Catholic Classics
Learn from the Catholic Church's greatest saints as teachers as you are led through classic Catholic spiritual writings.
Displaying items 1-10 of 183 in total of Catholic Classics with the tag "st francis de sales".
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Day 14: The Eternal Perspective
June 21st, 2026 | 21 mins 27 secs
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In light of eternity, what really matters in our lives?
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Day 13: Holding On To Hope
June 20th, 2026 | 22 mins 22 secs
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When our spiritual life feels dry, uncertain, or stripped of the consolations we expect, God may be doing some of His deepest work.
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Day 12: How to Make Space for God
June 19th, 2026 | 19 mins 46 secs
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Growing in God’s presence requires both fidelity and surrender
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Day 11: The Secret to Union with God
June 18th, 2026 | 19 mins 12 secs
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Brother Lawrence describes the practice of God’s presence as a simple attentiveness to the Lord that soon becomes the soul’s place of rest.
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Day 10: Identity Begins with God
June 17th, 2026 | 19 mins 15 secs
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What does it mean to know who we are in light of who God is?
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Day 9: Take Courage and Persevere
June 16th, 2026 | 19 mins 42 secs
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How do we remain faithful when prayer feels repetitive, life feels exhausting, or suffering lingers longer than we expected?
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Day 8: God Is Near in Our Suffering
June 15th, 2026 | 20 mins 33 secs
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The Christian life is not about escaping suffering but discovering God within it.
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Day 7: Staying Faithful in the Waiting
June 14th, 2026 | 18 mins 26 secs
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We should not rush the work of grace, but rather trust in God's care of our souls.
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Day 6: Peace Through Holy Conversation
June 13th, 2026 | 21 mins 32 secs
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Brother Lawrence reminds us that holiness is not found in extraordinary experiences, but in simple and consistent attentiveness to God's presence.
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Day 5: The Goal of Devotions
June 12th, 2026 | 18 mins 3 secs
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Devotions are meant to lead us into loving communion with God.