[COMPLETE] Introduction to the Devout Life - phi

[philchenevert]

Introduction to the Devout Life by Saint Francis de Sales (1567 - 1622).

This project is complete and can be found in our catalog at https://librivox.org/introduction-to-the-devout-life-by-saint-francis-de-sales/

First published in the early 17th century, it has proven its value as a daily spiritual guide and helpful reference for living an authentic Christian life. Written specifically for laymen, it began as letters from Saint Francis to a married woman who was seeking holiness amidst the distractions of her life of wealth and status. It contains treasures of wisdom for every reader, from eager beginner to lifelong Christian. ( Wikipedia and Phil Chenevert)

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[philchenevert]

Hi everyone. I will be fleshing out this project in a day or so but wanted to get it at least started. Hopefully it will not be lost again but if it is, I'll just do it again!

[Elizabby]

I would like to be involved in this project - I'll wait to see the MW filled in, but can I please have Chapter 1 to start with?

[philchenevert]

I would like to be involved in this project - I'll wait to see the MW filled in, but can I please have Chapter 1 to start with?

Happy to do this Elizabby. I am still working on how the intro wording should be but will finalize that today. Note that every one of his chapters will have it's own section.

[philchenevert]

Moving this to Readers Wanted ..

[argonant]

Hi, I would like to volunteer to read section 2. I've done a 1-minute test and a poem, but this would be my first project. Just curious, is there a limit to the number that you can volunteer for? If not, I might want to volunteer for more depending on how it goes.

[philchenevert]

Hi, I would like to volunteer to read section 2. I've done a 1-minute test and a poem, but this would be my first project. Just curious, is there a limit to the number that you can volunteer for? If not, I might want to volunteer for more depending on how it goes.

Hi argonat and a big welcome to LibriVox and to this most excellent project!! I have assigned section 2 to you and you may claim as many sections as you think you can get recorded and edited in a month or two. Good to see someone eager!

If anything is unclear or befuddling just ask. Note that the link to the text is in the magic window. Oh, and here is a little video that explains some of our jargon and stuff http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PnxpcbnEjoQ&feature=youtu.be

EDIT: Forgot to ask if you would like to have a different catalog name, the name that will show up identifying you as the reader. Some of us use our real names but it is entirely up to you. 'argonant' is you forum name and it can be the same of course.

[samisaacson]

Hi!

I'm happy to read Part 1 Chapters 3-7.

[philchenevert]

Hi!

I'm happy to read Part 1 Chapters 3-7.

Most excellent! Those chapters are yours.

[argonant]

Thanks! Please credit me as Dylan P. Straub.

[kathrinee]

I'd like to claim sections 59, 64-67 and 83-84. Thank you

[philchenevert]

I'd like to claim sections 59, 64-67 and 83-84. Thank you

Absolutely !! All yours.

[argonant]

Done with section 02.

https://librivox.org/uploads/philchenevert/introductiontothedevoutlife_02_desales_128kb.mp3

[MRosswurm]

If I may, I'll claim the following:

Part 1 Ch 8
Part 1 Ch 19
Part 4 Ch 5
Part 5 Ch 12

Thanks!

[philchenevert]

Done with section 02.

https://librivox.org/uploads/philchenevert/introductiontothedevoutlife_02_desales_128kb.mp3

Thank you. I will put this into the Magic Window for Proof listening.