Author: Saint Roberto Francesco Romolo BellarminoPublisher:
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Category : God
Languages : en
Pages : 260
Book Description
The Minds̓ Ascent to God by a Ladder of Created Things
Author: Saint Roberto Francesco Romolo BellarminoPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : God
Languages : en
Pages : 260
Book Description
The Quotable Saint
Author: Publisher: Infobase Publishing
ISBN: 0816043752
Category : Christian life
Languages : en
Pages : 385
Book Description
An alphabetically-arranged compendium offering the wisdom of more than one hundred saints.
Ascent of the Mind to God
Author: St. Robert BellarminePublisher:
ISBN: 9781957066103
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 254
Book Description
The Ascent of the Mind to God, stands apart from Bellarmine's Apologetic works. Written after a retreat in 1614, he christened it his "Benjamin", because it was born in old age, and the first of many other spiritual works which have been popular for centuries. The Ascent proposes 15 steps of a ladder, beginning with man, the microcosm of all creation, being a development of Homo creates est which are found in the first principle of St. Ignatius' Spiritual Exercises. Moving the microcosm, he turns his attention to the macrocosm, nature, the elements, the heavens, and then the heavens above, the angels and the very nature of God. St. Robert stops at each step to search out the vestige of God within creation, and to challenge the soul to consider its final end at each turn. Every movement up this ladder is a lesson in itself of holy wisdom, drawn from the pages of Sacred Scripture, assisting men in being more prayerful, and assist them in finding time for contemplation in their busy lives. St. Robert draws on his own experience, as he was a contemplative mystic in spite of his very busy life, and exhorts the reader to overcome struggles of prayer and focus on God, which he undoubtedly had to fight back at every turn. Published here in a new translation, the Ascent of the Mind to God by the Ladder of Creation will help the reader: -to contemplate God in everyday things; -to challenge their life, habits, and vices; -to fight distraction in prayer; -to see in all things the power, beauty, wisdom, mercy, and also justice of God. This books is ideal for personal prayer and meditation, or for making a visit to the blessed Sacrament, whether in a Church or an hour of adoration.
The Journey of the Mind to God
Author: Saint Bonaventure (Cardinal)Publisher: Hackett Publishing
ISBN: 9780872202009
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 110
Book Description
The Hackett edition of this classic of medieval philosophy and mysticism--a plan of pilgrimage for the learned Franciscan wishing to reach the apex of the mystical experience--combines the highly regarded Boehner translation with a new introduction by Stephen Brown focusing on St. Francis as a model of the contemplative life, the meaning of the Itinerarium, its place in Bonaventure's mystical theology, and the plan of the work. Boehner's Latin Notes, as well as Latin texts from other works of Bonaventure included in the Franciscan Institute Edition, are rendered here in English, making this the edition of choice for the beginning student.
Spiritual Theology
Author: Simon ChanPublisher: InterVarsity Press
ISBN: 0830876995
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 301
Book Description
Simon Chan surveys the little-explored landscape where systematic theology and godly praxis meet, and he highlights the connections between Christian doctrine and Christian living.
The Ladder of Divine Ascent
Author: Saint John (Climacus)Publisher: Paulist Press
ISBN: 9780809123308
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 340
Book Description
John Climacus (c. 579-649) was abbot of the monastery of Catherine on Mount Sinai. His Ladder was the most widely used handbook of the ascetical life in the ancient Greek Church.
The Church
Author: Frederick J. CwiekowskiPublisher: Liturgical Press
ISBN: 0814644910
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 493
Book Description
The historical context in which theological understandings have developed play an important role in our understanding of the modern church. In this book, Sulpician priest and scholar Frederick J. Cwiekowski traces the theology of the church, beginning with the community of disciples during Jesus' ministry and the New Testament era. He continues through the various periods of history, highlighting events from both the East and West, including the remarkable developments surrounding the Second Vatican Council, the post-conciliar period, and today’s pontificate of Pope Francis. With this book, intended for general readers and students of theology, Cwiekowski hopes to promote an appreciation of the mystery that is the church.
B.H. Blackwell
Author: B.H. Blackwell LtdPublisher:
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Category : Antiquarian booksellers
Languages : en
Pages : 1388
Book Description
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