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Father Joseph Boenzi’s new book
St. Francis de Sales
Life and Spirit
Father Joe Boenzi, a Salesian of Don Bosco, is a well known scholar, teacher and promoter of St. Francis de Sales and his spirit.
Here is what he says about Salesian Spirituality in the preface of his book:
“Salesian spirituality, molded by the experiences of Francis de Sales, inculcated by Jane Francis de Chantal, articulated by Jean-Pierre Camus, fostered by Louis Brisson, pastorally relaunched by John Bosco, emphasizes what Vatican II would come to term the universal call to holiness. It is an approach born of common sense. God is sought in the ordinary events of life, where the profane is not separated from the sacred. The spirituality of Francis de Sales and of those who follow his approach to the Gospel is attentive to meeting the spiritual needs of lay men and women and supporting them in their day-to-day commitments in the home, in the workplace, and in society. “
7 x 10, approx 300 pp.
| Contents of the BookPart I: Background, Vocation, Ministry
1. Historical and Political Context 2. Youthful Experience and Formation 3. Apostolic Vocation 4. Bishop and Shepherd 5. Francis de Sales and Calvinism Part II. Foundation of the Visitation 6. Jane de Chantal: Making of a Founder 7. Visitation: A Community of Women for Women 8. A New Form of Religious Life 9. From Small Community to Religious Order Part III. Legacy of a Devout Life 10. The Written Works of Saint Francis de Sales 11. Projects for Pastoral and Cultural Renewal 12. Last Days of Francis de Sales 13. Mother de Chantal: Living the Salesian Spirit Part IV. Spiritual Theology 14. Francis de Sales and Theology 15. Historical Sources of Francis de Sales’s Spirituality 16. On Prayer 17. Love of God and Neighbor 18. Towards a Spirituality of Ordinary Life 19. The Devout Life and Practice of Virtue 20. Live Jesus! Part V. Recognition of Virtues and Influence 21. Early Biographies 22. Process of Beatification and Canonization 23. Doctor of the Church 24. Patron of Communications Appendix 1. Time Line for Francis de Sales Appendix 2. Consecrated Life and Salesian Spirit Appendix 3. Index of Persons Selected Bibilography Notes |
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Publication date: January 2013
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| These pages are the fruit of spoken sessions and living experiences. I cannot claim to add anything to the great work of so many scholars on themes that derive from Francis de Sales and the Salesian tradition. I can only hope that these pages continue to add to the conversation, allowing people to resonate with Francis de Sales in their own circumstances. Joseph Boenzi, SDB |