de Sales

by Connie Rossini | posted in: Prayer and Virtue | 0

  Today is the feast of St. Francis de Sales, patron saint of writers and editors (and of one of my sons too). He is also dear to Contemplative Homeschool for his unmatched teaching on  practical spirituality for lay people. … Continued

books, Catholic, Francis de Sales, spirituality
Are you praying too much?
22 Oct 2013

Are you praying too much?

by Connie Rossini | posted in: Prayer and Virtue | 21

Sunday’s Mass readings were all about prayer–winning battles through prayer, supporting each other in prayer, and never giving up. I love encouraging people to grow in their prayer life!  But today I want to ask a question that might seem … Continued

Carmelite, Catholic, Fr. Thomas Dubay, Francis de Sales, Teresa of Ávila
Are you making a daily morning offering?
17 Sep 2013

Are you making a daily morning offering?

by crossini4774 | posted in: Prayer and Virtue | 6

  St. Francis de Sales is the master of the spiritual life for lay people. His book, Introduction to the Devout Life teaches us how we can grow closer to God while living out our lives as spouses or single … Continued

Apostleship of Prayer, Francis de Sales, homeschool, Litany, Morning offering, Saints
What is mental prayer and how can you do it?
22 Feb 2013

What is mental prayer and how can you do it?

by crossini4774 | posted in: Prayer and Virtue | 14

Catholics divide personal prayer into 2 broad categories – vocal and mental. Vocal prayer includes prayers written for recitation. Mental prayer is prayer in one’s own words. (Mental prayer can also be subdivided into meditation and contemplation. The Catechism calls … Continued

Carmelite, Catholic, Francis de Sales, Meditation, St. Therese of Lisieux, Teresa of Ávila
Beg, borrow, or steal buy: Introduction to the Devout Life
21 Dec 2012

Beg, borrow, or steal buy: Introduction to the Devout Life

by crossini4774 | posted in: Prayer and Virtue | 4

In this occasional series of posts, I recommend resources for you and your family in 100 words or less. More detailed reviews may come later. By St. Francis de Sales. The classic spiritual guide for lay people. Practical and specific … Continued

books, Christianity, Francis de Sales, Prayer, review

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