Lacy Borgo — Thomas Kelly's A Testament of Devotion

Life with God: A Renovaré Podcast

Most years Lacy Borgo re-reads A Testament of Devotion by Thomas Kelly. She joins Nathan Foster to discuss how this spiritual classic has impacted her life.

Show Notes

[3:02] You mentioned to me some time ago that you read this book every year. What’s that about?

[5:06] How would you describe A Testament of Devotion?

[6:23] What are the pieces this year that are ringing to you?

[8:37] As a spiritual director, how do you see people lean into that glow (of the Presence of God in each person)?

[11:23] Thomas Kelly talks a lot about “the light within,” very Quaker. Can you talk a little about what he means by that?

[12:25] How has this book influenced your life?

[14:47] What is a spiritual autobiography?

[18:48] There is this kind of tender, mystical side to him, poetic almost. What do you think?

[20:43] Your care and concern for little people…how has Thomas spoken into that?

[23:10] You have a children's book coming out. Can I ask you about it?

Resources

• A Testament of Devotion, by Thomas Kelly
• All Will Be Well: Learning to Trust God’s Love, by Lacy Borgo
• Revelations of Divine Love, Julian of Norwich, introduced and translated by Fr. John-Julian, OJN