March 14, 2017 - Author Insights Edition - Meditations for Lent, Dr. Christopher Blum

Description: Dan and Melissa speak with Dr. Christopher Blum about his book, Meditations for Lent and how Bishop Jacques-Benigne Bossuet's reflections on the life of Christ will inspire any and every soul to enter into a new relationship with our Lord.

Questions/Topics discussed on the show:

• How did Dr. Blum discover the writings of Bishop Jacquest-Benigne Bossuet?
• Who is Bishop Bossuet and what kind of writing is he known for?
• Who were his main spiritual influences and what school of spirituality did he belong to?
• How do his writings compare to those of some of his famous contemporaries?
• Why did Dr. Blum choose these particular meditations?

Resources:

• Spiritualdirection.com - website
• Avila Institute for Spiritual Formation
• Sophia Institute Press
• Meditations for Lent by Bishop Jacques-Benigne Bossuet, edited and translated by Dr. Christopher Blum
• Questions? Send an e-mail to [email protected] or call 818-646-7729. — please leave your name, location and question.