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Spiritual Letters to Women (Clarion Classics)

François Fénelon

Clarion Classics

Francois de Salignac de la Motie-Fenelon, the Archbishop of Cambrai, 1651-1715, was born at the Chateau de Fenelon in Perigord and descended from a long line of nobility. He studied at Saint-Sulpice seminary and after being ordained priest in 1676 he was director of the "New Catholics", a college where women who had been converted from French Protestantism were instructed. In 1698 Louis XIV entrusted to him the education of his grandsons, the Dukes of Burgundy, Anjou, and Berry. Fenelon enjoyed great popularity in official circles at this time and received two special honours: election to the Academie Francaise in 1693 and elevation to Archbishop of Cambrai in 1695. Although Fenelon is now being "rediscovered" for the depth of his spiritual writings, he was known as an educationalist, as well as mystic, theologan and writer in his own lifetime. He argued that girls should be Christian and accomplished, hence, should learn history, mathematics, music, as well as reading and writing. Fenelon was opposed to the coercive style of education of his day and is credited with introducing new methods of education for girls. Fenelon met Madame Guyon, the leading exponent of Quietism in October 1688. Her views on spiritual progress in one's interior life appealed to Fenelon at this time. Fenelon was satisfied that he could prove God's existence in his mind, but now he concentrated on his need to experience God for himself. Within 10 years, Fenelon discovered that Madame Guyon's teaching perfection supplied him with just the answers he needed in his own spiritual pilgrimage and found himself defending Madame Guyon against leading ecclesiastical figures. Many of the scores of spiritual letters Fenelon wrote have been collected into two volumes, "The Spiritual letters of Archbishop Fenelon: letters to women", and "The Spiritual letters of Archbishop Fenelon: letters to men". This volume is a selection from these two titles which has been so that unnecessary duplication is avoided.

Christian Perfection (Christian Classics)

Hodder & Stoughton Religious Division

A collection of spiritual letters written by Francois Fenelon, a Catholic bishop, to various persons to whom he was a spiritual advisor. Over 300 years later, his spiritual insights in these letters continue to inspire, challenge and bless Christians: Catholic, Protestant, and Evangelical alike.

Let Go

Religion & Spirituality

Scroll Publishing Co.

This volume, which is a compilation, contains the only two works of Michael Molinos known to exist: The Spiritual Guide and Frequent Daily Communion. It also contains three of Francois Fenelon's most beloved works: Spiritual Progress, Maxims of the Saints, and Spiritual Letters. This material, some of which has not been published in over 80 years, has been updated for ease of reading. However, it remains unabridged, preserving the tone and style of the original works so that they might live and communicate with a new generation. Michael Molinos and Francois Fenelon are unequivocally two of the most influential figures to emerge from the Quietist movement. They paid a high price to bring their ideas to life so that others might have a clearer path to follow. As a result, thousands of spiritually minded individuals have adopted their teachings and been transformed. Sit at the feet of two of the greatest masters of the spiritual life and read some of the most inspiring works of devotional literature ever written.

The Unabridged Collected Works

Michael Molinos

Christian Books & Bibles

Kahley House Publishing

The Adventures of Telemachus, the Son of Ulysses (Classic Reprint)

Excerpt from The Adventures of Telemachus, the Son of UlyssesMy principal view, however, was much more extenlive than to af. Fl! Learners of the French language. I have attempted to render a work, full of ingenious fiction, jult reafoning, important precepts, and poetical imagery, as pleafing in Englilh as it is in French, to thofe who read it as their native tongue: if I have fucceeded, l have not only made a valuable addition to our polite literature, but reu dered my country a much more important fervice, by putting into the hands of our youth one of the few books which genius and learning have dedicated to virtue; which at once captivate the ima gination, inform the underllanding, and regulate the will.About the PublisherForgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.comThis book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Children's Books

Forgotten Books

All who seek fellowship with God amid the rush and racket of modern life will find that Fénelon's searching gentleness is a wonderful pick-me-up for the heart. This selection from his letters is pure gold. It's ecumenically as well as devotionally significant.

Talking with God (Christian Classics)

Hal McElwaine Helms

Paraclete Press

For three centuries men and women have found consolation in the wisdom and counsel of Francois Fenelon. This modern English translation of his meditations on how to seek God in the midst of the affairs of everyday life, will comfort and encourage all who desire to know His heart.

Meditations on the Heart of God (Christian Classics)

François Fénelon was a seventeenth-century French Catholic archbishop who rose to a position of influence in the court of Louis XIV. He became a wise mentor to members of the king’s court, his writings preserved by the many people whom he counseled. These words have inspired Christians of all backgrounds for centuries with their frank honesty, spiritual wisdom, and unflinching response to truth. This beautiful, accessible, contemporary English translation, introduces you to the essential Fénelon. “All who seek fellowship with God amid the rush and racket of modern life will find that Fénelon's searching gentleness is a wonderful pick-me-up for the heart. This selection from his letters is pure gold.” —Dr. J. I. Packer, author of Growing in Christ

Talking With God (Paraclete Essentials)

Spiritual Progress

Aeterna Press

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Spiritual Letters to Women (Clarion Classics)

Christian Perfection (Christian Classics)

Let Go

The Unabridged Collected Works

The Adventures of Telemachus, the Son of Ulysses (Classic Reprint)

The Adventures of Telemachus, the Son of Ulysses (Classic Reprint)

Talking with God (Christian Classics)

Meditations on the Heart of God (Christian Classics)

Talking With God (Paraclete Essentials)

Spiritual Progress