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Ep 164Introduction to the Devout Life: The Difference Between True and False Friendship

Selections for thought and contemplation from the spiritual classic, The Introduction to the Devout Life, written by St. Francis de Sales, a Doctor of the Church.  You can listen to this series and other great Catholic content at Formed.org.Sign up for a 7-day free trial of Formed.org.Support this podcast and the Augustine Institute by becoming a member of the Mission Circle. 

Dec 5, 20244 min

Ep 163Introduction to the Devout Life: Real Friendship

Selections for thought and contemplation from the spiritual classic, The Introduction to the Devout Life, written by St. Francis de Sales, a Doctor of the Church.  You can listen to this series and other great Catholic content at Formed.org.Sign up for a 7-day free trial of Formed.org.Support this podcast and the Augustine Institute by becoming a member of the Mission Circle. 

Dec 4, 20245 min

Ep 162Introduction to the Devout Life: How to Possess a Rich Spirit Although Poor

Selections for thought and contemplation from the spiritual classic, The Introduction to the Devout Life, written by St. Francis de Sales, a Doctor of the Church.  You can listen to this series and other great Catholic content at Formed.org.Sign up for a 7-day free trial of Formed.org.Support this podcast and the Augustine Institute by becoming a member of the Mission Circle. 

Dec 3, 20243 min

Ep 161Introduction to the Devout Life: How to Exercise Poverty Although Rich

Selections for thought and contemplation from the spiritual classic, The Introduction to the Devout Life, written by St. Francis de Sales, a Doctor of the Church.  You can listen to this series and other great Catholic content at Formed.org.Sign up for a 7-day free trial of Formed.org.Support this podcast and the Augustine Institute by becoming a member of the Mission Circle. 

Dec 2, 20247 min

Ep 160Introduction to the Devout Life: Poverty of Spirit Amid Riches

Selections for thought and contemplation from the spiritual classic, The Introduction to the Devout Life, written by St. Francis de Sales, a Doctor of the Church.  You can listen to this series and other great Catholic content at Formed.org.Sign up for a 7-day free trial of Formed.org.Support this podcast and the Augustine Institute by becoming a member of the Mission Circle. 

Dec 1, 20245 min

Ep 159Introduction to the Devout Life: How to Maintain Purity

Selections for thought and contemplation from the spiritual classic, The Introduction to the Devout Life, written by St. Francis de Sales, a Doctor of the Church.  You can listen to this series and other great Catholic content at Formed.org.Sign up for a 7-day free trial of Formed.org.Support this podcast and the Augustine Institute by becoming a member of the Mission Circle. 

Nov 30, 20243 min

Ep 158Introduction to the Devout Life: Purity

Selections for thought and contemplation from the spiritual classic, The Introduction to the Devout Life, written by St. Francis de Sales, a Doctor of the Church.  You can listen to this series and other great Catholic content at Formed.org.Sign up for a 7-day free trial of Formed.org.Support this podcast and the Augustine Institute by becoming a member of the Mission Circle. 

Nov 29, 20243 min

Ep 157Introduction to the Devout Life: Obedience

Selections for thought and contemplation from the spiritual classic, The Introduction to the Devout Life, written by St. Francis de Sales, a Doctor of the Church.  You can listen to this series and other great Catholic content at Formed.org.Sign up for a 7-day free trial of Formed.org.Support this podcast and the Augustine Institute by becoming a member of the Mission Circle. 

Nov 28, 20245 min

Ep 156Introduction to the Devout Life: We Must Attend to the Business of Life Carefully

Selections for thought and contemplation from the spiritual classic, The Introduction to the Devout Life, written by St. Francis de Sales, a Doctor of the Church.  You can listen to this series and other great Catholic content at Formed.org.Sign up for a 7-day free trial of Formed.org.Support this podcast and the Augustine Institute by becoming a member of the Mission Circle. 

Nov 27, 20244 min

Ep 155Introduction to the Devout Life: Gentleness Towards Ourselves

Selections for thought and contemplation from the spiritual classic, The Introduction to the Devout Life, written by St. Francis de Sales, a Doctor of the Church.  You can listen to this series and other great Catholic content at Formed.org.Sign up for a 7-day free trial of Formed.org.Support this podcast and the Augustine Institute by becoming a member of the Mission Circle. 

Nov 26, 20244 min

Ep 154Introduction to the Devout Life: Gentleness Towards Others

Selections for thought and contemplation from the spiritual classic, The Introduction to the Devout Life, written by St. Francis de Sales, a Doctor of the Church.  You can listen to this series and other great Catholic content at Formed.org.Sign up for a 7-day free trial of Formed.org.Support this podcast and the Augustine Institute by becoming a member of the Mission Circle. 

Nov 25, 20248 min

Ep 153Introduction to the Devout Life: Interior Humility

Selections for thought and contemplation from the spiritual classic, The Introduction to the Devout Life, written by St. Francis de Sales, a Doctor of the Church.  You can listen to this series and other great Catholic content at Formed.org.Sign up for a 7-day free trial of Formed.org.Support this podcast and the Augustine Institute by becoming a member of the Mission Circle. 

Nov 24, 20249 min

Ep 152Introduction to the Devout Life: Greater Humility

Selections for thought and contemplation from the spiritual classic, The Introduction to the Devout Life, written by St. Francis de Sales, a Doctor of the Church.  You can listen to this series and other great Catholic content at Formed.org.Sign up for a 7-day free trial of Formed.org.Support this podcast and the Augustine Institute by becoming a member of the Mission Circle. 

Nov 23, 20245 min

Ep 151Introduction to the Devout Life: Patience

Selections for thought and contemplation from the spiritual classic, The Introduction to the Devout Life, written by St. Francis de Sales, a Doctor of the Church.  You can listen to this series and other great Catholic content at Formed.org.Sign up for a 7-day free trial of Formed.org.Support this podcast and the Augustine Institute by becoming a member of the Mission Circle. 

Nov 22, 20249 min

Ep 150Introduction to the Devout Life: How to Select Virtue, Continued

Selections for thought and contemplation from the spiritual classic, The Introduction to the Devout Life, written by St. Francis de Sales, a Doctor of the Church.  You can listen to this series and other great Catholic content at Formed.org.Sign up for a 7-day free trial of Formed.org.Support this podcast and the Augustine Institute by becoming a member of the Mission Circle. 

Nov 21, 20246 min

Ep 149Introduction to the Devout Life: How to Select Virtue

You can listen to this series and other great Catholic content at Formed.org. Sign up for a 7-day free trial of Formed.org. Support this podcast and the Augustine Institute by becoming a member of the Mission Circle.

Nov 20, 20248 min

Ep 148Introduction to the Devout Life: How to Receive Holy Communion

Selections for thought and contemplation from the spiritual classic, The Introduction to the Devout Life, written by St. Francis de Sales, a Doctor of the Church.  You can listen to this series and other great Catholic content at Formed.org.Sign up for a 7-day free trial of Formed.org.Support this podcast and the Augustine Institute by becoming a member of the Mission Circle. 

Nov 19, 20244 min

Ep 147Introduction to the Devout Life: Confession

Selections for thought and contemplation from the spiritual classic, The Introduction to the Devout Life, written by St. Francis de Sales, a Doctor of the Church.  You can listen to this series and other great Catholic content at Formed.org.Sign up for a 7-day free trial of Formed.org.Support this podcast and the Augustine Institute by becoming a member of the Mission Circle. 

Nov 18, 20247 min

Ep 146Introduction to the Devout Life: How to Hear and Read God's Word

Selections for thought and contemplation from the spiritual classic, The Introduction to the Devout Life, written by St. Francis de Sales, a Doctor of the Church.  You can listen to this series and other great Catholic content at Formed.org.Sign up for a 7-day free trial of Formed.org.Support this podcast and the Augustine Institute by becoming a member of the Mission Circle. 

Nov 17, 20242 min

Ep 145Introduction to the Devout Life: Holy Communion and How to Receive It

Selections for thought and contemplation from the spiritual classic, The Introduction to the Devout Life, written by St. Francis de Sales, a Doctor of the Church.  You can listen to this series and other great Catholic content at Formed.org.Sign up for a 7-day free trial of Formed.org.Support this podcast and the Augustine Institute by becoming a member of the Mission Circle. 

Nov 16, 20244 min

Ep 144Introduction to the Devout Life: The Evening Exercise and Examination of Conscience

Selections for thought and contemplation from the spiritual classic, The Introduction to the Devout Life, written by St. Francis de Sales, a Doctor of the Church.  You can listen to this series and other great Catholic content at Formed.org.Sign up for a 7-day free trial of Formed.org.Support this podcast and the Augustine Institute by becoming a member of the Mission Circle. 

Nov 15, 20241 min

Ep 143Introduction to the Devout Life: Morning Prayer

Selections for thought and contemplation from the spiritual classic, The Introduction to the Devout Life, written by St. Francis de Sales, a Doctor of the Church.  You can listen to this series and other great Catholic content at Formed.org.Sign up for a 7-day free trial of Formed.org.Support this podcast and the Augustine Institute by becoming a member of the Mission Circle. 

Nov 14, 20242 min

Ep 142Introduction to the Devout Life: Concerning Dryness in Meditation

Selections for thought and contemplation from the spiritual classic, The Introduction to the Devout Life, written by St. Francis de Sales, a Doctor of the Church.  You can listen to this series and other great Catholic content at Formed.org.Sign up for a 7-day free trial of Formed.org.Support this podcast and the Augustine Institute by becoming a member of the Mission Circle. 

Nov 13, 20242 min

Ep 141Introduction to the Devout Life: Conclusion and Spiritual Bouquet

Selections for thought and contemplation from the spiritual classic, The Introduction to the Devout Life, written by St. Francis de Sales, a Doctor of the Church.  You can listen to this series and other great Catholic content at Formed.org.Sign up for a 7-day free trial of Formed.org.Support this podcast and the Augustine Institute by becoming a member of the Mission Circle. 

Nov 12, 20241 min

Ep 140Introduction to the Devout Life: Considerations, Affections, and Resolutions

Selections for thought and contemplation from the spiritual classic, The Introduction to the Devout Life, written by St. Francis de Sales, a Doctor of the Church.  You can listen to this series and other great Catholic content at Formed.org.Sign up for a 7-day free trial of Formed.org.Support this podcast and the Augustine Institute by becoming a member of the Mission Circle. 

Nov 11, 20243 min

Ep 139Introduction to the Devout Life: Representing the Mystery

Selections for thought and contemplation from the spiritual classic, The Introduction to the Devout Life, written by St. Francis de Sales, a Doctor of the Church.  You can listen to this series and other great Catholic content at Formed.org.Sign up for a 7-day free trial of Formed.org.Support this podcast and the Augustine Institute by becoming a member of the Mission Circle. 

Nov 10, 20242 min

Ep 138Introduction to the Devout Life: Invocation

Selections for thought and contemplation from the spiritual classic, The Introduction to the Devout Life, written by St. Francis de Sales, a Doctor of the Church.  You can listen to this series and other great Catholic content at Formed.org.Sign up for a 7-day free trial of Formed.org.Support this podcast and the Augustine Institute by becoming a member of the Mission Circle. 

Nov 9, 20241 min

Ep 137Introduction to the Devout Life: The Presence of God

Selections for thought and contemplation from the spiritual classic, The Introduction to the Devout Life, written by St. Francis de Sales, a Doctor of the Church.  You can listen to this series and other great Catholic content at Formed.org.Sign up for a 7-day free trial of Formed.org.Support this podcast and the Augustine Institute by becoming a member of the Mission Circle. 

Nov 8, 20245 min

Ep 136Introduction to the Devout Life: The Necessity of Prayer

Selections for thought and contemplation from the spiritual classic, The Introduction to the Devout Life, written by St. Francis de Sales, a Doctor of the Church.  You can listen to this series and other great Catholic content at Formed.org.Sign up for a 7-day free trial of Formed.org.Support this podcast and the Augustine Institute by becoming a member of the Mission Circle. 

Nov 7, 20245 min

Ep 135Introduction to the Devout Life: All Evil Inclinations Must be Purged

Selections for thought and contemplation from the spiritual classic, The Introduction to the Devout Life, written by St. Francis de Sales, a Doctor of the Church.  You can listen to this series and other great Catholic content at Formed.org.Sign up for a 7-day free trial of Formed.org.Support this podcast and the Augustine Institute by becoming a member of the Mission Circle. 

Nov 6, 20242 min

Ep 134Introduction to the Devout Life: The Necessity of Putting Away All Affection for Useless Things

Selections for thought and contemplation from the spiritual classic, The Introduction to the Devout Life, written by St. Francis de Sales, a Doctor of the Church.  You can listen to this series and other great Catholic content at Formed.org.Sign up for a 7-day free trial of Formed.org.Support this podcast and the Augustine Institute by becoming a member of the Mission Circle. 

Nov 5, 20242 min

Ep 133Introduction to the Devout Life: The Necessity of Purgation of All Venial Sin

Selections for thought and contemplation from the spiritual classic, The Introduction to the Devout Life, written by St. Francis de Sales, a Doctor of the Church.  You can listen to this series and other great Catholic content at Formed.org.Sign up for a 7-day free trial of Formed.org.Support this podcast and the Augustine Institute by becoming a member of the Mission Circle. 

Nov 4, 20244 min

Ep 132Introduction to the Devout Life: Conclusion from This First Purgation

Selections for thought and contemplation from the spiritual classic, The Introduction to the Devout Life, written by St. Francis de Sales, a Doctor of the Church.  You can listen to this series and other great Catholic content at Formed.org.Sign up for a 7-day free trial of Formed.org.Support this podcast and the Augustine Institute by becoming a member of the Mission Circle. 

Nov 3, 20241 min

Ep 131Introduction to the Devout Life: The Soul's Resolution to Serve God

Selections for thought and contemplation from the spiritual classic, The Introduction to the Devout Life, written by St. Francis de Sales, a Doctor of the Church.  You can listen to this series and other great Catholic content at Formed.org.Sign up for a 7-day free trial of Formed.org.Support this podcast and the Augustine Institute by becoming a member of the Mission Circle. 

Nov 2, 20244 min

Ep 130Introduction to the Devout Life: How to Make a General Confession

Selections for thought and contemplation from the spiritual classic, The Introduction to the Devout Life, written by St. Francis de Sales, a Doctor of the Church.  You can listen to this series and other great Catholic content at Formed.org.Sign up for a 7-day free trial of Formed.org.Support this podcast and the Augustine Institute by becoming a member of the Mission Circle. 

Nov 1, 20242 min

Ep 129Introduction to the Devout Life: The Second Purification of Sinful Affections

Selections for thought and contemplation from the spiritual classic, The Introduction to the Devout Life, written by St. Francis de Sales, a Doctor of the Church.  You can listen to this series and other great Catholic content at Formed.org.Sign up for a 7-day free trial of Formed.org.Support this podcast and the Augustine Institute by becoming a member of the Mission Circle. 

Oct 31, 20243 min

Ep 128Introduction to the Devout Life: The First Purification of Mortal Sin

Selections for thought and contemplation from the spiritual classic, The Introduction to the Devout Life, written by St. Francis de Sales, a Doctor of the Church.  You can listen to this series and other great Catholic content at Formed.org.Sign up for a 7-day free trial of Formed.org.Support this podcast and the Augustine Institute by becoming a member of the Mission Circle. 

Oct 30, 20242 min

Ep 127Introduction to the Devout Life: The First Step, Purifying the Soul

Selections for thought and contemplation from the spiritual classic, The Introduction to the Devout Life, written by St. Francis de Sales, a Doctor of the Church.  You can listen to this series and other great Catholic content at Formed.org.Sign up for a 7-day free trial of Formed.org.Support this podcast and the Augustine Institute by becoming a member of the Mission Circle. 

Oct 21, 20244 min

Ep 126Introduction to the Devout Life: The Need of a Guide for the Devout Life

Selections for thought and contemplation from the spiritual classic, The Introduction to the Devout Life, written by St. Francis de Sales, a Doctor of the Church.  You can listen to this series and other great Catholic content at Formed.org.Sign up for a 7-day free trial of Formed.org.Support this podcast and the Augustine Institute by becoming a member of the Mission Circle. 

Oct 20, 20246 min

Ep 125Introduction to the Devout Life: Devotion is Suitable to Every Vocation

Selections for thought and contemplation from the spiritual classic, The Introduction to the Devout Life, written by St. Francis de Sales, a Doctor of the Church.  You can listen to this series and other great Catholic content at Formed.org.Sign up for a 7-day free trial of Formed.org.Support this podcast and the Augustine Institute by becoming a member of the Mission Circle. 

Oct 19, 20244 min

Ep 124Introduction to the Devout Life: The Nature and Excellence of Devotion

Selections for thought and contemplation from the spiritual classic, The Introduction to the Devout Life, written by St. Francis de Sales, a Doctor of the Church.  You can listen to this series and other great Catholic content at Formed.org.Sign up for a 7-day free trial of Formed.org.Support this podcast and the Augustine Institute by becoming a member of the Mission Circle. 

Oct 18, 20244 min

Ep 123Introduction to the Devout Life: True Devotion Explained

Selections for thought and contemplation from the spiritual classic, The Introduction to the Devout Life, written by St. Francis de Sales, a Doctor of the Church.  You can listen to this series and other great Catholic content at Formed.org.Sign up for a 7-day free trial of Formed.org.Support this podcast and the Augustine Institute by becoming a member of the Mission Circle. 

Oct 17, 20245 min

Ep 122Introduction to the Devout Life: Preface

Selections for thought and contemplation from the spiritual classic, The Introduction to the Devout Life, written by St. Francis de Sales, a Doctor of the Church.  You can listen to this series and other great Catholic content at Formed.org.Sign up for a 7-day free trial of Formed.org.Support this podcast and the Augustine Institute by becoming a member of the Mission Circle. 

Oct 16, 202411 min

Ep 121Roses Among Thorns: The Peace of God

You can listen to this series and other great Catholic content at Formed.org. Sign up for a 7-day free trial of Formed.org. Support this podcast and the Augustine Institute by becoming a member of the Mission Circle.

Oct 15, 20241 min

Ep 120Roses Among Thorns: Complaining

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Oct 14, 20240 min

Ep 119Roses Among Thorns: A Spiritual Vintage

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Oct 13, 20241 min

Ep 118Roses Among Thorns: A Time of Fear

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Oct 12, 20241 min

Ep 117Roses Among Thorns: Not Into Temptation

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Oct 11, 20241 min

Ep 116Roses Among Thorns: The Ascension

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Oct 10, 20241 min

Ep 115Roses Among Thorns: Our Daily Bread

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Oct 9, 20241 min