Francois Fenelon & Madame Guyon 
Spiritual Progress 
Christian Counsel, Spiritual Letters, Method of Prayer, On the Way to God & Spiritual Maxims

Spiritual Progress is a collection of five theological works by closely connected French philosophers of the seventeenth century. These essays exude mysticism and they are intended for prayers with the emphasis on the closeness and intimacy with God. François Fénelon was a Catholic archbishop, theologian, poet and writer. Madame Guyon was a French Christian accused of advocating Quietism, and victimized for her ideas of mysticism, but was later celebrated. Père Lacombe was a Catholic monk and Madame Guyon’s guide and mentor in spiritual matters.
Table of Contents:
Christian Counsel by François Fénelon
Spiritual Letters by François Fénelon
Method of Prayer by Madame Guyon
On the Way to God by Madame Guyon
Spiritual Maxims by Père Lacombe

Über den Autor

François Fénelon (1651-1715), was a French Catholic archbishop, theologian, poet and writer. Today, he is remembered mostly as the author of The Adventures of Telemachus and several important theological works. Fénelon defended universal human rights, and the unity of humankind. He also wrote of women’s education.