Spiritual Progress: Five Inspiring Essays by Mystical Thinkers of the 17th CenturyWhitaker House, 21 feb. 2014 - 288 sidor A collection of five inspiring essays by three closely linked mystical thinkers of the seventeenth century—François Fénelon, Madame Jeanne Guyon, and Père Lacombe—whose focus on the availability of intimacy with God made them scandalous in their day. "Christian Counsel" and "Spiritual Letters," by Archbishop Fénelon, offer wise advice on how to find the keys to true devotion and peace. "Method of Prayer" and "On the Way to God," by Fénelon’s close friend, Madame Guyon, demonstrate the critical importance of constant prayer. "Spiritual Maxims," by Père Lacombe, the spiritual mentor of Madame Guyon, emphasizes the importance of expressing a passionate love for God. Each stirring work is divided into short chapters, making Spiritual Progress ideal for morning or evening devotions or for Bible study. This treasured collection of classic Christian wisdom is certain to lead readers closer to the heart of God. |
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... manifests a delight in us that is bounded by only the infinite. How great and lovely He is in His mysteries! But we lack eyes to see them and have no desire to behold God in everything. 2 On the Necessity of Knowing and Loving God It.
... manifests a delight in us that is bounded by only the infinite. How great and lovely He is in His mysteries! But we lack eyes to see them and have no desire to behold God in everything. 2 On the Necessity of Knowing and Loving God It.
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... behold. They know You but in part! They know not that which is most marvelous and which most nearly concerns Your rational creatures! To know that You are the God of my heart, that You do there what pleases You, is what elevates and ...
... behold. They know You but in part! They know not that which is most marvelous and which most nearly concerns Your rational creatures! To know that You are the God of my heart, that You do there what pleases You, is what elevates and ...
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... behold the darkness and rebellion resulting from the fall! You did not make man's heart will this monstrous passion of appropriation. The Scriptures teach us that the uprightness that he was originally created in consisted in this—that ...
... behold the darkness and rebellion resulting from the fall! You did not make man's heart will this monstrous passion of appropriation. The Scriptures teach us that the uprightness that he was originally created in consisted in this—that ...
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... behold a marvel that eclipses all the rest! Who but You could ever have snatched me from myself and turned all my hatred and contempt against mine own bosom? I have not done this, for it is not by our own power that we depart from self ...
... behold a marvel that eclipses all the rest! Who but You could ever have snatched me from myself and turned all my hatred and contempt against mine own bosom? I have not done this, for it is not by our own power that we depart from self ...
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... assent, as we admit, without any process of reasoning, the splendor of the sun the moment we behold his rising beams. Our union with God must be the result of our faithfulness in doing and suffering all His will. Our meditations.
... assent, as we admit, without any process of reasoning, the splendor of the sun the moment we behold his rising beams. Our union with God must be the result of our faithfulness in doing and suffering all His will. Our meditations.
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On Meditation | |
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Ourselves | |
18 | |
The Remedy for Distractions and Temptations | |
Prayer as a Devotional Sacrifice | |
The Objections of Slothfulness and Inactivity | |
The Distinction Between Inward and Outward Acts | |
The Barrenness of Evils from Lack of Prayer | |
The Passive Way to Divine Union | |
On the Way to | |
On the Way to | |
End of His Creation | |
Peace | |
Spiritual Letters | |
Despair at Our Imperfection Is | |
The Fear of Death Is Taken Away | |
The True Guide to Knowledge | |
Method of Prayer | |
An Inner Silence | |
Examination of the Conscience | |
Reading and Vocal Prayers | |
Petitions of the Spirit of | |
Turning from Faults to | |
Conversion | |
The Effectual Touch in the Will | |
Passivity and Interior Sacrifice | |
Naked Faith | |
Mystical Death | |
Union with God but Not Yet Recognized | |
On Union with | |
The Resurrection | |
The Life in | |
The Transformation | |
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Spiritual Progress Jeanne Guyon,François de Salignac de La Mothe- Fénelon Begränsad förhandsgranskning - 2007 |
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abandonment activity attached bear become beginning behold bestow blessed cause cease children of God consolation Corinthians courage creature cross death degree delight desire distractions divine divine grace dwell endeavor enjoy enjoyment enter everything evil external eyes faults fear feel forget Francis of Sales François Fénelon gifts give glory God’s grace gradually hand happy heart hidden Holy Spirit humble humiliation imperfections infinite interior Isaiah jealous Jesus Christ live longer Lord Lord’s Prayer lowly Madame Guyon matter meditation mercy mortification naked faith nature never nourishment ourselves outward pain peace perceive perfect pleasure possess pray prayer presence Psalm pure love purify reason receive recollection remains render renounce resistance restless sacrifice Saint Augustine Saint Paul secret seek self-love senses sensible silence simple simplicity Sirach Song of Solomon soul strength suffer temptations things trouble true truth union unto virtue wandering weakness wholly wisdom word