Call number
242.1 DES
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Available
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Pages
296
Description
Gathered here are letters of spiritual direction written by Francis (1567-1622) and Jane (1572-1641) that reveal the richness of Salesian spirituality. The letters show the daily attempts of laity, clergy, cloistered religious and others to live in the authentic spirit of Jesus.
Publication
Paulist Press (1988), 296 pages
Original publication date
c. 1620
ISBN
0809129906 / 9780809129904
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LibraryThing member danhammang
A love affair. They were both under monastic vow, openly in love with each other; expressed and lived through their deep commitment to the Christ figure. The sweet, soft, nurturing nature of their spirituality is warmly expressed through their letters. It was the post Reformation Christian
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perspective through the lens of French spirituality. It's easy to read, a few letters at a time. Another great installment in 'The Classics of Western Spirituality' library. Show Less