Freedom: Living a Life of Spiritual Freedom


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This book is filled with spiritual stories and recipes to heal your soul.




This Life


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Winner of the René Wellek Prize Named a Best Book of the Year by The Guardian, The Millions, and The Sydney Morning Herald This Life offers a profoundly inspiring basis for transforming our lives, demonstrating that our commitment to freedom and democracy should lead us beyond both religion and capitalism. Philosopher Martin Hägglund argues that we need to cultivate not a religious faith in eternity but a secular faith devoted to our finite life together. He shows that all spiritual questions of freedom are inseparable from economic and material conditions: what matters is how we treat one another in this life and what we do with our time. Engaging with great philosophers from Aristotle to Hegel and Marx, literary writers from Dante to Proust and Knausgaard, political economists from Mill to Keynes and Hayek, and religious thinkers from Augustine to Kierkegaard and Martin Luther King, Jr., Hägglund points the way to an emancipated life.




Four Steps to Spiritual Freedom


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This beautiful book: - offers a method of ongoing spiritual examination called "an Examen" step by step.- explains and demonstrates contemplative prayer, including the "Marantha."- teaches an ongoing focus on both attention and intention in spiritual life.- includes the practice of communal prayer as well as individual prayer.- delineates how to use in meditation a famous prayer by St. Ignatius of Loyola, "Take Lord and Receive."- presents a unique daily process "Contemplation to Attain the Love of God."




This Life


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Hägglund argues that a faith not in God or eternal life, but in the finite, temporal life we lead here on earth is one that gives that life far greater depth of meaning. In contrast to the traditional religious faith in eternity, he proposes a secular faith in the value of living in time. His book provides not only a critique of religious ideals, but also a positive, alternative understanding of the beliefs and values that can motivate us to live lives of meaning in the here and now. -- adapted from jacket




Spiritual Freedom


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Foreword by Cardinal Christoph Schönborn, O.P. "Be men and women of freedom! But remember: Human freedom is a freedom wounded by sin. It is a freedom which itself needs to be set free. Christ is its liberator." —John Paul II, from the Introduction No matter where you are on your journey of faith, God wants you to be freer. "There is always more freedom, more grace, more forgiveness, more mercy, more God," Father Dave Pivonka says. But can you be freer than you already are? Maybe you're in a position to do whatever you want, whenever you want, the common definition of freedom. Maybe you've tried to free yourself from bad habits, had no luck and decided to accept the status quo. Maybe you want greater freedom but can't quite get there. Maybe you feel like God has given up on you and freedom is the least of your concerns. Spiritual Freedom not only defines the true nature of freedom, it also gives you the practical tools you need to achieve the conversion, healing and restoration that God has for you. Through Scripture, teaching, stories, humor and questions for reflection, Father Pivonka will inspire you to embrace the truth of who you really are, a son or daughter of a God who made you in freedom, for freedom.




Interior Freedom


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Interior Freedom leads one to discover that even in the most unfavorable outward circumstances we possess within ourselves a space of freedom that nobody can take away, because God is its source and guarantee. Without this discovery we will always be restricted in some way and will never taste true happiness. Author Jacques Philippe develops a simple but important theme: we gain possession of our interior freedom in exact proportion to our growth in faith, hope, and love. He explains that the dynamism between these three theological virtues is the heart of the spiritual life, and he underlines the key role of the virtue of hope in our inner growth. Written in a simple and inviting style, Interior Freedom seeks to liberate the heart and mind to live the true freedom to which God calls each one.




Simple Living


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Simple Living is not only a philosophy but the story of the life of Native American and Franciscan Sister, Jose Hobday. Jose sees Simple Living as a way of life--an inner stance, an attitude, a disposition. It is a discernment about emphasis in one's life. It is not just about material possessions, but about freedom.




Live Life Free


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Live Life Free is a tool that helps individuals declare freedom spiritually, mentally and financially as well as in their relationships and careers using the word of God.




ECK Wisdom on Spiritual Freedom


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Are you everything you want to be? You came into this life to spread your wings and live in freedom--heart, mind, and Soul! Author Harold Klemp puts the tools of spiritual freedom firmly in your grasp: * Keys to embrace the highest expression of who you really are * Techniques to tap into the divine Life Force for unlimited creativity and problem solving * New paradigms to reveal the power of loving yourself, God, and all of life What would you give for the secret of true freedom? Consider this book a ticket to an unexpected destination--the heart of your being. Open your wings and prepare for flight!




What Is Spiritual Freedom?


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You can make your heaven here and now. The more you understand this, the greater your spiritual freedom. Imagine you're locked in a tiny, dark room. Feeling sad and alone, you lie down on the floor. Then you have a dream. In the dream you're visiting with a friendly stranger. His face is pleasant, familiar. He explains you've made this room of problems for yourself. You shut and locked the door when you started pushing against these problems. However, he says you can get to the spiritual root of your problems. The door can be unlocked and opened from the inside--if you know the secret. When you awaken, you see he is right. You unlock the door, pull it toward you, and step out. You feel the warmth of the sun, see the deep blue sky, and hear wonderful sounds. This is spiritual freedom! And that is what this book offers. In What Is Spiritual Freedom? Sri Harold Klemp, also the dream teacher, uses stories, special techniques, and unique insights to help you find true spiritual freedom.