Treatise on the Love of God, Paperback

Heavenly Love comes as a wound that is a gift of God.

Francis de Sales's spiritual masterpiece, Treatise on the Love of God, was originally published in 1616 while he was Bishop of Geneva. This contemporary English edition preserves St. Francis's gentle prose, his enthusiasm for God, compassion, and good humor. For all spiritual pilgrims seeking comfort and guidance, this book offers the assurance that "a deep and satisfying prayer life is not only possible, but within the reach of anyone who will accept what God is forever offering."

St. Francis De Sales (1567-1622) was born in Haute-Savoie in France. He was Bishop of Geneva and an accomplished preacher, known for his writing on spiritual direction and formation. His way of teaching spirituality is often known as the Way of Divine Love.