The Sinner's Guide

By: St. Louis of Granada

Narrated by: George Ellington

The Venerable Louis of Granada, OP (1504-1588), was a Dominican friar who was a noted theologian, writer and preacher. He is best known for his ascetical writings of which The Sinner's Guide has achieved the greatest success. It was published in 1555 and quickly became a classic being translated into Italian, Latin, French, German, Polish, and Greek. All the money he earned from the work went to the poor. The book has been compared with Thomas à Kempis's The Imitation of Christ.

St. Teresa of Avila said this book converted over one million people in her day. St. John of the Cross, St. Francis de Sales, St. Charles Borromeo, St. Vincent de Paul, and St. Rose of Lima, all claimed it as a favorite.

Public Domain (P)2020 Patristic Publishing

Classic Work

The Sinner's Guide is a classic work of Catholic Spirituality. I read (or listen to) it every couple of years. I recommend it to any one struggling to live their faith.

New favorite

This book is now on my top 5 list, one of my favorites. The author gives excellent straight forward reasons for what he proposes. This book has changed lives I'm sure.

Should be required reading (listening)

I had a hard copy of this book years ago and never read it. I'm so glad I ran across this little gem here.

This is a must read for every Christian

I loved this book and I am recommending it to all Christian friends. It breaks down predominant faults and sins and virtues and how to correct them. Including quotes from the Bible and advice for your state in life and quotes from the saints and written by a saint.
I want to reread it again.

Wonderful Meditation/Reflection

This is a wonderful spiritual treasure and one to be listened to, reflected upon and savored. Reminds me of St Francis de Sales, Introduction to the Devout Life. Love how he threads in Greek and Roman philosophers.
The narrator did a wonderful job in his reading. Had the feeling it was St Louis sitting with me maybe in a small group.
Highly recommend for any person of faith. Even if not, the logic and passion of the saint may challenge one to come to a deeper spiritual understanding.