In religious life, novitiate lays the foundation. It’s followed by some years of initial formation, after which there follows a lifelong ongoing formation. In spite of that, religious life has always suffered a fragility, especially in the years immediately following the novitiate. In the current context it is even more. Having realized this Antonio Balzario, a Salesian missionary, came up with a book called Simple Hints, addressing specially the young Salesians. The Novice Masters found this book so very relevant that they would even present a copy of it to the newly professed telling them that this book would continue to accompany them in his place. Thus, this work has remained useful even after 100 years of its first publication. The author does not mince words as he talks openly about vocational fragility. Similarly, he is very sharp in prescribing a cure for every spiritual ailment. Even a casual reader will be struck by its awesome appropriateness for today. His writing can touch the heart of any religious and at any stage. In fact, the booklet is a source of enlightenment for anyone who is seriously interested in his or her spiritual life today.
136 pages, INT Province publisher
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