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A Short and Easy Method of Prayer – Chapter 2

Posted on July 4, 2007 by Mal

The Method of Prayer There are two ways of introducing a soul into prayer, which should for some time be pursued; the one is Meditation, the other is Reading accompanied with Meditation. Meditative Reading is the choosing some important practical … Continue reading →

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A Short and Easy Method of Prayer – Chapter 1

Posted on June 22, 2007 by Mal

The Universal Call to Prayer What a dreadful delusion hath prevailed over the greater part of mankind, in supposing that they are not called to a state of prayer! whereas all are capable of prayer, and are called thereto, as … Continue reading →

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Madam Guyon – a spiritual reading

Posted on June 21, 2007 by Mal

The Wikipedia article on one of the most well-known Christian Mystics begins as follows: Jeanne-Marie Bouvier de la Motte-Guyon (commonly known as Madame Guyon) April 13 1648 – June 9 1717, ) was a French mystic and one of the … Continue reading →

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Defining Christian Mysticism

Posted on October 11, 2006 by Mal

First, let me apologise for the disjointed order of these posts, although I shouldn’t need to apologise – blogging gives an author the freedom to post items as they come to mind. The reader must wait in anticipation to see … Continue reading →

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