Shaped By The End You Live For

Author : Bonnie B. Thurston
Publisher : Liturgical Press
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2020-05-15
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780814688328

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Shaped by the End You Live For by Bonnie B. Thurston Pdf

To understand the life and thought of Thomas Merton, one must understand him as a monk. After introducing his vocation and entrance into the Trappist order, this book highlights some of his basic spiritual presuppositions. Relying primarily on Merton's writing, Bonnie B. Thurston surveys his thought on fundamental aspects of monastic formation and spirituality, particularly obedience, silence, solitude, and prayer. She also addresses some of the temptations and popular misunderstandings surrounding monastic life. Accessible and conversational in style, the book suggests how monastic spirituality is relevant, not only for all Christians, but also for serious spiritual seekers.

Author : Robert Firth
Publisher : eBookIt.com
Page : 106 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2013-05-22
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781456603472

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The Vanishment by Robert Firth Pdf

The VANISHMENT describes a fictional account of a modern day visitation by the late great Jesus Christ. The appearance of the spirit in the personage of the son of God or God himself, with all his miraculous powers, in the back yard of a middle class white guy, begins an astounding series of happenings that change mankind and the world forever. The book relates the authors rather wry and at times hilarious and wishful account of the "second coming" as has been predicted for two thousand years. Why Jesus decides to visit humanity in 2011 and why he returns to a poolside patio in Boca Raton Florida is left to the imagination of the writer and the reader. Equally, it remains for the reader to comprehend Jesus' actions as he goes about his business. Most certainly there are echoes of the day of Judgment, so colorfully described in the Book of Revelations, the last chapter in the Christian Bible, dealing with the prophetic visions John, a servant of Jesus, received from God. The author, in imagining the reasoning and actions of JC as he goes about "cleaning up" the mess mankind has made of his lovely world, delivers to the reader a vision of God's vision of a perfect world, with all its poisonous influences surgically removed by a miraculous intervention.' Nothing, but nothing, can top God when it comes to removing "stains" from the carpet of history. From one problem to the other, God, who knows the hearts of all men, makes decisions to improve his world and preserve his chosen people, which, as it turns out, aren't entirety and solely the Jews. In the end, a perfect world remains, cleansed of all a evil' influences...... The question for the reader is this: Is the world "fixed" by Jesus Christ a better one?

Author : Richard Quinney
Publisher : SUNY Press
Page : 220 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 1998-08-27
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 079143852X

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For the Time Being by Richard Quinney Pdf

Through the sharing of one man's life and photographs, this ethnography of human existence covers religion, philosophy, literature, the environment, visual arts, music, drama, literary criticism, sociology, and the psychology of self.

Author : John Matthews
Publisher : Cambridge Scholars Publishing
Page : 290 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2013-02-21
Category : History
ISBN : 9781443846752

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Pursuing Eudaimonia by John Matthews Pdf

This book offers an original account of an ancient, alternative form of ‘negative’ reason which stands in antithesis to its modern instrumental form which has dominated thinking about the pursuit of human development since the Enlightenment. It advances arguments for the recovery of such reason as a spiritual and therapeutic way of life and demonstrates that it is impossible to fully appreciate the Christian apophatic tradition without investigating the intricacies of its philosophical heritage. The aim of this discussion is the retrieval and rediscovery of invaluable insights from ancient philosophy in the universal pursuit of happiness. The book’s re-appropriation of the ‘negative’ philosophical and theological articulation of the pursuit of eudaimonia offers to redirect those living in the twenty-first century towards the significance of the Christian apophatic ascent and in so doing to assist them in uncapping the wellsprings of human passion, desire and happiness.

Author : Marva J. Dawn
Publisher : InterVarsity Press
Page : 125 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2009-07-08
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780830837076

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In the Beginning, GOD by Marva J. Dawn Pdf

With the grace and insight for which she is known, Marva Dawn shows how the opening pages of the book of Genesis rivet our attention on God, calling us to worship and to praise. Yet here Dawn helps us see anew the grace He offers to overcome our rebellious and wandering hearts.

Author : John Moses
Publisher : Church Publishing, Inc.
Page : 169 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 1997-10
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780819217288

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The Desert by John Moses Pdf

This unique anthology takes the reader on a devotional journey through Lent. Part I provides an introduction to desert spirituality and its place in the life and worship of the Church, past and present. Part II offers a collection of readings for every day in Lent from ancient and modern spiritual masters including the Desert Fathers, Thomas Merton, St. Teresa of Avila, Henri Nouwen, and R.S. Thomas.

Author : Satish Kumar,Freddie Whitefield
Publisher : Chelsea Green Publishing
Page : 226 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Biography
ISBN : 9781933392530

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Visionaries by Satish Kumar,Freddie Whitefield Pdf

Visionaries brings together the lives and works of 100 great men and women who offered inspiration, hope and healing. The 20th century was marked by wars, dictatorships and environmental destruction, yet many individuals kept alive the hope of a sane and sustainable future through their example, ideas and vision. Their influence helped to bring to end colonialism and imperialism, apartheid and authoritarian regimes, and they also helped to foster the resurgence of an ecological, holistic and spiritual vision that increasingly resonates in the world today. Visionaries includes articles about: _ world leaders: Mahatma Gandhi, Martin Luther King, and The Dalai Lama _ spiritual figures: Krishnamurti, Desmond Tutu, Thomas Moore, and Thich Nhat Hanh _ writers: Wendell Berry, Kahlil Gibran, Aldo Leopold, and Arundhati Roy _ scientists: Rachel Carson, Jane Goodall and James Lovelock _ educators: Ivan Illich and Rabindranath Tagore _ economists: E. F. Schumacher and Muhammad Yunus _ ecological activists: Vandana Shiva, Terry Tempest Williams, and Wangari Maathai, among others within each category.

Author : Judith Sutera osb
Publisher : Canterbury Press
Page : 95 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2021-05-27
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781786223906

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The Rule of St Benedict by Judith Sutera osb Pdf

The Rule of St Benedict, which dates from the sixth century, is the foundation of monasticism, one of the oldest continuing institutions in all of Western civilization. The Rule not only defines life for men and women in monasteries, but has also become central to the spirituality of lay Christians across the globe. For communities and individuals alike, the text of the Rule is central. This first ever gender-neutral translation is true to the original text but provides an alternative for those who might prefer such a version over the masculine language of the original as it was written for St Benedict’s monks, or as a text to read alongside Benedict’s original.

Author : Kathleen A. Burt
Publisher : Genoa House
Page : 322 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2010-12-13
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9780981393995

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Beyond the Mask by Kathleen A. Burt Pdf

Well known and respected internationally for her ground breaking work in Archetypes of the Zodiac, Kathleen Burt now offers us a phenomenal distillation of her life work in: Beyond the Mask: The Rising Sign - Part II: Libra - Pisces. Beyond the Mask Part II illustrates how midlife urgings bring forth cycles of death and rebirth. Antiquated identities and roles must die, old 'masks' must be pealed away before we can discover a new path in life. Kathleen Burt addresses specifically how the Libra - Pisces rising sign patterns guide us into new life and fresh experiences. With the keen eye of an astrologer examining the biography of creative writers and inspired people, Kathleen Burt brings a depth of understanding to the Rising Sign: Libra - Pisces. This unique volume of wisdom offers decades of scholarly study and practical experience in esoteric astrology, psychology, mythology, and biography and examines the underlying archetypal patterns inherent in our lives.

Author : Tiffanie DeBartolo
Publisher : Sourcebooks, Inc.
Page : 416 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2017-05-16
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781492646952

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God-Shaped Hole by Tiffanie DeBartolo Pdf

"God-Shaped Hole will change you as a reader, writer and human. It is rare books like this one that remind me why I fell in love with the written word." — Colleen Hoover When I was twelve, a fortune teller told me that my one true love would die young and leave me all alone... When Beatrice Jordan meets the unpredictable Jacob Grace, the two wild souls become instant allies. Together they discover an escape in each other's creativity and insecurities, while running from secrets they cannot seem to shake — or a fate that could throw them to the ground . . . This 15th Anniversary reissue of Tiffanie DeBartolo's classic love story introduces a new audience of dreamers to a quintessentially real and raw vision of spirit, and inspires everyone to live — and love — as vividly as possible. "This generation's Love Story." — Kirkus "If Holden Caulfield were a twenty-seven-year-old woman living in LA, this is the book he'd write, or read. It's very fast and very funny, and at its core it's that rarest of things - a truly convincing love story." — Dave Eggers "With wit and humor, the author brings these characters and their quirky, artsy friends alive. Bottom Line: You'll dig it" — People

Author : Esther de Waal
Publisher : Liturgical Press
Page : 136 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2023-09-15
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9798400800351

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A Retreat with Thomas Merton by Esther de Waal Pdf

The celebrated spiritual writer Thomas Merton remains one of the most influential voices of our day. His many books are considered modern spiritual classics as he is credited with introducing the riches of the monastic tradition to many. Here, Esther de Waal devises a seven-day personal or group retreat program using excerpts from Thomas Merton’s writings and a selection of the photography for which he was also renowned. She creates a retreat that can be made at home, at a retreat center, on vacation, or over a week or longer. The focus of each of the seven days is: The Call, Response, The Solitary Within, Encounter with Christ, The Demands of Love, Ordinary Things, and Integration.

Author : Bonnie B. Thurston
Publisher : Liturgical Press
Page : 108 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0814618642

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The Spiritual Landscape of Mark by Bonnie B. Thurston Pdf

2009 Catholic Press Association Award Winner To read the Gospel of Mark is to embark on a journey that begins in a desert and ends with a boulder rolled away from the tomb. In between, Jesus teaches his disciples, calls them to journey and learn what it means to follow him, and guides them to Jerusalem, the scene of the Passion. In The Spiritual Landscape of Mark, Bonnie Thurston has adapted a retreat that she gave to the Society of the Sacred Cross at Tymawr Convent in Wales, thereby inviting all of us to embark on this spiritual journey. Mark's gospel is full of places' desert, house, sea, valley, mountain, city, cross, garden and the winding roads between them. Thurston's prose invites us to go away to a quiet place and reflect awhile on what it means to be Jesus's disciple, to follow him across the hard landscape. Along the way there will be glimpses of his glory when he stills the storm and is transfigured on the mountain, when he heals the sick and feeds the hungry. Still, the primary lesson is the difficult way to which we are called, along with the great joy of knowing that Jesus has initiated the journey and leads us exactly where we need to go. Bonnie B. Thurston, PhD, lives in West Virginia in solitude. She is ordained in the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) and the author of several books, including Philippians in the Sacra Pagina series and Religious Vows, the Sermon on the Mount, and Christian Living (Liturgical Press), and Preaching Mark (Fortress Press).

Author : David Timms
Publisher : Bethany House Publishers
Page : 244 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0764205064

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Living the Lord's Prayer by David Timms Pdf

As they examine each familiar phrase of the Lord's Prayer, readers will uncover a profound framework for spiritual growth. In a reader-friendly, memorable style, David Timms points to Jesus's teaching on community, love for the broken and isolated, holiness in an age of profanity, dealing with the evil within, resisting temptations, and much more. This critically acclaimed book will appeal to all who desire to go deeper into spiritual formation, helping them taste the life-giving water that only Jesus can provide. The new discussion guide makes it a great book for small groups as well as individuals.

Author : Henry Barnard
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 474 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 1860
Category : Education
ISBN : PSU:000002646831

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Papers for the Teacher ... by Henry Barnard Pdf

Author : Henry Barnard
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 474 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 1860
Category : Teachers
ISBN : WISC:89098727324

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Papers for the Teacher: Object teaching and oral lessons on social science and common things by Henry Barnard Pdf