Dianne Guenin-Lelle

This article explores the historical and theological connection between Quaker silent worship and the seventeenth-century Catholic Quietist movement, focusing on the influence of mystics Fénelon, Guyon, and Molinos. It highlights how their writings, particularly compiled in “A Guide to True Peace,” shaped Quaker contemplative prayer and spirituality, emphasizing themes such as divine love, inner prayer,…