Counsels of Perfection for Christian Mothers New Release particular intentions

particular intentions

exploring themes like grace

Senior praises these ‘good books’—bursting with authentic human experiences—as essential seeds for the Catholic imagination

common faults that reduce its value

a burning flame devouring the corruption of vice and filling the heart so full that there is no place for vanity

Counsels of Perfection for Christian Mothers New Release particular intentionsMotherhood is the perfect setting for Christian perfection so Monsignor P. Legeune, writing in 1913, counsels overwhelmed mothers in this hidden treasure. In an encouraging, conversational style, Legeune directs Catholic mothers to stir from spiritual lukewarmness, habitual venial sin, and dissipation by using the tools he recommends for spiritual growth: the imitation of Mary, recollected prayer, spiritual reading, a rule of life, devout assistance