Author: Peter John Cameron
Publisher: Magnificat
ISBN: 9781936260010
Category : Bible
Languages : en
Pages : 0
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Book Description
Praying with Saint Matthew's Gospel is an excellent way to introduce friends, family members, parishioners, and those who are new to the faith to "the heart of all Scriptures." Grow in your love for God by following Christ daily through the Gospel of Matthew. This is a book to read at home and to study together with others, to pass along to those interested in the faith, and to share with those seeking to meet Christ in God's Word. Praying with Saint Matthew's Gospel will be a great help in the mission of the New Evangelization as proclaimed by Pope John Paul II. "In this Gospel we hear the persuasive voice of the publican Matthew, who, having become an Apostle, continues to proclaim God's saving mercy to us. I urge you to become familiar with the Bible, and to have it at hand so that it can be your compass pointing out the road to follow." - Pope Benedict XVI Delve deeply into Matthew's Gospel and encounter the Mercy of God! A user-friendly way to meditate daily on St. Matthew's Gospel. Read the entire Gospel within one year! An entry for each day of the calendar year that includes: - A short quotation each day from St. Matthew's Gospel - An original and down-to-earth reflection composed by one of the book's twenty-four gifted spiritual authors - A thought-provoking final prayer A perfect help to prepare for Sunday Mass A great guide for Bible study groups
Author: Jared C. Wilson
Publisher: Crossway
ISBN: 1433526395
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 226
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We may know the gospel. We may believe it—even proclaim it. But we also may assume the gospel and become lethargic. In this book Jared Wilson seeks to answer the central question, how do we experience and present the gospel in a fresh, nonroutine way in order to prevent ourselves and others from becoming numb? His answer may be surprising: "by routinely presenting the unchanging gospel in a way that does justice to its earth-shaking announcement." We don't excite and awaken people to the glorious truths of the gospel by spicing up our worship services or through cutting-edge, dramatic rhetoric, but by passionately and faithfully proclaiming the same truths we have already been given in Scripture. Wilson's book will stir churches to live out the power of the gospel with a fervent, genuine zeal. After an explanation of the term "gospel wakefulness," Wilson unpacks implications for worship, hyper-spirituality, godly habits, and sanctification, as well as other aspects of church life. Pastors, church leaders, and all in ministry, especially those who are tired or discouraged, will be uplifted, emboldened, and empowered by this book.
Author: Oswald Chambers
Publisher: Our Daily Bread Publishing
ISBN: 1627074449
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 83
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This collection of concise sayings provides 365 days of encouragement for all who feel wearied by the daily grind of life. Oswald Chambers called these saying “seed thoughts”—brief words of wisdom that catch our attention and stimulate spiritual growth. Taking Jesus’ parables as his example, Chambers understood how, over time, simple truths can develop into deep-rooted life lessons. “Our Lord was never impatient,” Chambers wrote. “He simply planted seed thoughts in the disciples’ minds and surrounded them with the atmosphere of His own life.” Start sowing your life with godly wisdom today!
Author: Joel Guibert
Publisher: Sophia Institute Press
ISBN: 1622828356
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 130
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With simplicity and grace, these pages illuminate for you the wisdom in Saint Therese's Little Way, showing how it can enable you, too, to abide in the serenity of the children of God. Led here by the wise Father Joel Guibert, you'll soon come to realize how easy — and how good — it is to surrender yourself to God's providence (as Therese did): in your prayers, in your dealings with others, in your concerns about your loved ones, in your sufferings, and yes, even in your joys. Saint Therese's way of abandonment lightens every burden of day-to-day life. Lighten your own burdens by learning from Father Guibert how to make it your way, placing every worldly care confidently in the hands of the Almighty. You'll grow quickly closer to God and, even in life's darkest moments, come to share in the peace and joy He promises. In these pages, you'll learn from Saint Therese: How to trust God despite evils that beset you How to overcome your fear of abandoning yourself How to abandon yourself to God fully, without holding anything back How abandonment to God will diminish your sufferings How even your weaknesses can benefit you What to expect when you abandon yourself to God And much more!
Author: Daughters of St. Paul
Publisher: Pauline Books and Media
ISBN: 0819808415
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 113
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In this daily Advent companion, members of the Daughters of St. Paul share their reflections and lead readers in lectio divina on the Scripture readings for the season. Includes reflections for the Octave of Christmas. Perfect for all those who value daily devotional reading, the meditations are brief and powerful. They will give enlightenment to those who are proficient in this practice and encouragement to anyone just beginning. For those who desire to grow in appreciation of the Advent and Christmas liturgical seasons, Advent Christmas Grace will provide a refreshing way to treasure the word of God anew.
Author: Adrian D. van Breda
Publisher: WestBow Press
ISBN: 1490853359
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 253
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Many of us struggle to come to grips with the idea that God loves us. We may know it and believe it in our heads, but getting that into our hearts and into our lives is not easy. Sometimes what we have learned about God makes it even harder to really know that we are Gods beloved. Being Gods Beloved will lead you through forty reflections on what it means to be beloved of God, combining deep spirituality, thoughtful Bible study, and warm pastoral care. The reflections lead you on a journey from before creation, through the Old Testament, into the life and ministry of Jesus Christ, and on to the presence of the Holy Spirit. It tells the great love story of God for the Creation over thousands of years. Providing fresh insights into well-known passages, making thoughtful use of word studies, and inviting us to think creatively about God in relation to the world, this book will immerse you in an awareness of Gods love.
Author: Cynthia Bourgeault
Publisher: Shambhala Publications
ISBN: 0834823209
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 271
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A new view of Jesus as a Buddha-like wisdom teacher who taught the transformation of consciousness—with traditional contemplative practices you can do yourself If you put aside what you think you know about Jesus and approach the Gospels as though for the first time, something remarkable happens: Jesus emerges as a teacher of the transformation of consciousness. The Wisdom Jesus provides a new perspective on Christ and an expansive interpretation of His message. Cynthia Bourgeault creates a masterful guide to Jesus's vision and the traditional contemplative practices you can use to experience the heart of his teachings for yourself.
Author: Peter Kreeft
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781943243976
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 0
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"The Second Vatican Council called the Bible 'the food of the soul.' Yet, for many Catholics, their engagement with Scripture is often limited to what they hear at Mass--and the dull, safe, predictable homilies that obscure rather than break open up the Word of God. In Food for the Soul, a riveting three-part series, celebrated philosopher Peter Kreeft invites the faithful—clergy and laity alike—to a heart-to-heart relationship with Christ the Word through the Word of the Scriptures." --
Author: Martin Hogan
Publisher: Veritas
ISBN: 9781847308634
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 0
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A collection of commentaries on the Sunday readings written for the benefit of homilists, laypeople and anyone who would like to prayerfully reflect on Luke's Gospel as we enter Liturgical Year C. Hogan takes a novel and contemporary approach to these re
Author: Saint Maria Faustina Kowalska
Publisher: Marian Press - Association of Marian Helpers
ISBN: 1596143126
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 572
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Published and distributed by Marian Press, this bestselling Diary sparked the Divine Mercy Movement and chronicles the message that Jesus, the Divine Mercy, gave to the world through a humble nun. It reminds us to trust in His forgiveness - and as Christ is merciful, so, too, are we instructed to be merciful to others. The trade edition of this title is now in its 30th printing, with more than one million copies distributed worldwide since its release in 1981 in the original Polish edition.
