Oïr parler de Dieu
The Pursuit of Holy Counsel
The king advises his daughter to seek out godly conversation and spiritual pardons while exercising careful discernment in her associations.
My daughter, listen gladly when people speak of God—whether in sermons or in private conversation. But always avoid private conversations, except with those carefully chosen for their goodness and holiness. Gladly seek indulgences and pardons.
Read the original Latin
Chiere fille, oiez volontiers parler de Dieu es sermons et en parlemenz privez; mès eschivez touziours privez parlemenz, fors de gens mout esleus en bonté et en saintee: procurez volentiers indulgences et pardons.
Teachings to His Daughter Isabelle companion
Rule yourself daily, not just on retreat
Chosen Portion turns the mirror into a daily practice — a short reading and examining question each morning before you lead anyone.
Chosen Portion makes the mirror daily: the ruler-formation questions this collection preserves become a two-minute morning examination in the app.
- A daily formation reading drawn from centuries of counsel to those in authority
- One pointed examination question a day — two minutes, before the meetings start
- Track your practice over weeks and watch the examined life become a habit