Gold Dust: A Collection of Golden Counsels for the Sanctification of Daily Life
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About this eBook
| Author | Sylvain, Adrien, 1826-1914 |
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| Editor | Yonge, Charlotte M. (Charlotte Mary), 1823-1901 |
| Translator | E. L. E. B. |
| Title | Gold Dust: A Collection of Golden Counsels for the Sanctification of Daily Life |
| Note | Reading ease score: 68.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Note | "This little book is a translation from a collection of devotional thoughts published in France under the title of 'Paillettes d'or.' It is necessarily a selection...." |
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| Summary | "Gold Dust: A Collection of Golden Counsels for the Sanctification of Daily Life" is a collection of devotional thoughts translated and abridged from French, likely written in the late 19th century. The text aims to provide readers with spiritual guidance and reflections centered around the concepts of self-improvement, employability, and living a holy life amid daily activities and challenges. It is intended as a source of inspiration for those seeking to sanctify their everyday lives through small acts of kindness, charity, and consciousness of God's presence. At the start of this collection, the author sets the tone by comparing the gathering of inspirational thoughts to children and the poor collecting golden dust in dried riverbeds. This metaphor illustrates the idea of actively seeking wisdom and virtue in everyday experiences, encouraging readers to treasure and act upon the gentle teachings they encounter. The initial sections feature various counsels, such as asking for small daily tasks to fulfill and encouraging forgiveness and charity towards others, all served as a guide for nurturing one's spiritual growth while navigating life's complexities. The opening invites readers to reflect on their interactions with divine teachings and how these can be woven into the fabric of daily existence. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | BV: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: Practical theology, Worship |
| Subject | Devotional literature |
| Subject | Meditations |
| Subject | Devotional exercises |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 27852 |
| Release Date | Jan 20, 2009 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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