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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... trouble. There is an infinity of detail in these two heads; general directions only can be given, because each individual case presents features peculiar to itself. We should choose those works for reading that instruct us in our duty ...
... trouble. There is an infinity of detail in these two heads; general directions only can be given, because each individual case presents features peculiar to itself. We should choose those works for reading that instruct us in our duty ...
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... troubles that try its faith, and thus in the very height of the tempest, the waters beneath are secretly calm and peaceful, because its will is one with God's. Blessed be the Lord who performs such great things in us, notwithstanding ...
... troubles that try its faith, and thus in the very height of the tempest, the waters beneath are secretly calm and peaceful, because its will is one with God's. Blessed be the Lord who performs such great things in us, notwithstanding ...
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... trouble. Be content, then, to follow with simplicity, and without too many reflections, the emotions that God will excite in view of your subject or of any other truth. As for higher things, have no thoughts of them; there is a time for ...
... trouble. Be content, then, to follow with simplicity, and without too many reflections, the emotions that God will excite in view of your subject or of any other truth. As for higher things, have no thoughts of them; there is a time for ...
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... trouble is that we love ourselves with a blind passion that amounts to idolatry. If we love anything beyond, it is only for our own sakes. We must be undeceived respecting all those generous friendships in which it appears as though we ...
... trouble is that we love ourselves with a blind passion that amounts to idolatry. If we love anything beyond, it is only for our own sakes. We must be undeceived respecting all those generous friendships in which it appears as though we ...
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... troubles; in respect to honors, we must regard “that which is convenient,” and we must keep the property we possess to supply our wants. How then are we to renounce these things at the very moment when we are occupied in the care of ...
... troubles; in respect to honors, we must regard “that which is convenient,” and we must keep the property we possess to supply our wants. How then are we to renounce these things at the very moment when we are occupied in the care of ...
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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 | |
Spiritual Maxims About the Authors | |
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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