""Spiritual Conferences"" is a collection of lectures and reflections on the spiritual life by Frederick William Faber, a 19th-century English Catholic priest and theologian. The book is divided into four parts, each containing a series of conferences on different topics related to spiritual growth and the pursuit of holiness. In Part One, Faber explores the nature of the soul and the importance of cultivating a deep relationship with God. He discusses the role of prayer, the sacraments, and the virtues in the spiritual ...
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""Spiritual Conferences"" is a collection of lectures and reflections on the spiritual life by Frederick William Faber, a 19th-century English Catholic priest and theologian. The book is divided into four parts, each containing a series of conferences on different topics related to spiritual growth and the pursuit of holiness. In Part One, Faber explores the nature of the soul and the importance of cultivating a deep relationship with God. He discusses the role of prayer, the sacraments, and the virtues in the spiritual life, and offers practical advice for developing a strong prayer life. Part Two focuses on the challenges and obstacles that can hinder spiritual progress, including sin, temptation, and spiritual dryness. Faber encourages readers to persevere in their pursuit of holiness, even in the face of difficulty and discouragement. Part Three offers reflections on the life and teachings of Jesus Christ, emphasizing the importance of imitating Christ's humility, love, and self-sacrifice. Faber also discusses the role of the Church and the sacraments in helping believers to grow in their relationship with Christ. Finally, in Part Four, Faber offers a series of meditations on the Passion of Christ, inviting readers to contemplate the depth of God's love and mercy as revealed in the suffering and death of Jesus. Throughout the book, Faber draws on his extensive knowledge of Scripture, theology, and Catholic tradition to provide insights and guidance for those seeking to deepen their spiritual lives. Written in a clear and accessible style, ""Spiritual Conferences"" is a valuable resource for anyone seeking to grow in their relationship with God and live a more authentic Christian life.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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This outstanding compilation by Father Faber is a must-have for the person seeking perfection. You will find chapters on kindness, self-deceit, death, wounded feelings, confidence, the monotony of piety, and reading as a help in the spiritual life. Fr. Faber was a convert, and an Oratorian with John Henry Cardinal Newman in England in the mid-1800s. Faber's writing style includes descriptions to excite the imagination, e.g., (on wounded feelings,) "The proofs of the unkindness of others are overwhelming....The excitement burns our judgment into us, as the fire anneals the porcelain and fixes the patterns and the colors....We have dropped a mere word of bitterness, and it clings like a stain to the poor offender for life. It maims his power of doing good. It throws a shadow over his sunshine. .....We must work day and night, as men do on the railway when a bridge has broken down...All traffic between heaven and ourselves is interrupted till we have got the ruin out of the way.......It is easier to cut out a cancer than to disengage from the heart a misunderstanding which has once had time to harden there....." The thin-skinned, sensitive man may need this book most, but be least likely to want to read it! But if you aspire to advancing in holiness, this book is a great guide. I recommend Fr. Faber. His Growth in Holiness and All for Jesus are also outstanding. Last thing, I appreciate his notes along the way that address the hardships of the priesthood and give encouragements there, tho' it is written in a way priests or laymen would find application. God be with you.
