Showing results for "LETTERS" in Spirituality

In the form of warm, relaxed letters to a close friend, C. S. Lewis meditates on many puzzling questions concerning the intimate dialogue between man and God. He considers practical and metaphysical aspects of prayer, such as when we pray and where. He questions why we seek to inform God in our prayers if he is omniscient, whether there is an ideal form of prayer, and which of our many selves we show to God while praying.

Readings with brief commentary on the work of Ibn Al-Qayyim which was a letter he wrote to one of his brothers giving him beneficial advice about the importance of time and not following desires and great principles in performing worship with the presence of the heart and mind and what steps one can take so the salaah will be the delight of one's eyes. These are readings in Ramadhaan 1444 in Masjid Tawheed in Stone Mountain, GA.

Wollstonecraft's A Vindication of the Rights of Men (1790) attacks aristocracy and advocates republicanism. It was published in response to Edmund Burke's Reflections on the Revolution in France (1790), which was a defence of constitutional monarchy, aristocracy, and the Church of England, and an attack on Wollstonecraft's friend, the Rev Richard Price. Hers was the first response in a pamphlet war that subsequently became known as the Revolution Controversy, in which Thomas Paine's Rights of Man (1792) became the rallying cry for reformers and radicals. Wollstonecraft attacked not only ...

What if you are afraid to be free? You feel pulled to the unknown, yet taking that first step into what appears to be darkness, keeps your feet planted firmly in what is known. What is it that calls to you from uncharted territory? Who is it? In a rush to what is familiar, you become attached yet again, to another thread. Each thread represents one year, a belief, an identity, a persona, trauma, and successes. Imagine...every concept you thought to be true, begins to erase itself. Where would that leave you?

When John Muir was a student in the University of Wisconsin he was a frequent caller at the house of Dr. Ezra S. Carr. The kindness shown him there, and especially the sympathy which Mrs. Carr, as a botanist and a lover of nature, felt in the young man's interests and aims, led to the formation of a lasting friendship. He regarded Mrs. Carr, indeed, as his "spiritual mother," and his letters to her in later years are the outpourings of a sensitive spirit to one who he felt thoroughly understood and sympathized with him. These letters are therefore peculiarly revealing of their writer's ...

Among the national leaders whose names will always hold an honorable place in American history is Ulysses S. Grant, the simple-hearted man and capable soldier, to whose patriotism, courage, persistence, and skill was so largely due the successful termination of the war between the States, the contest which assured the foundations of the Republic. We are interested not only in learning what this man did, but in coming to know, as far as may be practicable, what manner of man he was. It is all-important in a study of development of character to have placed within reach the utterances of the man ...

Voltaire spent his early thirties in England as an exile following the Bastille imprisonment for his satires. With passionate admiration, he then wrote this series of letters in English putting forward his views on the 18th century England, in contrast with the feudal society of his home country, encompassing aspects of religion, politics, sciences, and literature. The book was published in England and the free England received these philosophical, political, critical, poetical, heretical, and diabolical letters with delight, whereas in France, the book was denounced and publicly burnt in ...

The Screwtape Letters: Lessons in Spiritual Warfare is a chapter-by-chapter exploration of C.S. Lewis’s classic work on temptation, deception, and the Christian life. Through the fictional correspondence of the senior demon Screwtape to his nephew Wormwood, Lewis exposes the subtle strategies Satan uses to distract believers, weaken faith, and draw hearts away from God. “For ever, O Lord, thy word is settled in heaven.” — Psalm 119:89

A collection of nine letters written by the sixth president of the United States, John Quincy Adams, to his teenage son. "Their purpose is the inculcation of love and reverence for the Holy Scriptures, and a delight in their perusal and study." - Summary by Dale Barkley

We're all a long way from home.That's the thing the Bible keeps trying to tell us. We're sojourners. Pilgrims. People walking a road we can't see the end of. And the whole canon of Scripture — Moses, the prophets, the Psalms, the Gospels, Paul writing from a Roman prison — is mail for people still on the road. Sent by a Father who has not forgotten where we belong.Letters from Home is a daily Bible teaching podcast with host Hank Garner. Each weekday, we open one letter and read it slow. Monday through Thursday lays the groundwork — the context, the language, the lives behind the words. ...

Selections from the varied writings of a 17th century English doctor with a well-stocked mind, an interest in the new science of his age and a deep religious faith. His prose is famous for its Baroque complexity and its frequent eloquence. Sir Thomas endowed English with numerous quotations and was a notable coiner of words, many of which are still in common use. - Summary by Barbara Baker

Demetrius A. Gallitzin (1770-1840) was born a Russian Prince, but converted from a nominal Orthodoxy to the Catholic church, in which he was ordained a priest. Emigrating to America, he became the "Apostle of the Alleghenies" where he spent much of his fortune to spread Catholicism. Aroused by a sermon which he felt misrepresented 'popery,' he wrote a series of letters to the Huntington Gazette, which were published under the title, Defence of Catholic Principles (1816). An enlarged version of this brochure went through repeated editions in the United States and Ireland and was translated for ...

In 1841 and 1842, Fr. Pierre-Jean DeSmet traversed the wide and wild American West to bring the gospel to the Flatheads, who had sent multiple delegations from Montana to St. Louis, repeatedly requesting a Blackgown priest to instruct them in Christianity. Fr. DeSmet’s letters to his Jesuit Superiors show his heroic religious dedication and selflessness, as he recounts fatigues, hunger, thirst, and dangers that rival those of the apostle St. Paul. He also makes intelligent observations of geography, geology, weather (including an enthusiastic description of a tornado), and the interesting ...

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The letters of John Knox provide a unique glimpse into his character and temperament, often more revealing than his formal writings. To fully appreciate the rich allusions within, one must consider his domestic life during his time in England. While residing in Berwick, Knox developed a close relationship with Mrs. Bowes, and a deep bond blossomed with her daughter, Marjory, with the mother’s enthusiastic approval for their union. However, this match faced fierce opposition from Marjorys relatives, particularly Sir Thomas Bowes, a notable diplomat who believed that an alliance with an ...

In his groundbreaking work, Letter Concerning Toleration, John Locke addresses the critical relationship between religion and government. First published in 1689, this influential letter was originally written in Latin and swiftly translated into multiple languages. Directed towards an anonymous Honored Sir—in truth, Lockes close friend Philip von Limborch, who published it without Lockes consent—this letter presents a compelling argument for religious tolerance amidst the tumultuous backdrop of 17th-century England, where fears of Catholic dominance loomed large. Contrasting sharply with ...

Dive into St. Jeromes most renowned letter, Libellus de virginitate servanda, addressed to St. Eustochium, the young daughter of St. Paula. In this compelling correspondence, St. Jerome passionately encourages Eustochium to embrace the path of virginity while imparting essential lessons on the conduct of a virtuous young woman. Within its pages, you will find his reflections on topics such as the irreversible nature of a fallen virgin (§5), a striking portrayal of fasting and temptation (§7), his unyielding stance on abortion as murder (§13), and the notion of holy pride in virginity (§16)...

Set in the stark, judgmental landscape of seventeenth-century Salem, Massachusetts, a Puritan settlement, the tale unfolds around Hester Prynne. As she emerges from the town prison, her infant daughter Pearl cradled in her arms, Hester bears the heavy weight of the scarlet letter A emblazoned on her chest. This mark signifies her act of adultery—a public emblem of her sin that will haunt her for all to see. Despite the shame and scorn she faces, Hester remains steadfast in her silence, refusing to disclose the identity of her lover. The scarlet letter becomes both her punishment and a ...

Dive into Letters from Hell, a captivating Christian fantasy novel that echoes the thought-provoking essence of C.S. Lewis The Screwtape Letters. Narrated by Otto, who has met an untimely demise, this work unfolds through his poignant letters detailing the torments and regrets born from a life steeped in self-indulgence. As he reflects on his own fate and that of other lost souls in Hell—a temporary holding place before the final judgment—readers are invited on a journey of discovery and introspection. The narrative is further enriched by a preface from the esteemed George MacDonald. - ...

The Book of Titus offers practical guidance for building strong, healthy Christian communities. This short letter emphasizes sound teaching, wise leadership, and the importance of living out one’s faith through good works. In this study, readers explore its themes of integrity, encouragement, and everyday Christian living, gaining a clear and accessible understanding of Paul’s message to Titus.