Author : Peter Harrison
Publisher : Boydell Press
Page : 346 pages
File Size : 38,62 MB
Release : 2004
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9781843830665
Throughout history, great faiths have been subjected to persecution and attack from beyond the wall - literally walls, in Peter Harrison's remarkable book of the great monastery-fortresses, and church-fortresses, of the world.
Author : Ruth Burrows
Publisher : Paulist Press
Page : 132 pages
File Size : 15,99 MB
Release : 2007
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781587680465
INTERIOR CASTLE EXPLORED is a penetrating interpretation of St. Teresa of Avila's central teaching on prayer. But it is more than a contemporary Carmelite commentary on the 16th-century Carmelite classic; it is also, in its own right, a guide to the life of deep union with God. +
Author : Of Avila Saint Teresa
Publisher : Sagwan Press
Page : 318 pages
File Size : 49,28 MB
Release : 2018-02-07
Category :
ISBN : 9781376916362
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Author : Rich Wilkerson Jr.
Publisher : Thomas Nelson
Page : 252 pages
File Size : 15,39 MB
Release : 2015-11-10
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0718032691
The world seems to have figured out the formula for manufacturing material success, but when it comes to finding true, lasting happiness, we are as lost as ever. We yearn for more, or less, or something that’s just different from what we have right now.Deep down, we know there must be satisfaction for our longing. We just don’t know where to find it. In Sandcastle Kings, Rich Wilkerson, Jr. uses four powerful stories from the seventh chapter of Luke to explain why spiritual fulfillment cannot be found in ourselves, in other people, in material things, or even in religion. By studying the stories of the centurion’s faith, the resurrection of the widow’s son, Jesus’ message about John the Baptist, and the anointing by the woman with the alabaster jar, you will be able to face your doubts and insecurities and overcome your anxiety, discontentment, and depression. Wilkerson wants you to understand that the only answer for your spiritual bankruptcy is Jesus and that until you turn to him you will never experience the lasting peace and joy you so desperately crave.
Author : Thomas Dubay
Publisher : Ignatius Press
Page : 378 pages
File Size : 17,49 MB
Release : 1989
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0898702631
An outstanding book on prayer and the spiritual life written by one of the best spiritual directors of our time. Dubay synthesizes the teachings on prayer of the two great Doctors of the Church--St. John of the Cross and St. Teresa of Avila--and the teaching of Sacred Scripture.
Author : Dallas Willard
Publisher : Zondervan
Page : 260 pages
File Size : 28,54 MB
Release : 2009-05-26
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0060882441
At a time when popular atheism books are talking about the irrationality of believing in God, Willard makes a rigorous intellectual case for why it makes sense to believe in God and in Jesus, the Son.
Author : Brian Kluth
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 15,85 MB
Release : 2010
Category : Finance, Personal
ISBN : 9780802444257
Kluth explores the ideas of experiencing God as one's provider, building finances and life on God's Word, and learning to become a generous person. This is not a money-management book, but rather a book that will help Christians manage their lives under leadership of Christ.
Author : Dan Burke
Publisher : Sophia
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 18,76 MB
Release : 2021-10-26
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781644134399
We often think of demons appearing only in extravagant and extraordinary manifestations or working only through "bad" people. But the truth is more frightening than that. Most demonic activity takes place undetected, under the radar, and can even be hidden in our own prayer lives and in the churches where we attend Mass. Subtlety, illusion, and deceit are the preferred tactics of Satan's army of fallen angels, and they are waging an invisible battle for souls -- right now -- within and around us all. With St. Teresa of Avila's masterpiece The Interior Castle as his guide, bestselling author Dan Burke takes you on an illuminating journey through the seven levels of spiritual progress, explaining what God is accomplishing within your soul at each stage, as well as the finely tailored demonic strategies applied to throw you off your path. You'll learn how the devil is as active in your prayer life as you are, and how the saints were able to counter Satan as he adapted his schemes to correspond with where they were on their spiritual journeys. By discovering the myriad challenges St. Teresa faced and the remedies she employed to advance the spiritual progress of her soul, you'll know precisely what to expect as you progress in your current state to your final spiritual destination. You'll also learn: The marks of authentic contemplative encounter with God Why God uses dryness in prayer to advance the progress of our souls How to know if you're still in the "Purgative Way" How desolation can work for the good of the soul Why it's dangerous to assume that your decisions are correct if you feel at peace How to fight distraction in prayer The 11 ways to test the authenticity of charismatic gifts
Author : Robert K. Massie
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 798 pages
File Size : 11,28 MB
Release : 2013-09-01
Category : History
ISBN : 1781856699
On the eve of the war in August 1914, Great Britain and Germany possessed the two greatest navies the world had ever seen: two fleets of dreadnoughts – gigantic 'castles of steel' able to hurl massive shells at an enemy miles away – were ready to test their terrible power against each other. They skirmished across the globe before Germany, suffocated by an implacable naval blockade, decided to definitively strike against the British ring of steel. The result was Jutland, a titanic clash of fifty-eight dreadnoughts, each holding of a thousand men. When the German High Seas Fleet retreated, the Kaiser unleashed unrestricted U-boat warfare, which, in its indiscriminate violence, brought a reluctant America into the war: the German effort to "seize the trident" led to the fall of the German empire. Massie's portrayals of Winston Churchill, the British admirals Fisher, Jellicoe, and Beatty, and the Germans Scheer, Hipper, and Tirpitz are stunning in their veracity and artistry.
Author : Ilana Grinblat
Publisher : AuthorHouse
Page : 328 pages
File Size : 50,1 MB
Release : 2015-06-15
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 1504911539
As adults, we instruct our children in many life skillshow to catch a ball, ride a bike, and read a book. Yet children have a special spark to them. How can we catch their outlook? Ilana Grinblat shows us how by revealing the spiritual insights that children teach us: How a roller coaster ride becomes a lesson in overcoming fear and embracing joy When baking cookies demonstrates how to grapple with failure and redefine success What we learn from childrens tough questions about death, sex, God, and growing up In this enchanting memoir, Grinblat shares personal stories interwoven with biblical narratives. Through these reflections, she grapples honestly with the struggles of raising children and how to cherish the extraordinary nature of ordinary moments. Castles and Catch leads us on a personal journey to discover the wonder within the everyday. Looking for wisdom, heart, and resilience? Rabbi Ilana Grinblat offers a steady supply, all through the words and deeds of her children, her own keen insights as a mother whose soul has been seasoned with the insights of Jewish tradition and scripture. Join her on this rewarding journey of faith, of feeling, and of love! Rabbi Bradley Shavit Artson, DHL, author of God of Becoming and Relationship With a rabbis soul and a writers eye, Ilana Grinblat shows us the intimate moments others overlook: the holiness of a family hike, the sanctity of ice skating lessons, the sacredness of a pancake breakfast. Discovering Torah in daily life and daily life in Torah, she will help you to do the same, making both more meaningful and poignant. Tom Fields-Meyer, author of Following Ezra: What One Father Learned About Gumby, Otters, Autism, and Love from His Extraordinary Son
