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Virtual Book Club: The Devout Life by St. Francis DeSales
February 27 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Travel alongside Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton this Lenten Season by discovering how St. Francis de Sales’ An Introduction to the Devout Life, a much-loved devotional classic, shaped her spiritual life as she journeyed with God from seeker to saint. In this book club, participants will read portions of the book each week and share discussions on how the virtues featured in this book were adopted by Elizabeth Ann Seton in her personal faith and into the fabric of the Sisters of Charity.
Published first in 1609, this beloved classic gently guides and instructs the reader in the practice of growing in holiness. Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton discovered this timeless treasure while grieving the heartbreaking loss of her husband in Italy, and it remained a trusted resource in her own spiritual formation and the development of the Sisters of Charity.
St. Francis de Sales’ Introduction to the Devout Life thus served as a foundational text for Elizabeth Ann Seton, guiding her through personal loss, her conversion to Catholicism, and her subsequent life of service. Its emphasis on practical spirituality and the sanctification of daily life deeply resonated with her, shaping her own approach to faith and influencing her life and legacy.