27 Weeks of Wisdom: Deacon Nathan Beiersdorfer on Concluding St. Francis de Sales’ Introduction to the Devout Life

 

What makes a 17th-century spiritual manual so deeply transformative and relevant for modern Catholics? On The Son Rise Morning Show, host Matt Swaim welcomes back Deacon Nathan Beiersdorfer, permanent deacon of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati and President of the Good Shepherd Catholic Montessori School. Marking the conclusion of a 27-week series on St. Francis de Sales’ Introduction to the Devout Life, Deacon Beiersdorfer reviews the classic's practical toolkit for holiness. They discuss purifying attachments, maintaining peace after falling into sin, cultivating daily virtue, avoiding discouragement, and recognizing that real societal change comes through personal sainthood. Stream now!