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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... happy death. Thus You mercifully strew bitterness over everything that is not Yourself, to the end that our hearts, formed to love You and to exist upon Your love, may be, as it were, constrained to return to You by a want of ...
... happy death. Thus You mercifully strew bitterness over everything that is not Yourself, to the end that our hearts, formed to love You and to exist upon Your love, may be, as it were, constrained to return to You by a want of ...
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... happy. Alas, how many souls full of self and an imaginary desire for perfection in the midst of hosts of voluntary imperfections have never yet uttered this true prayer of the heart! It is in reference to this that Saint Augustine says ...
... happy. Alas, how many souls full of self and an imaginary desire for perfection in the midst of hosts of voluntary imperfections have never yet uttered this true prayer of the heart! It is in reference to this that Saint Augustine says ...
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... happy that God condescends to admit you to it. Walk then in the spirit, as Abraham, without knowing where you go; be content with your daily bread and remember that, in the desert, the manna of today cannot be preserved until tomorrow ...
... happy that God condescends to admit you to it. Walk then in the spirit, as Abraham, without knowing where you go; be content with your daily bread and remember that, in the desert, the manna of today cannot be preserved until tomorrow ...
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... happy is he who has attained to this state! And how full of good things is his soul when it appears emptied of everything! Let us ask the Lord to open to us the whole infinitude of His paternal heart, so that our own may be there ...
... happy is he who has attained to this state! And how full of good things is his soul when it appears emptied of everything! Let us ask the Lord to open to us the whole infinitude of His paternal heart, so that our own may be there ...
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... happy in knowing ourselves there, as we should be miserable if we were in our own. We desire to see nothing of what it pleases Him to conceal. As we love Him infinitely more than we do ourselves, we make an unconditional sacrifice of ...
... happy in knowing ourselves there, as we should be miserable if we were in our own. We desire to see nothing of what it pleases Him to conceal. As we love Him infinitely more than we do ourselves, we make an unconditional sacrifice 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