Reflections On The Word

Author : Paul W. Gooch
Publisher : Yale University Press
Page : 332 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 1996-01-01
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 0300066953

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Reflections on Jesus and Socrates by Paul W. Gooch Pdf

Living more than four centuries apart in very different cultures, Jesus and Socrates wrote nothing themselves, but they inspired their followers to set down words that continue to shape Western consciousness. In this deeply personal and provocative meditation, Paul Gooch reflects on enduring themes that arise from the lives of these two pivotal figures: death and witness, silence as the limit of language, prayer, obedience, and love. Focusing on the Jesus of the Gospels and the Socrates of Plato's dialogues, Gooch does not debate the historical realities of either figure, but seeks to understand their fundamental commitments to philosophy and to God, drawing parallels and contrasts that invite deeper reflection upon our own lives and experiences. Throughout this book, Gooch tells and retells the stories of Socrates and Jesus as he examines perennial human issues: why would anyone willingly die? To what do these two martyrlike deaths bear witness? What are the limits of words in explanation and defense? Why was Jesus silent during his trial? Why did Socrates' most powerful apologia fail? What words, if any, work in prayer? Do words work against the fear of death? Out of this philosophical and religious questioning, Reflections on Jesus and Socrates throws new light on these two compelling figures and on the continuing meanings of their stories for us today.

Author : Ken Gire
Publisher : Chariot Victor Publishing
Page : 242 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Bible
ISBN : UCSC:32106019210423

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Reflections on the Word by Ken Gire Pdf

If you really want to hear what God is saying to you, first you have to slow down. That is what Reflections on the Word by acclaimed writer Ken Gire is designed to help you do. To create pauses for reflection, like park benches that allow you to stop and sit and reflect on your spiritual journey. To check the map. And your bearings. And to make any adjustments in your course. Each reflection begins with a Scripture reading. It's followed by a meditation that offers insight into the passage, written either by Ken Gire or other spiritual guides from around the world and across the centuries, including Dietrich Bonhoeffer, Catherine Marshall, Oswald Chambers, and Edith Schaeffer. The closing prayer is intended only to start you praying, in hopes that the Holy Spirit will bring other things to mind-other vistas He would have you see, other paths He would have you take, other precipices He would have you avoid. This is a companion book to two others in this new series by Ken Gire that emphasize the centuries-old tradition of reflective living-The Reflective Life, a spiritual primer, and Reflections on Your Life, a journal.

Author : Chiara Lubich
Publisher : New City Press
Page : 73 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2011-11
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781565484252

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God's Word to Us by Chiara Lubich Pdf

These short reflections lead the reader into the very heart of the Good News, to the discovery of that Light which is ever ancient, ever new.

Author : Connie Pinkham
Publisher : WestBow Press
Page : 478 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2017-10-02
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781973601043

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Reflections by Connie Pinkham Pdf

It is a devils lie that words dont hurt. One word can carry such tremendous weight and such deep meaning. Look with me at some ordinary words, and some not so ordinary words. Bare your heart honestly before self and before God. See if you identify with any of my struggles. Share with me what has been a fruit of reflecting on His Word and not just mine. I know that I am not alone on this journey of faith. You are on your own journey. Let us reflect on His good Word. It is safe to trust Him enough to be honest with ourselves before Him. He is so good.

Author : MARTIN. HOGAN
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 250 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2019-08
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1788120973

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The Word of God Is Living and Active by MARTIN. HOGAN Pdf

Author : Hans Urs Von Balthasar
Publisher : Ignatius Press
Page : 388 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2012-09-11
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781681492995

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Light of the Word by Hans Urs Von Balthasar Pdf

It is not only the Catholics who attend Sunday Mass, but also the priests who preach at Mass who feel overwhelmed by the three scripture readings in which for the most part only the first from the Old Testament and the third from the Gospel have any interconnection, while the second from the apostolic letters stands by itself. This book seeks to present the common theses that connect all three of the readings for Sundays and feasts of the Lord in the three year cycle of readings. The reflections here are meant to be theological and spiritual suggestions that the one who is preaching can develop further and from which he can select individual perspectives. Rather than seeking immediately concrete applications, Fr. von Balthasar attempts to elucidate the content which is immediately present in the passages. Organized by each Sunday and feast day of the liturgical year for years A, B, & C, these reflections are meant to be theological and spiritual suggestions that the one who is preaching can develop further and from which he can select individual perspectives.

Author : Mike Ashcraft,Rachel Olsen
Publisher : Zondervan
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2012-12-18
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780310318781

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My One Word by Mike Ashcraft,Rachel Olsen Pdf

The concept of My One Word is simple. Lose the long list of resolutions—all your sweeping promises to change—and do something about one thing this year instead of nothing about everything. Choose just one word that represents what you most hope God will do in you, and focus on it for an entire year. This single act will force clarity and concentrate your efforts. As you focus on your word over an extended period of time, you position yourself for God to form your character at a deep, sustainable level. Growth and change will result. Author Mike Ashcraft, who has led his megachurch through this My One Word project for more than five years, and Proverbs 31 Ministries author and speaker Rachel Olsen, who has lived it, are encouraging, insightful, good-humored, yet realistic in this enjoyable read. Their stories of growth and change through My One Word will keep you motivated. Throughout the book you'll also find words and stories of people just like you who have joined the My One Word movement and discovered the power of just one word. Includes discussion questions for use with the small-group video curriculum, My One Word: A DVD Study (sold separately).

Author : John Bergsma
Publisher : Emmaus Road Publishing
Page : 448 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2021-06-24
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781645851271

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The Word of the Lord: Reflections on the Mass Readings for Solemnities and Feasts by John Bergsma Pdf

The Catholic Lectionary guides us through the liturgical year, presenting Old and New Testament readings that together reveal God’s unfolding plan for our salvation. In The Word of the Lord: Reflections on the Mass Readings for Solemnities and Feasts, biblical scholar Dr. John Bergsma provides commentary alongside each celebration’s readings. Whether you are a homilist seeking insight into the meaning of difficult scriptural passages or a Catholic desiring a deepened understanding of the readings you hear at Mass, The Word of the Lord serves as an invaluable guide. This volume includes commentaries for liturgies that utilize the same readings across Cycles A, B, and C for The Season of Christmas The Season of Lent The Sacred Triduum The Season of Easter And Solemnities and Feasts of the Lord and His Saints Series Description The Lectionary guides our reading of Scripture through the liturgical year, presenting Old and New Testament readings that together reveal God’s unfolding plan for our salvation. In The Word of the Lord series, biblical scholar Dr. John Bergsma provides commentary on each Sunday’s selection of readings. Whether you are a homilist seeking insight into the meaning of difficult scriptural passages or a Catholic desiring a deepened understanding of the readings you hear at Mass, The Word of the Lord series is an invaluable guide.

Author : Dietrich Bonhoeffer
Publisher : Hendrickson Publishers
Page : 125 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Bible
ISBN : 9781565639881

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Reflections on the Bible by Dietrich Bonhoeffer Pdf

What caused Dietrich Bonhoeffer-- a well-educated and philosophical pastor from Berlin-- to risk his reputation, his freedom, and finally his life to stand with others against the brutality of the Nazis? In this special collection of his writings, Bonhoeffer reveals his thoughts and struggles as he reflects on the Bible. This unique collection includes excerpts from Bonhoeffer's letters, meditations, expositions, sermons, lectures, and seminar papers-- with topics stretching from his thematic study of the historical critical method to his study of selected portions of Psalms 119, which he regarded "as the crown of theological life." Bonhoeffer's statements about the Bible-- and his struggle with those statements-- remain remarkably relevant today for individuals and churches, for Christians and non-Christians. He still challenges us to decide "whether we are willing to trust the word of the Bible or not."--Back of the book.

Author : Albert Vanhoye, SJ
Publisher : Liturgy Training Publications
Page : 761 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2019-05-20
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781616713775

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Daily Bread of the Word by Albert Vanhoye, SJ Pdf

Cardinal Albert Vanhoye's remarkable exegesis on the daily readings for Years I and II is now available in English. World-famous scripture scholar Cardinal Albert Vanhoye, SJ provides insightful and well-grounded exegesis of selected daily Mass readings.

Author : Michael Hurley
Publisher : Messenger Publications
Page : 54 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2020-11-21
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781788123044

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Living Words by Michael Hurley Pdf

A collection of readings and reflections for participants in the Inspiring Faith Communities program.

Author : D M Theriot
Publisher : WestBow Press
Page : 66 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2011-09-06
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781449746544

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Words to Live By by D M Theriot Pdf

None of us is guaranteed to live through tomorrow, and there is no secret knowledge on things we can or might do or avoid to make our lives easier or have purpose. Many people in our society who search for meaning in life and find none turn to drugs, alcohol, materialism, or power. Moreover, Islam is growing in popularity among the young and poor of the world, with many turning to the violent side of Islam. Our society and nation is experiencing moral decay with no easy solutions. Those who choose to follow Christ are seeing the beginning of persecution, as society is trying to silence any knowledge of Jesus. In this book there are several passages from Scripture, along with commentary on each, that we should consider and act upon, as they deal with many of the basic issues of life that we all must face as we go forward in life.

Author : Dianne Bergant
Publisher : Paulist Press
Page : 212 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0809146738

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The Word for Every Season by Dianne Bergant Pdf

The author of America magazine's "The Word" column (2002-2005) uses images from classical and popular culture and draws parallels between the contemporary Christian and our Old and New Testament forebears to bring vividly to life the Word of God as proclaimed in the Lectionary readings for each week. Readers will be moved by the lyric richness of her language and her direct yet dignified style to engage the Word for all seasons and to ponder the challenging questions she poses. +

Author : George Wyard
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 994 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 1866
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OXFORD:600091691

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Devout and explanatory reflections on important portions of God's word; or, A short sermon and a short song for every day in the year by George Wyard Pdf

Author : George WYARD
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 184 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 1866
Category : Electronic
ISBN : BL:A0026534060

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Devout and Explanatory Reflections on Important Portions of God's Word: Or, a Short Sermon and a Short Song for Every Day in the Year, Etc. Second Edition by George WYARD Pdf