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An in-depth examination of Teilhard de Chardin's knowledge of the Middle and Far East, especially China, his comments on eastern religions, and his comparative reflections on mysticism and spirituality. +

The Crucified Jesus Is No Stranger explores the art of contemplating Jesus crucified which, as Moore acknowledges, is to come to understand, in painful situations, that the cross that I always first experience as "life's crucifixion of me" is, in fact, my crucifixion of life--the Jesus-cross. Yet Jesus is also a transforming symbol. Our own evil becomes explicit in Jesus. When that happens, explains Moore, "this symbol transforms evil into sin and sin into sorrow and forgiveness. And through this conversion, the believer finds as his or her own that identity which first he rejected and crucified." +

Interest in Puritan theologian Jonathan Edwards has increased markedly over the last several decades. As more and more people become interested in Edwards as a theologian, exegete, and even political theorist, there is a major lacuna in both the primary and secondary literature. Edwards's spirituality, a central facet of his life and work, remains unexplored. Jonathan Edwards: Spiritual Writings addresses this neglect by compiling material from across Edwards's corpus that outlines the breadth of his spiritual thought. Drawing primarily from sermons, letters, and notes, this volume showcases Edwards's spiritual theology. In addition to works with which those interested in Edwards will be familiar, such as an excerpt from A Treatise Concerning Religious Affections, the book includes several key texts that are either out of print or as yet unpublished. The result is the first primary-source reader of Edwards's work to focus on his spirituality. The volume is organized along broad themes so that abstract and practical matters are addressed side by side. A general introduction orients the reader to Edwards's background, context, theology, and spirituality, and brief introductions to each thematic section provides further orientation. As evangelicals continue to explore spirituality and attempt to retrieve spiritual theology from the tradition, there is an increasing interest in the history of evangelical spirituality, the Puritans, and most specifically Edwards. Jonathan Edwards: Spiritual Writings fills the need for an emphasis on the spiritual nature of his work. +

Collected in this little book of inspiration are words from Pope Francis's heart, words he has addressed to young people around the world during his first five years as Pope. +

Jesuit scientist Pierre Teilhard de Chardin, a keen observer of nature, posited two types of energy in the universe: tangential energy/energy of attraction and radial energy/energy of transcendence--in other words, love and consciousness, which correspond to the inner and outer dimensions of nature, respectively. Moreover, as theologian Ilia Delio points out, nature is never at rest; indeed, "Nature [is] on a continuous trajectory of transcendence." "The Big Bang universe is a story of space but it is also a story of consciousness and love." How are the inner universe and the outer universe related? "Is the inner universe the key to nature's transcendence?" she asks. "Is science disclosing a new role for consciousness and thus a new role for spiritual transformation?" The author builds not only on the thought of Teilhard and others but also on the findings of quantum physics to deliver a thought-provoking, deeply insightful reflection on the relationship of God, humanity, and nature in an ever-evolving cosmos. +

Written from practical and real life experiences, Paths to Inner Peace offers the reader ways to live a simple and fulfilling life. The author combines spiritual and psychological support in an accessible and practical way. The author is well known throughout the country. Many clergymen seek his counseling for themselves and for their parishioners. Dr. Kalellis is highly respected in the Greek Orthodox community, and he is favorably esteemed by his Eminence Demetrios, the Archbishop of North and South America. +

In this book are intense and biblically centered meditations on the personality of Jesus based on the enneagram system of personality types.The enneagram system demonstrates that there are nine ways of expressing what it is to be human. And Father Nogosek shows clearly that since Jesus came to save all of us by becoming as we are, each of us should be able to discover in him our own way of being human. Jesus, as Father Nogosek demonstrates, did not have any of the compulsions that distinguish each of the nine types. But he spontaneously expressed in his personality all nine types. Father Nogosek takes each of the nine types in order and answers the following questions: (1) How does Jesus express the gifts of this type? (2) What is the compulsion of this type which Jesus would have avoided? (3) Do the Scriptures reveal any clues to Jesus's motivations--from his teaching, from his actions? +

Experience the ancient, beautiful, and life-transforming practice of lectio divina--the prayerful reading of Scripture. Give the gift of prayer to yourself and to those you love. Gilded page edges; bonded leather cover--navy. +

Historian, member of l'Acadmie des Inscriptions et Belles Lettres, former director of l'Ecole franaise of Rome, and a medievalist with an international reputation, Andr Vauchez is the author of numerous works.

Hermit, Zen Christian, spiritual globetrotter: in time for his 90th birthday in July of 2016, "Brother David" tells his incomparably rich life story. Beginning with his childhood in Vienna, he describes his time in World War II and his years as a student after the war, his family's emigration to the US and his entry into the then newly founded Benedictine monastery in the state of New York. There, he soon began looking for what were then still untrodden spiritual paths with undiscovered entryways to non-Christian religions. He became particularly involved in the dialogue between Christianity and Buddhism, founding the "Center for Spiritual Studies" in 1968, together with Rabbis, Buddhists, Hindus and Muslims. His work encouraging dialogue between religions earned him the 1975 Martin Buber Award. Still traveling on occasion to teach or write, Brother David is now living in a Benedictine monastery in Europe. Mysticism is his mission--but not a mysticism devoid of connection to the world. His is a mysticism of the everyday, of life immediate in the now, of experiencing fully. He is convinced that God's spirit speaks in and to us all. Unparalleled: unique biography of one of the most significant spiritual teachers and global guest speakers, +

Designed for spiritual reading or retreats, these brief meditations on the Christian lifeΓÇöholiness, silence, spirituality, the mystery of evil, the Beatitudes, the Paschal Mystery, reconciliation, holy families and the diversity of family life today, and the true selfΓÇöamong others, are inspired by the Spiritual Exercises of Saint Ignatius and Pope Francis. Based on PaulΓÇÖs conviction that life ΓÇ£in ChristΓÇ¥ means to be in his body, the Church, thus a life nourished by the word of God, celebrated in Eucharist, and expressed in service to others, the books moves from God, to Jesus, the Church, and practical reflections on living the gospel. Other topics include beauty as a way to God, the mystery of evil, gospel portraits of those who encountered Jesus, Father Greg Boyle and ΓÇ£the slow work of God,ΓÇ¥ Thomas Merton, the Church and the Jews, and Pope FrancisΓÇÖs encyclical Laudato SiΓÇÖ on care for our threatened Sister, Mother Earth. Always it seeks to address these topics in the context of contemporary culture, with all its challenges. The short chapters include biblical reflections, historical background, and personal stories; they are intended to inspire as well as inform.ΓÇá

Everything Ablaze begins with an introduction to Teilhard's work. It then explores mystical themes in his perspectives on science and religion. Each chapter combines relevant quotations from Teilhard and contemplations on them. The goal of mystical transformation is nothing less than a new life in Christ. Teilhard shows us the path to that possibility. His mysticism is earth-conscious. His words help open us to the mysterious forces in the universe that reveal God's face. The meditative responses to the quotations include practices that bring Teilhard's ideas into daily life and will be welcomed by a general lay audience. +

Documents the enormous preparatory work and the various stages of designing the monumental art of Chagall's stained glass windows in the U.S. and abroad. +

In one series, the original writings of the universally acknowledged teachers of the Catholic, Protestant, Eastern Orthodox, Jewish, and Islamic traditions have been critically selected, translated and introduced by internationally recognized scholars and spiritual leaders.

Drawing on the expertise of eight distinguished theologians, this collection of essays offers a unique insight into the many facets of the character of the deacon. The essays are divided into four areas: the diaconate and Scripture, tradition, prayer, and action.

What Does It All Mean? builds on the wisdom, accessibility, and insight of popular author Richard Leonard's previous writings in this down-to-earth exploration of a life of faith, narrated through stories and human experience. +

In this massive volume, patristics scholar Thomas P. Scheck offers a worthy sequel to his magisterial St. Jerome's Commentary on Isaiah (ACW 68) with the first translation into a modern language of St. Jerome's Commentary on Ezekiel, his second longest Old Testament commentary. With these two volumes together, Paulist Press now offers Jerome's two longest commentaries, which are also considered his greatest works. With current interest in the Old Testament prophets, especially the major prophets Isaiah and Ezekiel, at a high level, the Ancient Christian Writers series makes available a new, significant title to the works of Jerome in the English language. +

Celebrates the unique quality and gift of each day through small rituals. +

Lou Savary and Patricia Byrne have provided a valuable contribution in this book by clearly explaining Teilhard's doctrine of love on every level of life, from God to friendship, marriage, parenting, and human community. Their book is less a scholarly exposition on a Teilhardian doctrine of love than a masterful illumination of love as the core energy of evolving life. Each chapter clearly explains Teilhard's insights and then provides practical ways of incorporating these ideas into daily life. +

Offers a personal narrative, a reflection on the spiritual history of two gifted people, St. Teresa and St. John of the Cross; and yet it speaks clearly out of the Carmelite tradition, and in the language of today. +

In exploring the Divine Feminine imaged in Mary, When Mary Becomes Cosmic opens us to another way to honor her--not unlike the mystics, who have traveled along this way to the depths--and helps us to explore the richness that lies in what Jung referred to as the Catholic Church's treasury of image and metaphor. The archetypal images found in the ancient and treasured "Litany of Loreto" form the framework for this book, and enriched with quotes from a variety of spiritual writers, Richo guides us through reflections on: "Who is Mary?" and "What is the Divine Feminine?" Finally, in the appendix, "A Retreat with Mary," the author encourages prayer with suggestions for various ways of praying with music, art, movement, silence, etc., as well as "being" with the image of Mary. +

A valuable advisor to the pope and a journalist help readers understand who Francis is and where he wants the Church to end up. +

While God's Unconditional Love focuses on the Christian approach to the healing and transformation of shame, it is a book that will appeal to everyone who experiences shame. The book attempts to reinforce the new Christian narrative that asserts without qualification that God's love is merciful and seeks to soften our troubled hearts and to quiet the anxiety that drives our need to do everything just right. We need but open ourselves to hear God's voice reassuring us, "I love you, no matter what!" Using Scripture and the practice of imaginative contemplation, this book will help readers be open to a deepening knowledge of God's unconditional love. Highlights: - It integrates psychology and spirituality to present a holistic spirituality. - It offers useful spiritual exercises and points for reflection at the end of each chapter. - It is written by authors who have over thirty years of experience in the work of therapy and spiritual direction. - It is written by authors who have experienced life both as vowed religious and as a married couple. +

Using the most recent historical research, this book recounts the life of Dominic, founder in 1216 of the Order of Preachers, and brings him to life not in a hagiographical way, but as someone who has contemporary appeal. +

A concise theological-spiritual commentary on each of the psalms.

How Not to Say Mass looks first at general principles for liturgy, for understanding symbols, and for being a presider. Examining the Mass, section by section, using the approach of via negativa--focusing on what NOT to do--the author reminds presiders of the many obvious, but sometimes unconscious, violations of rubrics and liturgical principles which can be detrimental to the celebration of good effective liturgy. +