Virtues in the Asian mind

Introduction to the Devout Life
Part Three – Chapters 31-41
Friday November 10, 2006
Korean Language Group

According to the Asian mind, one of the important virtues is ‘moderation’ which means the “quality of being reasonable and not being extreme”

Francis de Sales recommends this virtue to Philotea with regarding to games, cards and dances. In themselves these pastimes are neither good nor evil normally, but they are very much inclined disposed toward evil.

Therefore, in terms of Francis de Sales, Playing and dancing are permissible, provided
We take part in them for the motive of recreation without being attached to them.
In these matter one should use reason, prudence and good sense.

Francis de Sales always focuses on the spiritual aspects of our daily lives, and emphasizes contemplation in action.

For him, daily life, humility, reason, little thing and present duty are the important means to grow in the spiritual life.