Faith… I think it’s a good day for a little Fénelon 8 Nov 20167 Nov 2016 I thought this might be a good meditation to start Election Day. For those new to my blog, Fénelon was the Archbishop of Cambrai in the 17th century. He wrote…
Fenelon Should a Reformed Protestant Such as Myself like a Catholic Bishop like Fénelon? 18 Dec 2015 And now it is time for a very special Fénelon Friday…. One of my readers has raised questions about my admiration of Fénelon. Basically it revolves around the following concerns:…
Books… Sensitivity to Reproof Is the Surest Sign We Needed It 30 Jan 201530 Jan 2015 It's Fénelon Friday! The reason I entered into the e-book market was because of Fénelon. I gave a way so many copies of Let Go, that I couldn't even keep…
Books… Our Knowledge Stands in the Way of Our Becoming Wise 12 Dec 2014 It’s Fénelon Friday! LETTER 15: Our Knowledge Stands in the Way of Our Becoming Wise Live in quiet peace, my dear young lady, without any thought for the future.…
Books… We Are Not to Choose the Manner in Which Our Blessings Shall Be Bestowed 7 Nov 20147 Nov 2014 It's Fénelon Friday! LETTER 9: We Are Not to Choose the Manner in Which Our Blessings Shall Be Bestowed I think you know what God requires of you. The question…
Books… Some Sunday Morning Fenelon 26 Oct 2014 "To love You with an eye only to the love You can bestows not to lose oneself in You, but to lose You in self!" Fenelon, "Christian Counsel" in The…
Books… Everybody Needs a Little Fénelon 9 Jan 20149 Jan 2014 A while ago I shared one of my favorite letters from Francis Fénelon (1651-1715). You can read that here. Few books are as precious to me as Let Go, by…
Books… Top Ten 9 Jan 20149 Jan 2014 Time for a lighter post today. Below are ten quotes that have been very influential in my life and ministry. Since it is more blessed to give than to receive,…