The Great Means Of Salvation And Of Perfection: Prayer, Mental Prayer, The Exercises Of A Retreat, Choice Of A State Of Life (1886) (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781436546041)

The Great Means of Salvation and of Perfection: Prayer, Mental Prayer, The Exercises of a Retreat, Choice of a State of Life is a book written by St. Alphonsus De Liguori in 1886. The book is a comprehensive guide to spiritual practices that are believed to lead to salvation and perfection. It covers topics such as prayer, mental prayer, the exercises of a retreat, and the choice of a state of life. The book is divided into four parts, each of which provides a detailed explanation of the spiritual practices and their importance. The first part of the book focuses on prayer and its various forms, including vocal prayer, mental prayer, and contemplation. The second part of the book is dedicated to mental prayer, which is described as a means of deepening one's relationship with God. The third part of the book covers the exercises of a retreat, which are designed to help individuals reflect on their lives and their relationship with God. The final part of the book discusses the choice of a state of life, which refers to the decision to enter a religious order or to pursue a secular life. Overall, The Great Means of Salvation and of Perfection is a valuable resource for anyone seeking to deepen their spiritual practice and strengthen their relationship with God.And The Vocation To The Religious State And Priesthood.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: St Alphonsus De Liguori
ISBN-10: 1436546044
ISBN-13: 9781436546041
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 06/02/2008
Pages: 516
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 2.04lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.31d