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. |
Från bokens innehåll
Resultat 1-5 av 64
Sida
... never would have been. Therefore, You desire that I would love You better than I love myself. O the incomprehensible power of my Creator! O the rights of the Creator over the creature that the creature will never sufficiently comprehend ...
... never would have been. Therefore, You desire that I would love You better than I love myself. O the incomprehensible power of my Creator! O the rights of the Creator over the creature that the creature will never sufficiently comprehend ...
Sida
... never ceased to dwell. No, O my God, it is not necessary to descend into the depths or to pass beyond the seas; it is not necessary to ascend into the heavens to find You. You are nearer to us than we are to ourselves. O my God, who is ...
... never ceased to dwell. No, O my God, it is not necessary to descend into the depths or to pass beyond the seas; it is not necessary to ascend into the heavens to find You. You are nearer to us than we are to ourselves. O my God, who is ...
Sida
... never release His right to anything. Free and intelligent creatures are His as much as those that are otherwise. He refers every unintelligent thing totally and absolutely to Himself, and He desires that His intelligent creatures should ...
... never release His right to anything. Free and intelligent creatures are His as much as those that are otherwise. He refers every unintelligent thing totally and absolutely to Himself, and He desires that His intelligent creatures should ...
Sida
... never yet uttered this true prayer of the heart! It is in reference to this that Saint Augustine says, “He that loveth little, prayeth little; he that loveth much, prayeth much.” On the other hand, that heart in which the true On Prayer ...
... never yet uttered this true prayer of the heart! It is in reference to this that Saint Augustine says, “He that loveth little, prayeth little; he that loveth much, prayeth much.” On the other hand, that heart in which the true On Prayer ...
Sida
... never ceases to pray. Love, hidden in the bottom of the soul, prays without ceasing, even when the mind is drawn another way. God continually beholds the desire that He has Himself implanted in the soul, though it may at times be ...
... never ceases to pray. Love, hidden in the bottom of the soul, prays without ceasing, even when the mind is drawn another way. God continually beholds the desire that He has Himself implanted in the soul, though it may at times be ...
Innehåll
On Meditation | |
10 | |
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 | |
Andra upplagor - Visa alla
Spiritual Progress Jeanne Guyon,François de Salignac de La Mothe- Fénelon Begränsad förhandsgranskning - 2007 |
Vanliga ord och fraser
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