Download or read book Basic Inspiration of Religious Life written by Tarsicius J. van Bavel and published by . This book was released on 1996-07-08 with total page 227 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Chap. 1: Do Not Close the Door: The Past and the Future: The Crisis of the Religious Life and the Cultural Crisis; The Influence of the Cultural Crisis on Religious Life; Individualism and Multiformity; Openness for the Future; Future and Faith; Chap. 2: Do Not Exaggerate the Distinctive Character of the Religious Life; Chap. 3: Where it All Began: Following Jesus and Asceticism; Chap. 4: Has the 5th Period of Religious Life Begun?; Chap. 5: Old and New Motivations; Chap. 6: In Quest of the Identity of Religious Life; Chap. 7: Is Community Essential to Religious Life?; Chap. 8: The Need of Reinterpreting the Vows; Chap. 9: Poverty and the Consumer Society; Chap. 10: Celibacy and Emancipation of Sexuality; Chap. 11: Obedience and Inspiration.
Download or read book The Basic Inspiration of Religious Life written by Tarsicius J. van Bavel and published by . This book was released on 1996 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Sacred Rhythms written by Ruth Haley Barton and published by InterVarsity Press. This book was released on 2009-12-14 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Picking up on the monastic tradition of creating a "rule of life" that allows for regular space for the practice of spiritual disciplines, Ruth Haley Barton takes you more deeply into understanding seven key spiritual disciplines along with practical ideas for weaving them into everyday life.
Download or read book Catechism of the Catholic Church written by U.S. Catholic Church and published by Image. This book was released on 2012-11-28 with total page 849 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Over 3 million copies sold! Essential reading for Catholics of all walks of life. Here it is - the first new Catechism of the Catholic Church in more than 400 years, a complete summary of what Catholics around the world commonly believe. The Catechism draws on the Bible, the Mass, the Sacraments, Church tradition and teaching, and the lives of saints. It comes with a complete index, footnotes and cross-references for a fuller understanding of every subject. The word catechism means "instruction" - this book will serve as the standard for all future catechisms. Using the tradition of explaining what the Church believes (the Creed), what she celebrates (the Sacraments), what she lives (the Commandments), and what she prays (the Lord's Prayer), the Catechism of the Catholic Church offers challenges for believers and answers for all those interested in learning about the mystery of the Catholic faith. The Catechism of the Catholic Church is a positive, coherent and contemporary map for our spiritual journey toward transformation.
Download or read book Spiritual Lives of the Great Composers written by Patrick Kavanaugh and published by Zondervan. This book was released on 1996 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a compelling and inspiring look at spiritual beliefs that influenced some of the world's greatest composers, now revised and expanded with eight additional composers.
Download or read book Light and Leaven written by Bishop Joseph Strickland and published by Catholic Answers Press. This book was released on 2020-08 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book What I Know For Sure written by Oprah Winfrey and published by Flatiron Books. This book was released on 2014-09-02 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The inspirational wisdom Oprah Winfrey shares in her monthly O., The Oprah Magazine column updated, curated, and collected for the first time in a beautiful keepsake book. As a creative force, student of the human heart and soul, and champion of living the life you want, Oprah Winfrey stands alone. Over the years, she has made history with a legendary talk show - the highest-rated program of its kind, launched her own television network, become the nation's only African-American billionaire, and been awarded both an honorary degree by Harvard University and the Presidential Medal of Freedom. From all her experiences, she has gleaned life lessons—which, for fourteen years, she's shared in O, The Oprah Magazine's widely popular "What I Know For Sure" column, a monthly source of inspiration and revelation. Now, for the first time, these thoughtful gems have been revised, updated, and collected in What I Know For Sure, a beautiful cloth bound book with a ribbon marker, packed with insight and revelation from Oprah Winfrey. Organized by theme—joy, resilience, connection, gratitude, possibility, awe, clarity, and power—these essays offer a rare, powerful and intimate glimpse into the heart and mind of one of the world's most extraordinary women—while providing readers a guide to becoming their best selves. Candid, moving, exhilarating, uplifting, and frequently humorous, the words Oprah shares in What I Know For Sure shimmer with the sort of truth that readers will turn to again and again.
Download or read book Radical and Free written by Brian O'Leary and published by . This book was released on 2016 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Radical & Free Musings on the Religious Life, Radical & Free is an exceptional book based on the experiences of the widely-respected Brian O'Leary SJ. Brian has over thirty years' experience of teaching on the religious life and the insights outlined in this book underscore the importance placed on the Year of Consecrated Life (2014) by Pope Francis. The book draws on talks given by the author at hugely successful preached retreats during the Year of Consecrated Life. The author is inspired by the wisdom of the Bible and uses helpful insights from the history of consecrated life and theological reflections in service of exploring and renewing the spirituality of religious life. As such, the book does not differentiate between monastic and more active forms of religious life. It coalesces around four key themes: the origins of religious life, poverty, chastity and obedience. Emphasis is placed throughout on the motivating values that the vows express because only these values can explain why people enter and flourish in religious life. Underpinning this is the author's view that values are inextricably more useful than structures; the values which underpin the vows of consecrated life are facilitated by the structures that represent it, not vice versa. Radical & Free is an essential read for all those engaged in religious life as well as lay readers who have a concern for the continued growth of the religious life in contemporary society. It is a welcome reminder that one's mind, as well as one's heart, plays a part in spritual wellbeing. Book jacket.
Download or read book Religious Life of Theological Students written by Benjamin B. Warfield and published by P & R Publishing. This book was released on 1992-01-01 with total page 20 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Life s Simple Guide to God written by David Bordon and published by Hachette UK. This book was released on 2009-05-30 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: LIFE'S SIMPLE GUIDE TO GOD gives readers exactly what they need: a clear plan for getting to know the Creator of the universe. Relying on the Bible for direction, the book will offer an A-to-Z guide to help people who need a review of God's truth, those who want to find out more, or those who want to know how best to tell others about Him. Filled with practical tips and a clear process for moving closer to the Lord, this book will offer inspiration and encouragement to everyone who picks it up.
Download or read book Spirituality written by Kees Waaijman and published by Peeters Publishers. This book was released on 2002 with total page 986 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This textbook is a systematic guide to the extensive field of spirituality. Kees Waaijman charts the multiform phenomenon of spirituality: the spirituality of ordinary people, the great spiritual traditions and the force of counter-movements. From the foundation of this survey he answers questions like: What exactly is spirituality? What forms can a scholarly approach take? Finally, the book provides methodic access to the study of spirituality, focusing on the following questions: Which are the different forms of spirituality and how can we describe them? How can spiritual texts be given a reliable reading? Which themes can be distinguished in the field of spirituality and what would be a meaningful way to address them? What do we mean by spiritual guidance and what can we learn from it? This textbook has no equal. It is indispensable to scholars wishing to study the subject, but also to others who want to learn about spirituality.
Download or read book The Joy of the Gospel written by Pope Francis and published by Image. This book was released on 2014-10-07 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The perfect gift! A specially priced, beautifully designed hardcover edition of The Joy of the Gospel with a foreword by Robert Barron and an afterword by James Martin, SJ. “The joy of the gospel fills the hearts and lives of all who encounter Jesus… In this Exhortation I wish to encourage the Christian faithful to embark upon a new chapter of evangelization marked by this joy, while pointing out new paths for the Church’s journey in years to come.” – Pope Francis This special edition of Pope Francis's popular message of hope explores themes that are important for believers in the 21st century. Examining the many obstacles to faith and what can be done to overcome those hurdles, he emphasizes the importance of service to God and all his creation. Advocating for “the homeless, the addicted, refugees, indigenous peoples, the elderly who are increasingly isolated and abandoned,” the Holy Father shows us how to respond to poverty and current economic challenges that affect us locally and globally. Ultimately, Pope Francis demonstrates how to develop a more personal relationship with Jesus Christ, “to recognize the traces of God’s Spirit in events great and small.” Profound in its insight, yet warm and accessible in its tone, The Joy of the Gospel is a call to action to live a life motivated by divine love and, in turn, to experience heaven on earth. Includes a foreword by Robert Barron, author of Catholicism: A Journey to the Heart of the Faith and James Martin, SJ, author of Jesus: A Pilgrimage
Download or read book A Life of Purpose written by Merlene Midda and published by Balboa Press. This book was released on 2017-12-12 with total page 137 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nearly sixty years after she was born, Merlene Midda stood at a crossroads in life. Discouraged and lacking purpose, Midda made a decision that would determine her direction from that point forward: to follow God, live for Him, and emulate the good life of His son, Jesus Christ. In an uplifting memoir, Midda shares a collection of essays that reveal her personal journey, her reconnection with God, and her discovered grace and salvation. As she was filled with the zeal of a new Christian, Midda discloses how she made positive life changes that included carrying out good deeds, volunteering, painting, and studying scripture and other religious books. After finally freeing herself from the limitations that had held her back for years, Midda details how she moved forward through the ups and downs, unveiled a wonderful life of purpose, and ultimately found great peace and love. A Life of Purpose offers a collection of essays that share lessons learned and inspirational guidance for anyone seeking a new way to look at life experiences and reveal Gods plan for their future.
Download or read book The Unbearable Wholeness of Being written by Ilia Delio and published by Orbis Books. This book was released on 2013 with total page 163 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This title explores the meaning of Christian theology in light of the scientific discoveries of our age. Like Teilhard de Chardin and Thomas Berry, Delio opens out eyes to the omni-active, all-powerful, all-intelligent Love that forms and guides the interrelatedness and interbeing of everything and everyone - ourselves included.
Download or read book Nine Essential Things I ve Learned About Life written by Harold S. Kushner and published by Anchor. This book was released on 2015-09-01 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the beloved author of When Bad Things Happen to Good People, deeply moving and illuminating reflections on what it means to live a good life. As a congregational rabbi for half a century and the best-selling author of twelve books on faith, ethics, and how to apply the timeless wisdom of religious thought to everyday challenges, Rabbi Harold S. Kushner has demonstrated time and again his understanding of the human spirit. In this compassionate new work, his most personal since When Bad Things Happen to Good People, Kushner relates how his time as a twenty-first-century rabbi has shaped his senses of religion and morality. He elicits nine essential lessons from the sum of his teaching, study, and experience, offering a lifetime’s worth of spiritual food for thought, pragmatic advice, inspiration for a more fulfilling life, and strength for trying times. With fresh, vital insight into belief (“there is no commandment in Judaism to believe in God”), conscience (the Garden of Eden story as you’ve never heard it), and mercy (forgiveness is “a favor you do yourself, not an undeserved gesture to the person who hurt you”), grounded in Kushner's brilliant readings of Scripture, history, and popular culture, Nine Essential Things I’ve Learned About Life is compulsory reading from one of modern Judaism’s foremost sages. Distilling the wisdom of an extraordinary career, this profoundly inspiring yet practical guide to well-being is truly the capstone to Kushner’s luminous oeuvre.
Download or read book The Seven Basic Spiritual Building Blocks of Life written by Mark Twain and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2015-11-14 with total page 80 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The Seven Basic Spiritual Building Blocks of LIFE" are quite commonly known among most People in the World; but, if your Faith is Built on a False Religious and/or Political Foundation, such a House of Lies may not Stand, and especially if you are Confronted with "The Swanky Sword of Divine Truths," which is very Sharp and Powerful, and well able to Cut Off the Head of Lies with one Swift Stroke! Yes, such is the Sword that is Wielded by our Selected KING, who Demonstrates the Use of his Sword of Truths within this very Controversial Book about Faith, Hope, Trust, Love, Patience, Persistence and Obedience. In Fact, it Addresses some of the Hottest Issues of our Time, and contains a Special Speech by the Most High God, himself, which is likely to Shake the very Foundations of Capitalism to the Core! Indeed, we know of no other Book in the World with such a Powerful Speech, when put into Context with the Remainder of this Unique Book, which Speech our Selected King wrote in 30 minutes or less by the Spirit of Inspiration, which is in Deed REVOLUTIONARY! Therefore, do not Deprive yourself of it, nor Speculate about what might be in it; but, read it Carefully and Prayerfully, and Invite your Friends, Relatives, and Naaberz to do the same. After all, it is a Rare Thing when Almighty God SPEAKS, and you will Know in your Soul that it was he who Spoke when you Read it with a Capital R, and with an Open Honest Mind. Moreover, this Inspired Book reveals HOW to Resolve the Controversies concerning the Evil Events of September 11th, 2001, and also get Justice for everyone, Worldwide, which has a Happy Ending.
Download or read book Social Inspiration written by Aric J. Henderson and published by Inspirations by Grace Lajoy. This book was released on 2010-11 with total page 46 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Social Inspiration is a compilation of quotes written by Aric J. Henderson during his four years in college. These original quotes are a combination of Aric's creativity coupled with Godly wisdom and even a little humor. Many were inspired by Bible readings. These words of wisdom will encourage college students who desire to live for God and who are seeking strength to maintain spiritual growth during their college years. Every college student should have a copy of Social Inspiration.
