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Written as a series of personal letters to \"Philothea\" (the soul who loves God), this work shatters the myth that deep holiness is reserved only for the monastery. St. Francis de Sales, the Doctor of Charity, provides a practical and authoritative guide to living a life of true devotion amidst the ordinary cares of family, work, and society. 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