Spiritual Progress: Five Inspiring Essays by Mystical Thinkers of the 17th CenturyWhitaker House, 21.2.2014 - 288 sivua 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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... causes the heavens and the earth to be created out of nothing with as little difficulty as he causes water or a stone to fall to the ground. His power is co-extensive with His will; when He wills something, it is already accomplished ...
... causes the heavens and the earth to be created out of nothing with as little difficulty as he causes water or a stone to fall to the ground. His power is co-extensive with His will; when He wills something, it is already accomplished ...
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... caused this world, which had not yet been formed, to begin to be —but not as the workmen of the earth, who find the materials for their work ready-made in their hands and whose art consists of bringing these materials together and ...
... caused this world, which had not yet been formed, to begin to be —but not as the workmen of the earth, who find the materials for their work ready-made in their hands and whose art consists of bringing these materials together and ...
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... ; it is You who loves good and hates evil in my heart, who suffers and prays, who does good to the neighbor and gives alms. I do all these things only by Your means. You cause me to do them; it is You who puts them in.
... ; it is You who loves good and hates evil in my heart, who suffers and prays, who does good to the neighbor and gives alms. I do all these things only by Your means. You cause me to do them; it is You who puts them in.
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... causes me to live in peace, for I will neither flatter my defects nor allow them to discourage me. I take Your side, O God, against myself; it is only by Your strength that I am able to do this. Behold what God has wrought within me ...
... causes me to live in peace, for I will neither flatter my defects nor allow them to discourage me. I take Your side, O God, against myself; it is only by Your strength that I am able to do this. Behold what God has wrought within me ...
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... cause me clearly to understand that You make use of the evils and imperfections of the creature to do the good that You have determined beforehand. You conceal Yourself under the importunate visitor who intrudes upon the occupation of ...
... cause me clearly to understand that You make use of the evils and imperfections of the creature to do the good that You have determined beforehand. You conceal Yourself under the importunate visitor who intrudes upon the occupation 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 Rajoitettu esikatselu - 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