Light and Peace: Instructions for Devout Souls

About this book

Light and Peace is a short manual of counsel for devout souls by the Italian Barnabite priest Carlo Giuseppe Quadrupani, published in 1807. Drawing on St. Francis de Sales and other masters, it gives calm, practical direction on scruples, prayer, temptation, and peace of conscience. Its brief chapters have made it a favorite handbook for troubled and earnest Christians.

Contents

1. Translator's Preface
2. Introduction
3. I. Spiritual Direction.
4. II. Temptations.
5. III. Prayer. 🔒
6. IV. Penance. 🔒
7. V. Confession. 🔒
8. VI. Holy Communion. 🔒
9. VII. Sundays and Holydays. 🔒
10. VIII. Spiritual Reading. 🔒
11. IX. Hope. 🔒
12. X. The Presence of God. 🔒
13. XI. Humility. 🔒
14. XII. Resignation. 🔒
15. XIII. Scruples. 🔒
16. XIV. Interior Peace. 🔒
17. XV. Sadness. 🔒
18. XVI. Liberty of Spirit. 🔒
19. XVII. Christian Perfection. 🔒
20. XVIII. Charity. 🔒
21. XIX. Zeal. 🔒
22. XX. Meekness. 🔒
23. XXI. Conversation. 🔒
24. XXII. Dress. 🔒
25. XXIII. Human Respect. 🔒
26. XXIV. Resolutions. 🔒
27. XXV. Conclusion. 🔒
28. Additions. Final Advice In Regard to Holy Communion. 🔒