Translated by the Nuns of the Visitation.  

Edited by Fr. Lewis S. FIORELLI, OSFS.

TAN Books and Publishers, INC., Rockford, Illinois, 1987.

ISBN: 0-89555-258-2 

Recognizing the central importance of the mystery of the Incarnation, God's becoming man, St. Francis de Sales uses many figures and analogies to explain the mysterious union of the divine with the human nature in Our Lord. He also brings out many overlooked details regarding the mission of St. John the Baptist, in particular pointing out St. John's noble practice of absolute humility (a virtue of predilection for St. Francis de Sales) despite facing the greatest imaginable temptation to pride and ambition.

Steeped as he was in Sacred Scripture, SFS gives totally fresh and surprising insights into the truths of our religion including: the Sacred Name of Jesus, Our Lady's wisdom at Cana, St. John the Baptist's temptation, etc. Nine insightful sermons. Great wisdom from a great saint and Doctor of the Church; excellent spiritual reading for Advent or any other time of the year! 

Table of Contents

Preface

1. St. John the Baptist sends his disciples to Jesus.

2. The Great Humility of St. John the Baptist.

3. Repentance.

4. The Coming of the Divine Child.

5. Mystical aspects of the Mystery of Christmas.

6. The Union of the Divine and Human Natures in Our Lord.

7. The Incarnation.

8. Spiritual Circumcision and the Sacred Name of Jesus.

9. The Wedding Feast of Cana.

(Text given here is a shorter version, for the full version see the book)

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