On this day The Rules of Christian Decorum and Civility, written by John Baptist de La Salle, was first published in France. De La Salle sought to provide religious motivation for customs in 17th century French society. It was one of the popular school books on politeness in the history of education.
Bro. Gregory Wright, in his Introduction to John Baptist de La Salle, The Rules of Christian Decorum and Civility, trans. Bro. Richard Arnandez and ed. Bro. Gregory Wright ([Romeoville, IL]: Christian Brothers Conference, 1990), p. xi and xxi.
