An Introduction To The Devout Life - Francis de Sales

First Published In 1609 An Introduction To The Devout Liferdquo; Is Saint Francis De Sales Work Which Belongs To The Christian Tradition Of Lectio Divinardquo; Or Divine Readingrdquo;. Like Thomas Kempisrsquo; The Imitation Of Christrdquo; It Is A Work Intended To Provide Guidance To The Individual Desiring Spiritual Direction In Order To Lead A More Devout Life. Based On A Series Of Letters Between Francis And His Cousin, Madame Marie De Charmoisy, Who As The Wife Of An Ambassador Of The Duke Of Savoy Was Struggling With The Distractions To Faith Associated With Court Life, An Introduction To The Devout Liferdquo; Was Crafted From Those Original Letters Into A Guide For A More General Audience.