The spiritual writings of François de Laval

François de Laval is primarily known as a steadfast bishop and a great builder. While his legacy today comprises mostly official writings related to his duties, certain passages reveal him to be a warm and cordial man, highly solicitous of his flock, who believed that prayer should precede action. This is revealed by Msgr Hermann Giguère, P.H., professor emeritus of spiritual theology and history of spirituality at the Faculty of theology and religious studies of Université Laval (Quebec). Preface by Cardinal Gérald Cyprien Lacroix. Translated by Benjamin Waterhouse.