Sweet and Gentle Struggle
Francis de Sales on the Necessity of Spiritual Friendship
Sweet and Gentle Struggle
Francis de Sales on the Necessity of Spiritual Friendship
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Hardback
£70.00
Publisher: University Press of America
ISBN: 9780761804161
Number of Pages: 548
Published: 19/09/1996
Width: 16.2 cm
Height: 23.2 cm
The 17th century bishop Francis de Sales is known in the Catholic tradition as the doctor of love. His genius was to adapt a practical spirituality for people living in the world. His key ingredient for Christian perfection is friendship. Friendship is a special relationship that aids and consoles on what he calls the rough and slippery paths of life. Investigating both the man and his theory of friendship, this book surveys the great thinkers on the subject to learn how the mystery of friendship is essential for human and spiritual growth.
Terence McGoldrick has written a lucid and well-researched study of one of the most significant themes in Salesian, indeed, all of Christian spirituality-friendship...the most thorough study on the subject in English, in fact, any language yet. -- Wendy Wright, Creighton University ...McG marshals an impressive array of evidence...a wealth of insightsinto, the saint's life and thought. ...impressive achievement and major contribution to Salesian scholarship. -- Joseph F. Chorpenning, O.S.F.S. ...there is much valuable material here. -- Joseph F. Chorpenning, O.S.F.S. French History Whether he is discussing Aristotle, Augustine, Thomas Aquinas or Frances de Sales, the author shows a mastery of the topic and of the texts. -- Joseph F. Power, De Sales Resource Center Director Whether he is discussing Aristotle, Augustine, Thomas Aquinas or Frances de Sales, the author shows a mastery of the topic and of the texts. -- Joseph F. Power, De Sales Resource Center Director Terence McGoldrick has written a lucid and well-researched study of one of the most significant themes in Salesian, indeed, all of Christian spirituality-friendship...the most thorough study on the subject in English, in fact, any language yet. -- Wendy Wright, Creighton University ...McG marshals an impressive array of evidence...a wealth of insightsinto, the saint's life and thought. ...impressive achievement and major contribution to Salesian scholarship. -- Joseph F. Chorpenning, O.S.F.S. ...there is much valuable material here. -- Joseph F. Chorpenning, O.S.F.S. French History
