Archive - Jonathan R. Bailey

Early Adventures with Spiritual Practices

Embarking on the Purgative Way

Jul 25, 2024 •

Jonathan R. Bailey

The Eternal Journey

A 30-week guide through the classic path of Christian transformation.

Jun 5 •

Jonathan R. Bailey

Jeanne Guyon: In the Hands of Love

Love is always the same, even when it causes you to change

Apr 14, 2024 •

Jonathan R. Bailey

Evelyn Underhill: On Boring Prayer

When prayer feels dull, keep at it

May 23, 2024 •

Jonathan R. Bailey

The Slow Remaking of Character

Week One | The Purgative Way

Jun 12 •

Jonathan R. Bailey

Francis de Sales: Uneasiness in Prayer

When we are too intent in our search, we can look at it a hundred times without seeing it

May 30, 2024 •

Jonathan R. Bailey

Longing to Change

Embracing a new paradigm: my shift from transactional Christianity to a training faith

May 19, 2023 •

Jonathan R. Bailey

Francis de Sales: The Art of Imperfect Devotion

A tense diligence is harmful to our heart and is not diligence but rather overeagerness

Mar 30, 2024 •

Jonathan R. Bailey

Amy Carmichael: What Only Dullness Can Give

Dry times are in a way trusted times

Jul 4, 2024 •

Jonathan R. Bailey

To Sever, Is To Save

We must accumulate deaths, stack them up, one on top of the other

Dec 22, 2023 •

Jonathan R. Bailey

Death is a Door

Week Four | The Purgative Way

Jul 3 •

Jonathan R. Bailey

Thomas Merton: Embracing Imperfection

Navigating the tension between spiritual ideals and daily realities

Jan 5, 2024 •

Jonathan R. Bailey

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