Of the Love of God

Of the Love of God, written by Saint Francis de Sales in 1616, is a spiritual manual aimed at those on an advanced journey toward divine love. The work explores the nature of divine love, its perfection in the lover, and the potential for love to diminish or be lost. It emphasizes the importance of prayer and meditation in achieving union with God and offers practical guidance for deepening one's spiritual life. Saint Francis de Sales was declared a doctor of the Catholic Church in 1877 due to his significant contributions to Christian spirituality.