The Heart of Holiness

The Heart of Holiness
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Publisher : Ignatius Press
Total Pages : 170
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ISBN-10 : 9781681497105
ISBN-13 : 1681497107
Rating : 4/5 (05 Downloads)

Synopsis The Heart of Holiness by : Gary Lauenstein

Reflecting on Scripture, writings of the saints, and his own experience, Redemptorist Father Gary Lauenstein demonstrates that the heart of holiness is friendship with God, who is love. As a result, our everyday experiences of our friendships with others are our stepping stones to holiness. With simplicity and grace, this book helps the reader to meditate on his understanding of himself, others, and God, and to look at his relationships in the light of their purpose--to give and to receive the love of God. The author, who is an experienced and certified spiritual director, examines the importance, in any relationship, of attentiveness, communication, disinterestedness, and joy. He shows how our path to God passes through and encompasses our friendships with one another.

The Romancero of Saint John of the Cross

The Romancero of Saint John of the Cross
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Publisher : Cambridge Scholars Publishing
Total Pages : 150
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ISBN-10 : 9781527540866
ISBN-13 : 1527540863
Rating : 4/5 (66 Downloads)

Synopsis The Romancero of Saint John of the Cross by : Elizabeth Teresa Howe

This book is a study of the nine short poems, called romances, composed by the Spanish mystic Saint John of the Cross (San Juan de la Cruz). The focus of the poems is the Trinity, and their point of departure is the opening verses of the Gospel of John. This is the first in-depth, English-language analysis of these poems, and looks at their literary, historical, scriptural, theological, and mystical elements. It also ties these works to San Juan’s better-known lyrical poems and his prose commentaries. It will appeal to anyone interested in Spanish mystical poetry and the sources that inform that poetry.

Apologist (The Fathers of the Church, Volume 73)

Apologist (The Fathers of the Church, Volume 73)
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Publisher : CUA Press
Total Pages : 312
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ISBN-10 : 9780813211732
ISBN-13 : 0813211735
Rating : 4/5 (32 Downloads)

Synopsis Apologist (The Fathers of the Church, Volume 73) by : Saint John Chrysostom

Apologist is the English translation of two of Chrysostom's treatises, written about 378 and 382, aimed at provoking the divinity of Jesus Christ.

Dialogues (The Fathers of the Church, Volume 39)

Dialogues (The Fathers of the Church, Volume 39)
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Publisher : CUA Press
Total Pages : 328
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ISBN-10 : STANFORD:36105010344765
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Rating : 4/5 (65 Downloads)

Synopsis Dialogues (The Fathers of the Church, Volume 39) by : Pope Gregory I

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Divinization

Divinization
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Publisher : LiturgyTrainingPublications
Total Pages : 166
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ISBN-10 : 9781618331366
ISBN-13 : 1618331361
Rating : 4/5 (66 Downloads)

Synopsis Divinization by : Andrew Hofer OP

Divinization: Becoming Icons of Christ through the Liturgy explains the startling claim, so often overlooked, that God transforms the Christian people through the Church’s liturgy to share in his divine nature. This resource serves as an excellent introduction to the Catholic theology of divinization through the Liturgy. This remarkable work forms a coherent introduction to how God makes the faithful in the pews partakers in his divine nature through the action of the liturgy.

The King's Good Servant But God's First

The King's Good Servant But God's First
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Publisher : Ignatius Press
Total Pages : 508
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ISBN-10 : 0898706254
ISBN-13 : 9780898706253
Rating : 4/5 (54 Downloads)

Synopsis The King's Good Servant But God's First by : James Monti

St. Thomas More is widely recognized as the good-humored Renaissance humanist scholar who wrote Utopia and two decades later died a martyr's death in defense of papal primacy. Yet More's sacrifice of his life was but the culminating act of a lifelong dedication to his faith. This work seeks to provide a new portrait of Thomas More by engaging upon a comprehensive exploration of More's books and letters, a veritable library of Catholic spirituality and Church doctrine. All of More's spiritual works are examined in detail, revealing the inner life of a saint sustained by an undying love for the Eucharist and molded by an ever-deepening reflection upon the Passion of Christ, climaxing in one of the most profound meditations upon the Agony in the Garden ever written. The correspondence of More during his imprisonment receives particular attention, an eloquent testament to the depth of More's love for his family and friends. In addition to Thomas More's writing, the testimony of early biographies of the saint together with the recent finding of Tudor and Reformation era scholars are utilized to reconstruct the events of More's life and execution. Subjects explored include More's devotion to his family, the roots of his spirituality and intellectual formation, his participation in the Renaissance movement of Christian humanist scholarship, and the state of the pre-Reformation Church. The King's Good Servant but God's First is a meticulously documented work with over 1,400 footnotes that makes considerable use of recent research regarding the life, writings and times of Saint Thomas More. Hence this book was also written to provide Morean and Reformation scholars with a new synthesis based upon these materials. "This book is an eye-opener. Monti, a very skilled research writer, provides a unique, very readable book on St. Thomas More that gives new insights on this most powerful figure in the Catholic resistance in England." �Fr. Benedict Groeschel, C.F.R. "A thoroughly excellent work. More has many poignant things to say to us in our day." �Fr. George Rutler James Monti is an author, writer and historian who has contributed numerous articles to Catholic publications. His other books include The Week of Salvation and In the Presence of Our Lord. The new work on St. Thomas More is the result of five years of research.

Transformed in Christ

Transformed in Christ
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Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Total Pages : 279
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ISBN-10 : 9781621899983
ISBN-13 : 1621899985
Rating : 4/5 (83 Downloads)

Synopsis Transformed in Christ by : Ashish J. Naidu

Scholarly readings of John Chrysostom's Christology seldom examine the intimate relationship that exists between his doctrinal, sacramental, and praxeological views. The vital correlation between exegesis and praxis in patristic thought must be taken into consideration in any evaluation of christological positions. Chrysostom's doctrine of Christ is intricately bound to life in the church. Within this conceptual framework, Chrysostom's commentaries on John's Gospel and Hebrews are examined. The christological portrait that emerges from this oeuvre is a depiction of the personal continuity of the divine Son in Christ; his sacramental presence in the church, the body of Christ; and his transforming work in the Christian, to the likeness of Christ. This persuasive study demonstrates that Chrysostom's view of the Christian life is the outworking of his exegetically informed and pastorally rich christological doctrine.

The Samaritan Woman's Story

The Samaritan Woman's Story
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Publisher : InterVarsity Press
Total Pages : 169
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ISBN-10 : 9781514000618
ISBN-13 : 151400061X
Rating : 4/5 (18 Downloads)

Synopsis The Samaritan Woman's Story by : Caryn A. Reeder

Most Christians are familiar with this picture of the woman at the well: a sinner, an adulteress, even a prostitute. Exploring the reception history of John 4, Caryn Reeder challenges common interpretational assumptions about women and sexuality, yielding fresh insights from the story's original context and offering a bold challenge to teach the Bible in a way that truly values the voices of women.