
Part 2 Ch 4 - the Third Point of Preparation, representing the Mystery to be meditated to Your Imagination. Part 2 Ch 3 - Invocation, the Second Point of Preparation. And first, the Presence of God, the First Point of Preparation. Part 2 Ch 2 - A short Method of Meditation. Part 2 COUNCILS ON THE NECESSITY OF UPLIFTING THE SOUL TO GOD - Ch 1 - The Necessity of Prayer. Part 1 Ch 24 - All Evil Inclinations must be purged away. Part 1 Ch 23 - It is needful to put away all Inclination for Useless and Dangerous Things. Part 1 Ch 22 - The Necessity of Purging away all tendency to Venial Sins. Part 1 Ch 21 - Conclusion of this First Purification. Part 1 Ch 20 - A hearty Protest made with the object of confirming the Soul’s resolution to serve God, as a conclusion to its acts of Penitence. Part 1 Ch 19 - How to make a General Confession. Part 1 Ch 18 - Tenth Meditation - How the Soul chooses the Devout Life.

17 - Ninth Meditation - On the Choice Between Heaven and Hell Part 1 Ch 14 - Sixth Meditation - Of Judgment Second Meditation-Of the End for which we were Created First Meditation Of the End for which we were Created The Second Purification, from all Sinful Affections.

The First Purification, namely, from Mortal Sin. The First Step must be Purifying the Soul. Part 1 Ch 4.The Need of a Guide for those who would enter upon and advance in the Devout Life.

Part 1 Ch 3 Devotion is suitable to every Vocation and Profession Part I COUNSELS FOR THE SOUL'S GUIDANCE Ch 1: What True Devotion is It contains treasures of wisdom for every reader, from eager beginner to lifelong Christian. Written specifically for laymen, it began as letters from Saint Francis to a married woman who was seeking holiness amidst the distractions of her life of wealth and status. Download cover art Download CD case insert Introduction to the Devout Lifeįirst published in the early 17th century, it has proven its value as a daily spiritual guide and helpful reference for living an authentic Christian life.
