The Contemporary Challenge Of John Of The Cross An Introduction To His Life And Teaching

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A clear and simple introduction to the life, writings, and message of the Mystical Doctor, stressing always the practical applications of his teaching and example for today’s Christians.

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Genre : Religion
Author : Leonard Doohan
Publisher : ICS Publications
Release : 2014-01-22
File : 168 Pages
ISBN-13 : 9781939272188


John Of The Cross Man And Mystic

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St. John of the Cross, great mystic of the Christian tradition, knew suffering firsthand: his personal “dark night” included exile, imprisonment, starvation, abuse. Yet sustained by tremendous faith and steeped in an enormous love for God and humanity, John surrendered to the Divine and was drawn through his experiences to a profound compassion for and solidarity with others. This engaging contemporary biography is the perfect introduction—or an enjoyable re-acquaintance—to a man whose life, writings, and spirituality have illuminated the Christian world. ICS Publications is pleased to have this this sought-after and highly acclaimed biography, out of print for a decade, among our titles. Includes a reading guide to the works of St. John of the Cross, a selection from his works, 24 pages of color photos and reproductions of masterpiece artwork, and an extensive bibliography and notes.

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Genre : Biography & Autobiography
Author : Richard P. Hardy
Publisher : ICS Publications
Release : 2015-04-20
File : 210 Pages
ISBN-13 : 9781939272324


Saint John Of The Cross For Every Day

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A thought for each day of the year from selected writings of St. John of the Cross.

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Genre : Religion
Author : Saint John of the Cross
Publisher : Paulist Press
Release : 2007
File : 111 Pages
ISBN-13 : 9780809144440


Carmelite Spirituality In The Teresian Tradition

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This book is a revised edition of the classic overview of the principal texts, themes, and teachings of Carmel: Elijah and Mary, the Rule of St. Albert, the Carmelite understanding of prayer, and the message of Sts. Teresa, John of the Cross, and Thérèse. Carmel is known above all for her priceless heritage of spirituality. For centuries, in the spirit of Elijah and the ancient prophets, Carmelites have sought to encounter the living God and to teach others the ways of prayer. In sixteenth-century Spain, Saint Teresa of Avila brought renewed vitality to this religious family by inaugurating a reform movement that became known as the Discalced Carmelites, a new and fruitful branch on an ancient vine. Carmelite Spirituality in the Teresian Tradition, first published in English in 1959, provides a concise and inspiring overview of Carmel's spiritual heritage from a Teresian perspective. Renowned Discalced Carmelite author Paul-Marie of the Cross identifies the principal texts, themes, figures, and teachings of Carmel: Elijah and Mary, the Rule of St. Albert and the Book of the Institution of the First Monks, the Carmelite understanding of contemplation and the degrees of prayer, the message of Saints Teresa, John of the Cross, and Thérèse of Lisieux. This classic essay, long out of print, is here updated and reprinted for a new generation of seekers longing to slake their spiritual thirst at the fount of Carmel.

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Genre : Religion
Author : Paul-Marie of the Cross, OCD
Publisher : ICS Publications
Release : 2015-12-11
File : 109 Pages
ISBN-13 : 9781939272362


Love Awakened By Love

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A skilled moral theologian, Benedictine Father Mark O’Keefe leads God-seekers to focus attention on St. John of the Cross’s teaching in The Ascent of Mount Carmel: The essence of the spiritual journey is union with God through the practice of the virtues, especially faith, hope, and love. It‘s virtuous living that enables us to truly love God and be conformed to God in divine union. For St. John, religious “experiences” are not the essence of the spiritual journey at all, nor is asceticism for its own sake. John’s emphasis on the nada is to lead us to liberating emptiness -- authentic human freedom-- that equips us to be filled with the divine life. At the journey’s summit, we find the God who is Love. This book is an insightful companion to The Ascent of Mount Carmel. Ideal for personal and group study, Carmelite formation, college courses, and a must for every library.

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Genre : Religion
Author : Mark O'Keefe OSB
Publisher : ICS Publications
Release : 2014-04-14
File : 194 Pages
ISBN-13 : 9781939272157


The Ascent To Joy

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For more than a decade this book, now with ICS Publications, has been a valuable resource for those wanting to explore the works and teachings of St. John of the Cross in a convenient format. In this concise introduction to and anthology of the works of the great Carmelite mystic, Father Foley leads the reader step-by-step into the very heart of Johns spiritual way.

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Genre : Religion
Author : Marc Foley
Publisher : New City Press
Release : 2008-09-15
File : 152 Pages
ISBN-13 : 9781565482968


Seeking The Beloved

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Prayer is not just time set aside for God or the use of certain techniques—it is primarily an intimate relationship with God the Beloved. If we hunger for a prayer that is deeper than words and that we can bring to every part of our lives, no matter what we are doing, then we can turn to St. John of the Cross as our guide. Retreat master and author Wayne Simsic insists that while it’s easy to write off this saint as an otherworldly ascetic and mystic, he was actually a down-to-earth and wise administrator, poet, and artist whose writings have great relevance for us today. In this book, Simsic helps readers discover the gift of contemplative prayer as unfolded by this Carmelite saint, whose longing for a deep intimacy and union with God can become our longing as well.

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Genre : Religion
Author : Wayne Simsic
Publisher : The Word Among Us Press
Release : 2012-04-01
File : 90 Pages
ISBN-13 : 9781593254360


Radical Wisdom

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Lanzetta illuminates the transformative potential of the classical tradition of women mystics, especially in light of contemporary violence against women around the world. Focusing on the contemplative process as women's journey from oppression to liberation, Lanzetta draws especially on the mysticism of Julian of Norwich and Teresa of Avila. She lays out the contemplative techniques used by mystics to achieve their highest spiritual potential and also investigates how unjust social and political conditions afflict women's souls. Lanzetta identifies a specific historical female mystical path (the via feminina) and draws contemporary conclusions for how women might understand their bodies, their rights, and their ethics.

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Genre : Religion
Author : Beverly Lanzetta
Publisher : Fortress Press
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File : 272 Pages
ISBN-13 : 145140431X


Transforming Heart And Mind

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A resource for those seeking to heal childhood wounds through Christ and mystical transformation draws upon theology, mysticism, and modern psychology to explore the healing power inherent in Christianity. Original.

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Genre : Religion
Author : Peter N. Borys
Publisher : Paulist Press
Release : 2006
File : 219 Pages
ISBN-13 : 9780809143368


Edith Stein And The Body Soul Spirit At The Center Of Holistic Formation

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With a particular emphasis on the soul, this book explores Edith Stein's holistic conception of the human being's body-soul-spirit unity, which forms the foundation of her Christian anthropology and her view of human formation. Characterized by an unremitting attention to interconnections, Stein emerges as a forerunner of contemporary holistic approaches. Edith Stein and the Body-Soul-Spirit at the Center of Holistic Formation demonstrates the breadth and relevance of Stein's work by engaging her thought with the anthropological views of fellow phenomenologist John Paul II, Wilkie Au's perspectives on holistic spirituality and formation, and several nonreductionist, neuroscientific viewpoints of the human being. This book also makes available to the English reader a significant amount of material from Stein's untranslated works. Anyone interested in theological anthropology, holistic spirituality, human formation, the body-mind question, or Edith Stein studies will benefit from the wealth of material presented in this single book.

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Genre : Biography & Autobiography
Author : Marian Maskulak
Publisher : Peter Lang
Release : 2007
File : 246 Pages
ISBN-13 : 0820495395