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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... Fear of Death Is Taken Away by the Grace of God Letter 23: Sensitiveness Under Reproof the Surest Sign We Needed It Letter 24: Imperfection Only Is Intolerant of Imperfection Letter 25: We Should Listen to God and Not to Self-love ...
... Fear of Death Is Taken Away by the Grace of God Letter 23: Sensitiveness Under Reproof the Surest Sign We Needed It Letter 24: Imperfection Only Is Intolerant of Imperfection Letter 25: We Should Listen to God and Not to Self-love ...
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... fears God,” they say. And in truth, such a person fears only; he does not love. He is as the child who is in awe of the master who punishes him or as the servant who dreads the blows of the one whom he serves from fear, and of whose ...
... fears God,” they say. And in truth, such a person fears only; he does not love. He is as the child who is in awe of the master who punishes him or as the servant who dreads the blows of the one whom he serves from fear, and of whose ...
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... fear is not to refer himself to You, but on the contrary, it is to think of You solely with reference to self. To love You with a single eye to the good You can bestow is not to lose oneself in You but to lose You in self! What, then ...
... fear is not to refer himself to You, but on the contrary, it is to think of You solely with reference to self. To love You with a single eye to the good You can bestow is not to lose oneself in You but to lose You in self! What, then ...
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... fears and speculations, I desire to become lowly and a fool, still more despicable in my own eyes than in the eyes of the wise in their own conceit. Like the apostles, I would become drunk with the Holy Spirit and be content with them ...
... fears and speculations, I desire to become lowly and a fool, still more despicable in my own eyes than in the eyes of the wise in their own conceit. Like the apostles, I would become drunk with the Holy Spirit and be content with them ...
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... fear and be exceedingly cautious to avoid all things that have a tendency to make us lose this state of prayer. Thus, we should decline those worldly occupations and associates that dissipate the mind, pleasures that excite the passions ...
... fear and be exceedingly cautious to avoid all things that have a tendency to make us lose this state of prayer. Thus, we should decline those worldly occupations and associates that dissipate the mind, pleasures that excite the passions ...
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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