Introduction to The Devout Life
Part Two, Chapters 10-21 (pp. 85-100)
Group 1
(Steve, John, Rey, Cecilia, Tien)
13 October 2006
Francis de Sales advocates doing various spiritual exercises to individuals in Chapters 10 – 21 of the “Introduction To The Devout Life.” St. Francis recommends daily prayer, weekly confession and frequenting the sacraments. Making spiritual exercises a daily habit will create a room in your heart for God and create a spiritual lifestyle for each of us with God at the center.
While the “Introduction To The Devout Life” wasn’t written for children, it is impressive in it’s simplicity. The message provides common sense for the common person. This classic book should be read in daily doses rather than all at once. Taking each exercise one day at a time will help the individual build upon each spiritual exercise to create a “Devout Life”.
Asking the individual to be active, participation and devotional. One is not obliged to mention all of their venial sins during confession. But one should be sincerely sorry and regretful when promising not to repeat the wrongful action during confession. In fact, Francis de Sales recommends preparing for confession the night before to ensure the heart is ready for the sacrament.
Steve
Part Two, Chapters 10-21 (pp. 85-100)
Group 1
(Steve, John, Rey, Cecilia, Tien)
13 October 2006
CREATE AN INTERIOR LIFE
Francis de Sales advocates doing various spiritual exercises to individuals in Chapters 10 – 21 of the “Introduction To The Devout Life.” St. Francis recommends daily prayer, weekly confession and frequenting the sacraments. Making spiritual exercises a daily habit will create a room in your heart for God and create a spiritual lifestyle for each of us with God at the center.
LIFESTYLE
While the “Introduction To The Devout Life” wasn’t written for children, it is impressive in it’s simplicity. The message provides common sense for the common person. This classic book should be read in daily doses rather than all at once. Taking each exercise one day at a time will help the individual build upon each spiritual exercise to create a “Devout Life”.
Asking the individual to be active, participation and devotional. One is not obliged to mention all of their venial sins during confession. But one should be sincerely sorry and regretful when promising not to repeat the wrongful action during confession. In fact, Francis de Sales recommends preparing for confession the night before to ensure the heart is ready for the sacrament.
DAILY LIFE
Likewise, our discussion mentioned that in St. Francis de Sales’ era, the church was the center of the town. The church bell would ring to announce the time, important events and emergencies. When one heard the frantic ringing of the Church bell, one should say a “Hail Mary” for the person that was in trouble. Likewise today, we should say a “Hail Mary” when we hear a siren for the individuals in trouble. This simple spiritual exercise provides empathy for the person and a reminder that we are all God’s children. As St. Francis de Sales recommends putting God at the center of our lives of each day. This simple act creates a spiritual exercise the will help build an individuals’ “Devout Life”.Steve
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