The Heart of SFS

Thirty-one Consideratons upon the Interior Virtues of this Great Saint

Edited by the VERY REV. GEORGE PORTER, S.J.

Archbishop Elect of Bombay

London: Burns and Oates New York: Catholic Publication Society Co. (1887)

We bless the idea that inspired this little book and consecrated each day of the month to the veneration, but above all to the special imitation of our beloved St. Francis of Sales, and we gladly recommend the study of the mediations here collected. The elevated and divinely inspired sentiments which adorned the soul of this blessed Prelate are here set forth in happily chosen words and with an inimitable force of expression, and they point clearly to the Source from which the virtues that animated his whole life were derived.

+ C. MARIE

Bishop of Annecy

Table of Contents

Perfect Conformity of St. Francis to the Will of God
His perfect self-abnegation in conformity to the Will of God
The constancy of his love shown in his conformity to the Will of God
His recollection of the presence of God
His modesty and reverence in the presence of God
His spirit of Recollection
His admirable interior peace
His imperturbable calm
His spirit of religion
His dignified bearing in the ceremonies of the Church
His devotion to the Blessed Sacrament
His devotion to the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass
His tender love for Holy Communion
His likeness to our Lord Jesus Christ
His humility
His humble sweetness
His invincible sweetness
His kindness to his enemies
His charity towards his neighbor
His supernatural tenderness
His affability
His obedience
His condescension
His prudence
His dove-like simplicity
His resignation
His poverty
His mortification
His fortitude
His interior life
His appearance
LITANY OF ST. FRANCIS OF SALES
PRAYERS TO ST. FRANCIS OF SALES