Roses Among Thorns


From the writings of Saint Francis de Sales

This book offers recent translated meditations from the works of Saint Francis de Sales that Catholic men and women (lay, clerical, or religious) can reflect on prayerfully. It may be used as a devotional or in spiritual direction or in the sacrament of penance. Here, de Sales gives direction in prayer, devotion, discernment, and mortification, in a way that can be understood and implemented in the midst of ordinary life. This work is a guidebook for anyone who seeks a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ.

Sophia Institute Press