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Introduction to the Devout Life -LRB- French  : Introduction a la vie devote -RRB- is a book written by Saint Francis de Sales , the first edition being published in 1609 .. Francis de Sales. Francis de Sales. The final edition was published in 1619 , prior to the death of Francis in 1622 .. It enjoyed wide popularity , and was well received in both Protestant and Catholic circles , evidenced by its translation into all major languages of the day .. Protestant. Protestant. Catholic. Catholic. It is typically categorized as a form of reading known as lectio divina -LRB- `` divine reading '' -RRB- , based on the Christian monastic practice of spiritual reading .. lectio divina. lectio divina. Christian. Christian. monastic. monastic. Like The Imitation of Christ by Thomas a Kempis , it is considered a spiritual classic in the Christian tradition .. Christian. Christian. The Imitation of Christ. The Imitation of Christ. Thomas a Kempis. Thomas a Kempis. The work is also used as a guide in Christian spiritual direction .. Christian. Christian. spiritual direction. spiritual direction