Saint Francis de Sales
Introduction to the Devout Life: Group Reading and Discussion

Two Times, Different Locations

# 1 Devotion: What It Is and Why It Is Important
Sept. 09 Monday 6:30 pm The Dish Café
Sept. 14 Saturday 9:15 am Mary’s House

# 2 Devotion is For Everyone; The First Step: Purifying the Soul
Oct. 07 Monday 6:30 pm The Dish Café
Oct. 12 Saturday 9:15 am Mary’s House

# 3 Purification from Mortal Sin and Sinful Affections
Nov. 04 Monday 6:30 pm The Dish Café
Nov. 09 Saturday 9:15 am Mary’s House

# 4 The Necessity of Prayer
Dec. 02 Monday 6:30 pm The Dish Café
Dec. 07 Saturday 9:15 am Mary’s House

# 5 Preparation: The Presence of God; Invocation; Consideration
Jan.06 Monday 6:30 pm The Dish Café
Jan. 11 Saturday 9:15 am Mary’s House

# 6 Affections and Resolutions; Spiritual Bouquet; Some Useful Hints
Feb. 03 Monday 6:30 pm The Dish Café
Feb. 08 Saturday 9:15 am Mary’s House

# 7 Concerning Dryness; Suggestions for Morning Prayer
Mar. 02 Monday 6:30 pm The Dish Café
Mar. 14 Saturday 9:15 am Mary’s House

No meeting in April due to Holy Week and Easter

# 8 Evening Prayer and Examination of Conscience
May 04 Monday 6:30 pm The Dish Café
May09 Saturday 9:15 am Mary’s House

The Dish Café is located in Daniels, WV at 1466 Ritter Drive. Study will be from 6:30 to 7:30 pm. Come early and warm up with a delicious dinner. Thank you to Michelle Rotellini for making a room available to us.

The text is available for free online: here, with options to read on a mobile device, computer, or download. For those without internet access, Fr. Paul will print off some copies for sessions.