{"product_id":"introduction-to-the-devout-life-9780281077090","title":"Introduction to the Devout Life","description":"What was revolutionary, in Francis, was his belief that one could remain in the world and yet be holy.' Piers Paul Read, from the Introduction Francis de Sales was born in France and became Bishop of Geneva in the early seventeenth century. Famed for his patience, he was known as a preacher, evangelist and spiritual director. Together with Jane de Chantal, he founded the congregation of the Visitation of Holy Mary. Written to help lay people to live in the world without being influenced by its spirit, \u003ci\u003eIntroduction to the Devout Life\u003c\/i\u003e is a timeless classic on spiritual growth. It provides a series of practical meditations that can enrich the reader's prayer life. In short, pithy chapters, Francis de Sales gives advice on such topics as humility, patience and poverty of spirit. His aim is to guide anyone with courage and determination to live a life of true devotion.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e SPCK Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 01\/19\/2017\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780281077090\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 288\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.50lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 7.70h x 5.00w x 0.90d","brand":"Piers Paul Read","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43418148077749,"sku":"9780281077090","price":13.59,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/files\/img_09b0a432-688b-469e-b24b-1f5ac236c3d9.jpg?v=1703002565","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/introduction-to-the-devout-life-9780281077090","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}