Dialogues of Fénelon, Vol. II

by François Fénelon

157 pages, Unknown Binding

First published May 1, 2009

About the author

François de Salignac de la Mothe-Fénelon, a Roman Catholic theologian and poet, wrote in France. He today is remembered mostly as one of the main advocates of quietism and as the author of The Adventures of Telemachus, a scabrous attack on the French monarchy, first published in 1699.

Reviews

[Phoebe Hinkle]

An excellent little book with bite-sized gems of spiritual wisdom. You don't just buzz through this in one or two sittings. What I found helpful was to read one excerpt every morning as a sort of devotional.
Highly recommended; very spiritual but very practical as well.

[Ellia ☆Meyarin Moonlark☆]

"Try only to make use of each day; each day brings its own good and evil, and sometimes what seems evil becomes good if we leave it to God, and do not forestall Him in our importance."

Thought provoking and spiritually refreshing! I loved the first book, and vol. 2 did not disappoint. It gives very much of a "Proverbs" feel, and is full of so much practical wisdom. I think it's a wonderful book to use as a devotional, where I read one chapter during my devotion time. Although it is an older book and difficult to find, I highly recommend reading it if you can get a copy!

[Elena Hebson]

I read this book one chapter a day in the mornings, and it worked excellently that way. The chapters are short, making it really easy to get through and giving you something to reflect on throughout the day. One thing God was definitely trying to emphasize to me through this book, as well as The Imitation of Christ, is that perfect peace comes only from focusing on him above all other things. It has been something I needed to hear in this season of life, and I'll definitely revisit this book in the future.