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Judaism

Peony

1948

The Sabbath: Its Meaning for Modern Man

1951

Man's Quest for God

1954

God in Search of Man: A Philosophy of Judaism

1955

The Holy Scriptures: According to the Masoretic Text

1955

Passover Haggadah

1963

Tzedakah: A Way of Life

1963

Night

1972

Jewish Influence on Civilization

1974

What are they saying about ChristianJewish relations?

1980

At various times in history colonies of Jews have gone to China and lived there. In China they have never been persecuted, and if they have suffered hardships, these were only hardships of life in the Buck, Pearl S. community where they were. The story takes place in a period when the Chinese had accepted the Jews, and when, indeed, most Jews had come to think of themselves as Chinese. Elegant, passionate, and filled with love of God's creation, Abraham Joshua Heschel's The Sabbath has been hailed as a classic of a Jewish spirituality ever since its original publication. In this brief yet profound meditation on the meaning of the Seventh Day, Heschel introduced Heschel, Abraham the enormously influential idea of an 'architecture of holiness' that Joshua appears not in space but in time. Judaism, he argues, is a religion of time: it finds meaning not in space and the material things that fill it but in time and the eternity that imbues it, so that 'the Sabbaths are our great cathedrals.' Heschel, Abraham The book asserts the centrality of God to all life and the importance of Joshua prayer to every activity of man. Heschel, Abraham A profound interpretation of the historic Jewish faith in the idiom of Joshua our time.

SSJ Novitiate SSJ Novitiate

BM696.H45 BM561.H4

Jewish Publication A translation of the Bible by Jewish scholars with an attempt to bring Society (JPS) the sacred writings in English closer to their Hebrew original.

SSJ Novitiate

JPS

Explains the reasoning and symbolism behind the order and aspects of the Passover meal. Tzedakah: charitable giving, typically seen as a moral obligation. Eisenberg, Azriel Stresses the correctness of the judgement that Tzedakah equals all other commandments. Night is the terrifying record of Elie Wiesel's memories of the death of Wiesel, Elie his family, the death of his own innocence, and his despair as a deeply observant Jew confronting the absolute evil of man. Signed by the author Jacob Katzman. He was listed in the 1937 edition of Who's Who in Engineering. Jewish moral and ethical precepts have Katzman, Jacob set the pace for an enlightened civilization. Their achievements in the fields of applied sciences, arts, sports, and medicine have had impact on several generations. Pawlikowski, John This book is an essential introduction to the current status of the T. Christian-Jewish dialogue.

SSJ Novitiate

BM675.P4 G8

SSJ Novitiate

BM723.E45

Gutstein, Z. Harry

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Christ in the Light of the Christian-Jewish Dialogue

1982

Pawlikowski, John T.

Emphasizes the influence of the progressive Pharisaic movement in Second Temple Judaism on Jesus' and the early Church's thinking on ethics, liturgy, ministry, biblical interpretation and Church structure. Highlights the notion of God as Father for both Jesus and Pharisaism.

SSJ Novitiate

BM535.P2

Judaism: An Eternal Covenant (2)

1983

Greenstein, Howard R.

Unknown

BM561.G73

Basic Judaism for Young People: Volume 1, Israel (2)

1986

Pasachoff, Naomi E.

Amy Fitter

BM573.P37

The Sabbath: Its Meaning for Modern Man

1986

Heschel, Abraham Joshua

Sr Mary Christine Zimorski

BM685.H4

The Search for the Origins of Christian Worship: Sources and Methods for the Study of Early Liturgy

1992

Bradshaw, Paul F.

Rosa Lopez

BV185.B734

Salvation is from the Jews

2003

Schoeman, Roy H.

Title

Overview of basic Jewish belief and observance focuses on the origins and developments of the covenant. Emphasizes three basic components: God, Torah, and Israel. Covers the people and country of Israel. Topics are arranged in the Hebrew alphabetical order. The topics deal with the land of Israel, the Jewish people, and the relations of Jews with one another and all humanity. Judaism is a religion of time, not space, and the Sabbath symbolizes the sanctification of time, so that "the Sabbaths are our great cathedrals." A day of devotion to time and the eternity that fills it. Examines traditional liturgical scholarship in the light of developments in Jewish scholarship. Offers a guide to liturgical origins recognizing the limitations of can truly be known, uncovers the variegated character of ancient Christian worship. This book traces the role of Judaism and the Jewish people in God's plan for the salvation of mankind, from Abraham through the Second Coming, as revealed by the Catholic faith and by a thoughtful examination of history.

Sr. Mary C. Zimorski

Protestantism

The Kingdom of God in America

1937

Nieburh, Richard

The book attempts to interpret the meaning and spirit of American Christianity as a movement which finds its center in the faith in the kingdom of God. The pattern which is discerned in that movement is complex; moreover it can be suggested only vaguely and in outline. American Christianity and American culture cannot be understood at all save on the basis of faith in a sovereign, living, loving God.

Here I Stand: A Life of Martin Luther

1950

Bainton, Roland

An inspiring story of the crusader who spearheaded the Protestant Reformation.

Christ the Center

1960

Bonhoeffer, Dietrich

Sr. Margaret Therese, SSJ

BT94. N5

Sr Anthony Marie Newton

BR325.B23

The lectures in this volume, given at the University of Berlin in 1933 St. Joseph and reconstructed from students' notes by Eberhard Bethage, provide College the basis of Bonhoeffer's thinking about Christ, and the key to his Library, whole theology. Here we have Bonhoeffer himself lecturing on Jensen Christology- not someone writing about Bonhoeffer's contribution to Beach Christology.

BT201. B47


Title

Martin Luther: Selections From His Writings

University and Anglican Sermons of Ronald A. Knox

God the Creator: On the Transcendence and Presence of God

The Faith of the Church

Religious Body: Design for a New Reformation

The Anointing

Issue Date 1961

Author

Abstract

The development of Martin Luther's thought was both symptom and moving force in the transformation of the Middle Ages into the Dillenberger, John modern world. Provides the reader with a lucid introduction to Luther's thought.

edited by Philip Caraman, SJ

A collection of sermons and lessons from the Anglican archbishop Knox.

1968

Neville, Robert C.

A brilliant young scholar, Robert Neville, an ordained minister in the United Methodist Church teaching philosophy and theology at Fordham University, offers a new and challenging theory of creation that defends religion in the Platonic-Augustinian tradition for the contemporary world.

1973

The faith of the Anglican (Episcopal) Church. Begins with the mighty acts by which God has saved the world. This proclamation is summarized in the creeds, and those form the framework of the book. Pike, James A and Anglicanism has always clearly understood that the Christian way is a Pittenger, W. way of redeemed relationship with God. Through reformation has Norman freed itself from the distortions of the Catholic Church. These distortions are to Anglicans: papal infallibility, the Assumption of Mary, and differences in how the Eucharist is viewed.

1963

1974

1992

Moran, Gabriel

Hinn, Benny

As education and community fully converge, Moran argues, community and religious community become synonymous as do education and religious education. The ramifications of this new religious body are many: we move from speaking of the one true church to a valid religious body. We move from the preaching of words to education. We move from the distributing of sacraments to communities. We look now for the presence of religious expression wherever community and education interpenetrate.

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Sr Mary Christine Zimorski

BR331.E5 D55

St. Joseph College Library BX1756. K68 U6 Jensen Beach, SSJ Novitiate SSJ Novitiate

BD331 .N48

Eric R George 2018

BX5930.P5

Unknown

BV600.2 M65

Hinn outlines the seven keys to realizing the anointing in your own life: meeting and knowing Jesus as a person; accepting Jesus; Unknown understanding the Bible; being open to personal revelation; preparing for persecution; giving yourself totally to God; praying with boldness

BV4501.2.H494


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Covers topics such as: God's protection for your household through His blood covenant, the source and power of God's eternal grace, Unknown God's plan to protect you from the attacks of the enemy, and how the anointing of the Holy Spirit comes by the blood of Jesus.

BT155 .H65 1993

Abstract

The Blood: Its Power from Genesis to Jesus to You

1993

Crossing the Tiber: Evangelical Protestants Discover the Historical Church

1997

Ray takes the reader back to the first four centuries of the Church to Ray, Stephen K. discover the early Church- was it like today's Protestantism in theology Unknown and practice, or was it Catholic?

A Divine Revelation of Heaven

1998

An account of a number of ecperiences the author had with God. She Baxter, Mary K. claims to have experienced heaven and shares that. She relates all that Unknown God told her to share. A member of the Church of God.

The Purpose Driven Life

2002

Hinn, Benny

Warren, Rick

Will help you understand why you are alive and reveal God's plan for you, both here and now, and for eternity. Knowing one's purpose reportedly will reduce stress, focus your energy, simplify your decisions, give meaning to life, and most important, prepare you for eternity.

Unknown

BT848.B34

BV4501.3 W37

Zen, Taize, Sufism, etc. An Ecumenical Light on the Renewal of Religious Community Life: Taize

1967

The Rule of Taize: in French and in English

1967

The Sufis

1977

The Persian Surfs

1969

Zen in the Art of Archery (2)

1953

The Way of Zen

1957

Zen Catholicism:

1963

Presents numerous points on which Taize's refreshing and evangelical view of God's call and man's response in Christ can be of assistance in Heijke, John Unknown bringing about the desired "updating" of Catholic Monasteries and Convents. Sisters In the Preamble "Brother, if you submit to a common rule, you can do Martha, Les Presses De so only for the sake of Christ and the Gospel". "henceforth your Suzanne, Taize worship and service take place in a community of brothers, within the and body of the Church". Lorraine Claims to be the inner secret teaching that is concealed in every SSJ Shah, Indries religion. Origins date back to the Middle ages with connections to Novitiate Mohammed. Sufism arose within Islam and operates within Moslem tradition. It SSJ Rice, Cyprian seeks to deepen faith and to know God more personally. Novitiate In the case of archery, the hitter and the hit are no longer two SSJ opposing objects, but are one reality. The archer ceases to be Herrigel, Eugen conscious of himself as the one who is engaged in hitting the bull's-eye Novitiate which confronts him. A complete introduction to the whole history of the Far East SSJ Watts, Alan W., development in Buddhist thought vis Zen. Novitiate An inquiry into the religious encounter of East and West, with the SSJ Graham, Aelred suggestion that the two may meet at the spirit's center. Novitiate

BV960.B4

BP189.S3 BP189.R63

BL1442.Z4 H4

BL1442.Z4 W3 BL1442.Z4 G7


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The Still Point: Reflections on Zen and Christian Mysticism

1970

Johnston, William

Bridges the much-debated mysticism "gap' between the East and the West. Discusses the possibility of relating Zen Buddhist insight to Christian contemplation.

Sr Mary Christine Zimorski

BL625.J3

Christian Zen

1971

Johnston, William

A personal and helpful book for all Christians who are searching for ways to deepen and broaden their spiritual life.

Sr Mary Christine Zimorski

BV4813.J63

The study of Zen today is helping an ever-increasing number of Westerners, bewildered by the tensions, travail, and convulsions ravaging the world, to find truer understanding of humanity and a higher level of spiritual and ethical development.

SSJ Novitiate

BL1493.S48

A Flower Does Not Talk: Zen Essays

1972

Shibatama, Zenkei

Afterimages: Zen Poems

1972

Takahashi, Shinkichi

The Zen of Seeing: Seeing/Drawing as Meditation

1973

Franck, Frederick

Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance: An Inquiry Into Values

1974

Pirsig, Robert M.

Sitting Still: An Encounter with Christian Zen (3?) Zen Spirit, Christian Spirit: The Place of Zen in Christian Life

1994 1995

Clifford, Patricia Hart Kennedy, Robert E.

Mysticism

The Soul Afire: Revelations of the Mystics

1944

edited by H.A. Reinhold

Mystery of Being: Reflection & Mystery

1950

Marcel, Gabriel

The Cloud of Unknowing (3)

1957

translated by Ira Progoff

In his poems combines the best of the classic Zen tradition with poetic Sr Kathleen perception to communicate the infinite meaning of words. Power Seeing/drawing is a way of contemplation by which all things are made new, by which the world is freshly experienced at each moment. It is the opposite of looking at things from the outside, taking them for granted. The book is the study the art of rationality itself. Working on a motorcycle, working well, caring, is to become a part of a process, to achieve an inner peace of mind. Inner space holds a realm of existence not readily apparent when we are in the grip of a strident external world. Deals with basic questions about Zen, What is it? How is it practiced? Is it compatible with Christianity? Books on mysticism can be grouped into three classes: 1. Psychological 2. Philosophical/Theological 3. Devotional This collection of texts from the great saints, the Church Fathers, the great religious leaders, philosophers and mystics, and also from the great poets, has been assembled with a view toward making accessible to a wide audience a true conception of mysticism, in its best and most constructive writings on the guidance of the soul to union with God. Deals with the theme of our "broken world" and with the need to transcend its problems and to recognize the world of mystery. A new translation of a classic guide to spiritual experience revealing the dynamics of the inner life from a particular historical and religious point of view.

PL839.A5155 A28

SSJ Novitiate

NC139.F72 A58

SSJ Novitiate

CT275.P648 A3

SSJ Novitiate

BV5068.R4 C57

Unknown

BQ9269.4 C35 K46

The Father Hickey Collection St. Joseph College Library, SSJ SSJ Novitiate SSJ Novitiate

BV5075. R37

B2430.M253 M82 BV5080. P76


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The Spirit of the Spanish Mystics

1958

The Essentials of Mysticism and other essays

1960

The Cloud of Unknowing (2)

1961

Mysticism (3)

1961

Author

Lineage

Library of Congress

St Joseph Junior College Jensen Beach Fl

BV5072.P6

P. Clement

BV5082.U5

Unknown

BV5080.P76

Sr Florence Bryan

BV5081.U5

SSJ St. Charles Convent, SSJ Novitiate

BV5080 M36

Provides suggestion for meditation, how to meditate, etc. Very eastern and is really a book that advocates Buddhism. Also covers Hinduism, Unknown Vedanta, Chinese Taoism, and Japanese Zen.

BL1032.S73

Abstract

A representative collection of Spanish mystical and spiritual writing from the 16th and 17th centuries. In addition to the works of St Teresa, St Ignatius and St John of the Cross the book also covers Pond, Kathleen carefully the works of Garcia de Cisneros, Bernardino Laredo, Francisco Osuna, Luis de Leon, Jeronimo Gracian, Maria de Agreda and others. Presents an extensive discussion of special aspects of the theory and Underhill, Evelyn practice of mysticism. Interprets the lives of 7 famous mystics, including Plotinus, Julian of Norwich and Charles Peguy. Like Thomas A Kempis' The Imitation of Christ, The Cloud of Unknowing springs from an age when European mysticism was in full flower. Its author was probably an English country parson of the late unknown fourteenth century; but his exact identity remains unknown. The book's main theme is that God cannot be apprehended by man's intellect, and that only love can pierce the 'cloud of unknowing' which lies between them. First published in 1911, considered an unsurpassed general introduction to the study of nature and development of man's spiritual consciousness. Part one explains the relation of mysticism to Underhill, Evelyn psychology, vitalism, etc.; the second, is the awakening, purification and training one's self to a path that leads to blessedness of the Unitive life. A refreshingly candid picture of a community of nuns outstanding for their learning and mysticism. A wealth of historical detail gives a new insight into the Middle Ages.

Scholars and Mystics

1962

Sr. Mary Jeremy, OP

An Introduction to Oriental Mysticism

1973

Stevens, Edward

The Cloud of Unknowing

1973

Father William Johnston- an authority on 14th century spirituality and, S. Kathleen Johnston, William in particular, on the writings of this unknown author- provides a Power, SSJ SJ lengthy Introduction detailing what is known about the background of Pittsburg THE CLOUD and its relevance throughout the ages. PA

The Breath of the Mystic

1974

Maloney, George A., SJ

Using as an integrating model the breath of God in man, Fr. George A. Maloney presents eight chapters on mystical prayer that draw their main inspiration from the writings of the Eastern Christian mystics.

SSJ Novitiate

BV5080 .C53 1973

BV5082.2 .M34


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SSJ Novitiate

BV5095.J3 M6513

The Land Within: The Process of Possessing and Being Possessed by God According to the Mystic Jan van Ruysbroeck

1975

There is a renewed awakened interest in prayer and mysticism. For that, there is no better guide than Jan van Ruysbroeck (1293-1381). Mommaers, Paul "Prayer is the land within," writes a Franciscan author, "Here is where we find God.. But we must venture deep, deep into that land and go far, from all that we have ever known. And we must do it alone...."

The Inner Life: Foundations of Christian Mysticism

1976

Discusses the mystical dimension of Christian life, with an emphasis on SSJ Tavard, George H. life in the Catholic Church. Hopes to bring us back to the simplicity of Novitiate our encounter with the Lord

BV5082.2 T37

Silent Fire: An Invitation to Western Mysticism

1978

edited by Walter Presents the major writings of the central figures in the Western Holden Capps and mystical tradition, introduced by concise essays that set each reading Wendy M. Wright in context with the author's life, work, and times.

Unknown

BV5072 .S54 1978

SSJ Novitiate

BX2350.7 D93

Unknown

BV5091.R4 D48 1985

SSJ Novitiate

BV5072 G33

Easter, 1988

N/A

Inviting the Mystic Supporting the Prophet: An Introduction to Spiritual Direction

1981

Revelations of Women Mystics from the Middle Ages to Modern Times

1985

The Future of Our Past: The Spanish Mystics Speak to Contemporary Spirituality

1985

Daily Readings from The Cloud of Unknowing

1985

In the Footsteps of the Mystics: A Guide to the Spiritual Classics (2)

1991

The Recovery of Love: Christian Mysticism and the Addictive Society

1992

This book is filled with spiritual depth and common sense. Among the Dyckman, topics treated are: faith, contemporary spirituality, defining spiritual Katherine Marie, direction, presuppositions about the director and about prayer, L. Patrick Carroll praying through the desert, prayerful decision-making and mystics and prophets. Tells the tales of eight women- four from the Middle Ages, and four from the nineteenth and twentieth centuries- from around the world Vinck, Jose de who share the precious gift of their personal, existential contact with the Living God. Stressing the import relationship of the best Christian mystical tradition to current spiritual and social challenges, Father Galilea Galilea, Segundo points the way to a practical synthesis of contemplation and commitment as he evaluates that tradition in terms of today's spiritual quest. Consists of excerpts carefully chosen and arranged so as to give the substantial message of this spiritual masterpiece. In its pages will be edited by Robert found the heart of the Cloud, translated into modern English and, it is Llewelyn hoped, all that is needed to help those drawn to the way of contemplative prayer to pursue their calling, supported by the encouragement and wisdom which the Cloud provides. Simmons, Henry AN introduction for the series known as "Classics of Western C. Spirituality."

SSJ BV4501.2 S4712 Novitiate SSJ Shows how the wisdom and experience of spiritual pioneers in the Formation 14th century illuminate our path toward Wholeness. Examines the life Imbach, Jeffrey D. BV4639.59 Library St and writings of 4 pivotal writers of the period: Julian of Norwich, John Augustine Ruusbroec, Meister Eckhart, and Dante Alighieri. Fl


Title Why Not Be A Mystic? An invitation to experience the presence of God, here and now (2)

God's Hunger: Discovering the Mystic in All of Us

Issue Date

1995

1999

Invaded by God: Mysticism and the Indwelling Trinity

2002

Mystics: The Beauty of Prayer

2016

Quakers

Author

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Tuoti, Frank X.

A student of Thomas Merton invites us to experience the presence of God through mystical prayer. Writes of the importance of silence and solitude . Points out the obstacles to contemplation. Shows how a mystical mindset inspires compassion and authentic social action.

Unknown

BV5082.2 T86

Kirvan, John

Here is a book that takes God hunger seriously by providing fifty challenging experiences for the soul built around the core spiritual BV4501.2 .K529 insights of ten great Western mystics (Christian, Jewish, and Islamic). Unknown 1999 Crossing centuries and traditions, it takes the searcher on a journey of discovery of the very best that Western spirituality has to offer.

Inscribed: Dearest Eileen, May you continue your retreat spent here in the mighty Maloney, George This book draws insights from Holy Scripture, the Eastern Fathers and invasion of n/a A., SJ the mystics of all ages to offer a vision of God as invading Love. the Trinity so you can share that invasion with every person you meet! Peacefully, GA Maloney, SJ Throughout history there have been countless people who have experienced God in liberating and joyful ways. Foremost among them BV5095.A1 L37 Larkin, Craig SM Unknown are the mystics and spiritual leachers of the Church, who 'have 2018 experienced God as someone who has set them free and brought light to their lives.'


Title

The Quaker Doctrine of Inward Peace

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1948

Brinton, Howard H.

Acknowledges the challenges of living in the modern world, where so much pressure is placed on individuals for a variety of reasons. This pamphlet addresses these issues and describes the Quaker way to attaining inward peace and contentment.

SSJ Novitiate

BX8637.B73

A Monk of the Eastern Church

Orthodox tradition is wider than any particular country and culture. It is to the Greek and near-Eastern (Palestinian, Syrian, Egyptian) tradition, which is more ancient than the Russian, that reference will SSJ chiefly be made. But the debt of Orthodoxy, and indeed of the whole Novitiate Christian world, to Russian holiness and love, and to the Church of the Russian martyrs and confessors must also be emphasized.

BX382 .G54

Eastern Orthodox

Orthodox Spirituality: An Outline of the Orthodox Ascetical and Mystical Tradition

1945, 1946, 1961, 1968

Christ in Russia: The History, Tradition, and Life of the Russian Church

1960

The Eastern Orthodox Church: Its Thought and Life

1963

The Way of a Pilgrim and The Pilgrim Continues His Way Translated from the Russian by R.M. French (2)

1965

In a book of profound contemporary significance, the author has SSJ Mercy presented both a scholarly and moving history of the Church of Christ Iswolsky, Helene Hospital in Russia from its beginnings to the present day, and a deeply Miami FL sympathetic description of the Russian Church's Tradition and Life. The Fr Starts with a discussion on the importance of icons in the Eastern Hickey Church, explains the liturgy and sacraments, dogma, constitution, and Collection Benz, Ernst Law of eastern Orthodoxy. Striking differences between Eastern St Joseph monasticism and Roman Catholic monasticism. College Library Anonymous

The classic story of an anonymous Pilgrim's experiences as he made Sr. his way from place to place in Russia and Siberia. It is also the story of Margaret the Pilgrim's learning and hesychast method of prayer. Therese

Living Prayer

1966

Mindful of the renewed ecumenical conversation and sympathy SSJ among the Christian traditions, it is pleasant and profitable to read the Bloom, Anthony Novitiate words of an Orthodox prelate prepared to share with us the rich resources of the Eastern heritage of prayer.

An Appreciation of Eastern Christianity

1971

Englert, Clement, C.SS.R.

1973

Prayer is an encounter. Through prayer we are able to meet God, our neighbor, and ourselves. And sometimes, writes Anthony Bloom, it is a SSJ Bloom, Anthony dangerous encounter, fraught with crisis and awe, because in prayer Novitiate we are forced to confront ourselves shorn of all pride and pretext.

Courage to Pray

To create interest among all Christians in furthering the goals of ecumenism Father Englert stresses unity, stating the differences between Catholic and Orthodox Christians 'are not unbridgably great.'

SSJ Novitiate

BX485.I8

BX320.2 B413

BX597.Z9 0732

BV210.2. B58

BX324.3 E5

BV210.2. B57


Title

Poustinia: Christian Spirituality of the East for Western Man

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Author

Abstract

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1975

Doherty, Catherine de Hueck

This book reveals the real scope of the vision that created the Old Friendship House and the real source of that passionate zeal, that incredible energy of faith which has been the delight or the despair of all who has ever seen Catherine in action of heard her speak. In this book the radical wholeness of her life stands forth for all to see.

Reta Gihdos

The Philokalia: The Complete Text, Volumes One and Two

1979

The Glenstal Book of Icons

2002

The Way of a Pilgrim and The Pilgrim Continues His Way Translated from the Russian by R.M. French (2)

1992

Praying with Icons

1997

The New Faithful

2002

The Glenstal Book of Icons (2)

2002

Ancient Spiritual Disciplines: Praying With Icons

2002

Icons: The Essential Collection

2016

A collection of texts written between the 4th and 15th centuries by spiritual masters of the Orthodox Christian tradition. First published in St Nikodimos and 1782 is the most influential work (with the exception of the Bible) on St Markarios Orthodox Christianity. Philokalia means love of the beautiful, the exalted, the excellent, understood as the transcendent source of life and the revelation of Truth. Drawing on the monastic practice of lectio Divina, the icons themselves are seen as 'texts' giving rise to meditation on the Collins, Gregory Christian mysteries. This leads to acts of prayer with concentration on the 'Jesus Prayer', discussed in detail in the introduction. A spiritual classic ripe for renewed appreciation in our day. For the translated by recent changes in Russia have revealed the great religious traditions of Helen Bacovcin that land. And this work, freshly translated for our time, is among the finest examples of that centuries-old faith. Recent years have seen a marked increase in the popular and ecumenical appeal of icons- for centuries an integral feature of Orthodox Christianity. Many of those mysteriously attracted to this Forest, Jim ancient art form have little understanding of its meaning for prayer and worship. In this fascinating and beautiful book, Jim Forest offers a simple introduction to the tradition of icons with special emphasis on their practical function in the spiritual life. Saving sex for marriage. Attending the Latin mass. Witnessing to others about Christ. Baby boomers largely rejected these trappings of Carroll, Colleen traditional Christianity- so why are their children embracing them with such fervor? Contains prayers and meditations on a selection of icons from the Abbey's Byzantine chapel. The book's aim is that of the icon itself: to Collins, Gregory open the heart in contemplative prayer to the transforming vision of God's glory. Icons are a doorway to prayer that will deepen your relationship with Martin, Linette God. An icon speaks to both the mind and soul. We respond in belief, or praise, or wonder, or encouragement, or simply, prayer. In looking at the icons in this book, we can remember who we are, and Riccio, Faith what we are called to be, as we are continuously being "conformed to the eikon of his son" (Rom. 8:29).

Library of Congress

Unknown

BX382.P413

Unknown

BX4710.72 C65

SSJ Novitiate

BX382.08 513 B12

Martima Gringio

Unknown

BV4539.2 .C37 2002

Unknown

Unknown

N8187.M37

Unknown

BV150.R45


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Abstract

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The Song of God: Bhagavad-Gita

1944

Prabhavananda, Swami, translator

The gospel of Hinduism, and one of the great religious classics of the world.

Sr Jane

BL1130.P73

The Upanishads: Breath of the Eternal

1948

Prabhavananda, Swami, translator

The Upanishads, ancient accounts of mystical revelations, have been the inspiration behind all systems of Hindu religion and remain the primary source for spiritual guidance for millions of believers.

SSJ Novitiate

BL1120.P7

Ronald J. Ciolino

BD450.W3

SSJ Novitiate

BL1130.D46

Title Hindu

The Book: On the Taboo Against Knowing Who You Are

1966

Watts, Alan

The Bhagavad Gita

1968

Deutsch, Eliot

The Inner Promise

1974

Chinmoy, Sri

1974

Dechanet, J.M., O.S.B

Yoga in Ten Lessons

Restates the ancient Hindu philosophy of Vedanta and brings out the full force of its startling and Psychologically way of realizing that the self in in fact the root and ground of the universe (strange and inadmissible to the West). The Bhagavad Gita Means "Song of the Lord," and is essentially a religious poem and it has the status in Hindu of shruti, "scripture" or "revelation." It is in fact the most revered and celebrated text in Hinduism. The Inner Promise is a distillation of Sri Chinmay's teachings on the way to attain inner perfection. It is a guidebook for a journey away from fear, frustration and unhappiness and toward union with the supreme source of all life.

Unknown BL624. C465 C47

Teach yourself book on Hatha Yoga, written for the Western reader. The author offers a complete course: 52 exercises, practical directions, SSJ and the benefits of each are listed. These exercises can transform the Novitiate mental and spiritual powers of those who practice them.

B132.Y6 D43

Islam The Essential Koran

1993

Islam: A Short Story

2000

111 Questions on Islam

2008

translated by Thomas Cleary Armstrong, Karen

An English translation of the Koran.

Unknown

A book on the origins and development of the Muslim faith. Unknown The terrorist attack on New York's Twin Towers, the Afghan conflict, waves of migration, and the presence of 12 million Muslims in the European Union: these are just a few of the things that contributed to a growing interest in Islam, its culture and its followers. This book Samir, Samir Khalil Unknown consists of a series of interviews between the author and two journalists who are dedicated to the study of key themes of Islam and analyze the possibility of coexistence between peo;le of different faith and cultures.

BP161.3 A15

Buddhism/Oriental Buddha and the Gospel of Buddhism

1916

Coomaraswamy, Ananda K.

Sets forth the gospel of Buddhism according to their scriptures and expounds the Buddhist systems both in their relation to their Brahmanical origins and to analogical systems of Christian mysticism.

SSJ Novitiate

BL1451.C6


Title

Issue Date

Abstract

Author

Siddartha

1951

Hesse, Hermann

Zen Buddhism: Selected Writings of D. T. Suzuki

1956

Suzuki, D. T.

In the novel, Siddartha, a young man, leaves his family for a contemplative life, then, restless, discards it for one of the flesh. He conceives a son, but bored and sickens by lust and greed, moves on again. Near despair, Siddartha comes to a river where he hears a unique sound. This sound signals the true beginning of his life- the beginning of suffering, rejection, peace, and finally, wisdom. Buddhism crossed from India into China in the 6th century A.D. and confronted the practical Chinese spirit with the speculative spirit of India. This encounter is one of the most extraordinary events in the record of religion and culture.

Springs of Oriental Wisdom: Confucius, FuKiang, Hakushu, Lao-Tsa, and Tseng-Kuang

1964

Unknown

Contains quotes and ancient sayings from the list in the title.

Springs of Greek Wisdom: Homer, Plato, Epicurus, Socrates, and Sophocles

1966

Unknown

Contains quotes and ancient sayings from the list in the title.

The Miracle of Mindfulness: A Manual on Meditation

1976

God's Chinese Son: The Taiping Heavenly Kingdom of Hong Xiuquan

1996

The Energy of Prayer: How to Deepen Your Spiritual Practice

2006

Lineage

Library of Congress

Unknown

PZ4 H4 Si

SSJ Novitiate

BL1442.Z4 S776

SSJ Formation Library St Herder Book Co Augustine Fl SSJ Formation Library St Herder Book Co. Augustine Fl SSJ Villa BQ5612.N48 Flora Brown Hall

We have much to learn from Eastern meditation about getting in touch within ourselves. This is a nice introduction to Eastern meditation. We enter the fevered dream world of Hong Xiuquan as he meets his Spence, Jonathan Heavenly family; we see the torments awaiting earthly sinners in King Unknown D. Yan Luo's hell; we feel the anxieties of Westerners living circumscribed on the edges of a China they do not understand. Helps us understand the nature and purpose of prayer from a Buddhist Hanh, Thich Nhat perspective. Guides us to a deeper understanding of both Bi=Buddhist Unknown and Christian prayer. Thich Nhat Hanh

Comparative Religious Studies

BQ5631.N43


Author

Abstract

Lineage

Library of Congress

1936

Underhill, Evelyn

The first part of this book studies the fundamental characteristics of Christian worship. First its objective, theocentric yet incarnational temper, and the way and degree in which ritual, symbol, sacrament and sacrifice must and do enter into it. The descriptive and historical studies in Part II are merely intended to illustrate these principles, as embodies in the chief types of cultus; and show from various angles the response of man to God as it comes to flower in Christianity.

SSJ Novitiate

BV5 U88

Reader in Comparative Religion: An Anthropological Approach

1958

Careful study of this work attempts to free the student from a narrow and culture-bound conception of religion. It becomes apparent that Lessa, William A. the symbolic forms of all religions derive from the particular nature and experience of the peoples that created these forms.

Sr Mary Christine Zimorski

BL80.2 L46

The Religions of Man (2)

1958

SSJ Novitiate

BL80.2 S66

Title

Worship

Issue Date

Smith, Huston

Shows how the total human experience of the religious man compares to that of the non-religious and observes even moderns who proclaim Sr Mary Eliade, Mircea Christine themselves to live in completely profane world and are still unconsciously nourished by the memory of the sacred, in myths and Zimorski degenerated rituals. St. Joseph The problem taken up in this book is concerned with religious Junior Duffey, Felix D. authority and obedience in America today as they are influenced by College, the moods of modern life. Jensen Beach St. Joseph Junior Scott, Nathan A, This pamphlet offers a brief summary of the theology of Reinhold College, Jr. Niebuhr. Jensen Beach

The Sacred and the Profane: The Nature of Religion

1959

With Anxious Care

1961

Reinhold Niebuhr

1963

Religions of the World: Volumes One and Two

1963

Hardon, John A

1963

Sartory, Thomas A.

The Ecumenical Movement and the Unity of the Church

The first book to interpret how the great religious traditions answer the spiritual aspirations of the different peoples of the world.

A masterful account of the religions of the world. Gives the Sr Kathleen background necessary for intelligent reading in comparative religion. Power The surprise and relief among Protestant observers at the 2nd Vatican Council at finding freedom of thought and discussion in the Catholic SSJ world offered great hope of fruitful discussion in conforming to the Novitiate prayer of unity uttered by Christ at the Last Supper.

BL600.E56

BX2385. D8

BX4827. N5S3

BL80.2 H32

BX8.2 S253


Title

The Catholic Encounter with World Religions

Religious Liberty: an End and a Beginning

Lineage

Library of Congress

1965

The author finds a disquieting gap between the work of the missionary St Joseph and the writings of contemporary theologians. The Church's teaching College van Straelen, H. authority stresses the apostolic effort to offer every man the light of Library the Gospels; yet he finds the modern vision of some theologians that Jensen conversions and diverse missionary enterprises are questionable. Beach Fl

BV2180.S8

1966

Anselm In this volume, opinions, interpretations, and applications of the edited by John Hall declaration by a group of outstanding scholars of many faiths, and of Courtney Murray, Library, none, are given full play in order to clarify the various ramifications of S.J. Elkins Park, the schema. PA

BV 741. M85

Issue Date

Author

Abstract

It is the author's belief that God is either a new language or a dead word in the modern world. He accentuates his belief with a compelling attack on the preaching of God in and by the Church and sharp discontent with inherited Catholic attitudes and theological SSJ formulations. He diagnoses these as an habitual unreality of mind Novitiate whether they are found in what he terms 'Catholic neurosis' or the basic concepts of theologians that are protected from the rude winds of human interplay by the mental citadel of vanishing Christendom.

God is a New Language

1967

Moore, Dom Sebastian

Man's Concern with Holiness: within the Anglican Catholic Reformed Lutheran Orthodox Traditions.

1970

Chavchavadze, Marina

A collection of studies from several religious traditions that show Holiness is something very human and practical. The deepest mystical experiences are related to day-to-day living.

1972

Dechanet, J.M., O.S.B

"Father Dechanet has written a simple and useful book that presents yoga theory, practice and development in terms of Christian faith and Western customs. With the aid of a few simple diagrams he shows the main yoga postures and explains the important techniques of breathKathleen control and concentration. The author, a Benedictine monk, is Power, SSJ, convinced that the pace and confusion of modern life has made the Pittsburgh, pursuit of contemplative prayer all but impossible even in the cloister, PA its traditional home. He uses some very convincing argumentation to show that this unfortunate condition can be effectively overcome by adapting the physical and psychological practices of yoga to the Christian religion." -Dominicana

Poustinia: Christian Spirituality of the East for the Western Man (2)

1975

Doherty, Catherine de Hueck

Which Way for Catholic Pentecostals?

1976

Ford, J. Massyngberde

Christian Yoga

Poustinia is the first of a trilogy. The author offers her insight into the need for prayer. Poustinia (desert) is that secret room the Lord has told of, where the Father will reward us with himself, in secret, if we go there in faith. A noted charismatic describes the two types of Pentecostalism between which Catholics must increasingly choose.

SSJ Novitiate

BX1754.M67

BT767.C48

B132. Y6D4

Unknown

BX2350.2 D625

SSJ Novitiate

BX2350.57 F67


Title

Issue Date

Author

Abstract

Lineage

1977

Panzarella, Andrew

This book deals with the quest for personal religion which is evident in the growing popularity of Eastern religions, meditation techniques, and the Jesus movement. Religious questions- about religious SSJ experiences and development, about the rejection of belief, about Novitiate images of God, and about healthful and unhealthful religion- are answered with the information psychologists can provide.

1977

Doherty, Catherine de Hueck

Sobornost is a Russian word meaning unity and is the second of a trilogy by the author. Like Poustinia, it possesses an extraordinary SSJ range of value and opens immense horizons for meditation on the Novitiate various byways of the spiritual life. The author speaks of the wide range of meaning of this Russian concept of the unity of God and man.

Strannik: The Call to Pilgrimage for Western Man

1978

Doherty, Catherine de Hueck

Many Peoples, Many Faiths: An Introduction to the Religious Life of Mankind

1976

Ellwood, Jr., Robert S.

Religion and Human Experience

Sobornost: Eastern Unity of Mind and Heart for Western Man

Discover the Depths

1976

Clemmons, William P.

Prophecy: exercising the prophetic gifts of the spirit in the church today

1976

Yocum, Bruce

Enjoy the Lord: A Path to Contemplation

1978

Catoir, John

In Strannik, the third book of her trilogy, the author speaks of the hunger and dream of the pilgrimage that everyone must make back to unity with God. And it is autobiographical, the classic story of the pilgrimage of a dynamic woman from Tsarist Russia to central Canada, from material success to spiritual riches. Seeks to encapsulate in non technical language the total human experience, made up of an inseparable combination of Conceptual, worship, and social factors, of religious life past and present. Intended for persons who are seeking serious guidance in their personal spiritual growth. Spiritual formation is not a reduction of human life to the spiritual, but an integration for all dimensions of human personality around the most fundamental dimension, that of being made in the image and likeness of God. 20th century prophetic gifts are reappearing within the charismatic renewal movement. Yocum discusses the basic nature of prophecy and offers guidelines on developing, discerning false prophecy, and maturing in the use of prophetic gifts. "I do not remember anyone ever teaching me how to enjoy the Lord. Perhaps it was supposed to be self-evident. If so, it wasn't to me. Only after years of struggle was I able to piece the puzzle together for myself. It isn't very profound, but it has helped me and enabled me to liberate many others for a path of joylessness. God wants to be loved and enjoyed by His children. He made them for an eternity of joy in heaven."

Library of Congress

BL53. P2

BV4647.C6 D64

Unknown

BX2350.2.D626

Sr Florence Bryan

BL80.2 E45

SSJ Formation Library St Augustine Fl Unknown

BR115.P8 Y63

SSJ Novitiate

BV 215. C38


Title

The meaning of mission: Jesus, Christians, and the Wayfaring Church

Taize: Brother Roger and His Community

Issue Date

1978

1978

Myth, Faith, and Hermeneutics: Cross Cultural Studies

1979

Tales of Christian Unity: The Adventures of an Ecumenical Pilgrim

1983

The Future of Religion: Secularization, Revival, and Cult Formation

1984

Into the Needle's Eye: Becoming Poor and Hopeful Under the Care of a Gracious God

1984

Author

Abstract

Lineage

Comblin, Jose

"Comblin challenges the church with a new vision of the church freed from an inhibiting and compromising institutionalism dedicated to preservation of the status quo, unaware of the degree to which it serves the worldly powers. Rather the touchstone of reality must be Unknown mission. The true aim of Christian history is not church growth but the emergence of authentic Christ-likeness in his people..." Provident Book Finder

Brico, Rex

When the definitive history of the Christian Church in the twentieth century is finally written down, the story of the celebrated monastic community at Taize may well occupy a central place. Although located SSJ in the Burgundian region of France, the Taize community has been Novitiate from the start a sign of unity and reconciliation that reaches far beyond all man-made boarders: representing harmony between Protestant and Catholic, young and old, rich and poor.

Presents the major ingredients for all religious dialogue. An extensive treatment of cross-cultural hermeneutics (the art and science of interpretation, of bringing forth significance, of conveying meaning, of Panikkar, R. Unknown restoring symbols to life, and eventually letting new symbols emerge) may well prove to be the catalyst that will revolutionize Western hermeneutics. In preparation for his present work in the Canadian Centre for Ecumenism, Thomas Ryan spent a year visiting the leading Christian centers of Europe, England, and the Near East. This book is the story SSJ Ryan, Thomas of this years' journey, but more importantly a record of Ryan's Novitiate discovery of the richness of the Christian traditions and his emerging understanding of the realities and hopes of contemporary ecumenical dialogue. Attempts to explain the survival of religion, Using infromation from surveys, censuses, historical case studies, and field expeditions, they Stark, Rodney and chart the full sweep of contemporary religion from the traditional Eric R Bainbridge, denominations to the most fervent cults. Exames religion as a George William Sims socialresponse to human needs, both the general needs shared by all and the desires specific to those who are denied economic rewards or prestige enjoyed by the privileged. Using charming and insightful stories in well-appointed prose, Father Reiser explores the main theme of his book- that being a religious and SSJ fully human person involved learning to turn poor and hopeful under Reiser, William E. the caring eye of God. The result is a spiritually enlightening account Novitiate of how affluent Christians can find hope for entering the kingdom of heaven.

Library of Congress

BV960 S4 B7

BX1785 R92

BL48.S72

BV4630 R5


Title

Issue Date

Author

Abstract

Lineage

Library of Congress

Saying Yes and Saying No: On Rendering to God and Caesar

1986

Brown, Robert McAfee

Confronts the dilemma that exists when official government policies seem to clash with ideas about God's kingdom of peace and justice.

SSJ Novitiate

BV630.2 .B76

Preaching: The Sacrament of the Word

1988

Worship

1989

Modern Spiritual Writers: Their Legacies 1989 of Prayer

Mentoring: The Ministry of Spiritual Kinship

The Reform of Renewal

1990

1990

This is a book which will be essential reading for lay people and ministers of all denominations, written from a conviction that is largely for lack of an understanding of what preaching is and of the Library of part played in it by preacher and congregation that the Sacrament of Coggan, Donald Willian the Word has fallen on bad days. Here, the former Archbishop of Malone Canterbury, a distinguished preacher himself, re-establishes the place of the Word in worship, and shows how it can reach out to enrich not only our liturgy but our whole lives. A study of how Christian worship, viewed in its deepest sense, is a response of the human to the eternal. In the second part of this book Underhill, Evelyn Unknown there is a detailed treatment of selected traditions of worship: the Reformed Church, the Anglican Church, and the Catholic, eastern and Western Churches.

BV10.3 U53

Teilhard, Merton, Day, Lewis, Houselander, Newman, etc. An ecumenically oriented introduction to 9 major Christian authors in Healey, Charles J. sufficient detail to provide an overview of their thoughts. In their Unknown editor legacies of prayer each makes a unique and invaluable contribution to our journeys in faith. 4 Catholic men, 2 Catholic women, a Lutheran, and a Jewish writer are included.

BX2350.65 H43

This book makes an important contribution to our understanding of spiritual direction by defining mentoring not as a profession, but as a SSJ Miami, Sellner, Edward C. calling and a gift that is more common than perhaps previously FL thought.

BV5053 .S45 1990

Groeschel, Benedict J.

To Sr Places the onus for reform on the individual Christian striving to follow Lorraine the Gospel in our materialistic and selfish culture. Offers the reader a from the BX2350.2 G767 well-founded hope that the first signs of real renewal in the Church author are beginning to appear. Benedict Groeschel


Title

I'll See You in Heaven, where animals don't bite

States of Grace: The Recovery of Meaning in the Postmodern Age

Words of Encouragement

Mighty Manifestations: The Gifts and Power of the Holy Spirit

Issue Date

1991

1991

Author

Abstract

Lineage

Seed, Michael

Surveyed the broadest possible background of people as to what they To Sr Anna thought about heaven. Gathers together all our aspirations about the Theresa quality of life after death and our anticipation of renewed from the relationships that will last forever. Mother Teresa tells us that we have author it in our power to be in heaven with God right now. Many more Michael witness accounts of what our duty is here on earth prior to eternity. Seed

St Paul Publications

Spretnak, Charlene

Considers Buddhism on the nature of mind, Native American spirituality on an intimate relationship with nature, Goddess SSJ spirituality on honoring the Earthbody and the personal body, and the Novitiate Abrahamic religions (Judaism, Christianity, and Islam) on community and social justice.

BL624.S696

This book is a companion volume to its predecessors Words of Wisdom and Words of Comfort which was proved popular with readers from all walks of life. It is an extremely varied and balanced collection of thoughts from different times, places and cultures.

SSJ Novitiate

1992

Cronin, Daniel P.

1994

Why are the manifestations of the Holy Spirit- tongues, prophecy, healing and supernatural knowledge- so often the cause of controversy and confusion? Is Pentecost for today, or was it meant Bonnke, Reinhard only for the early church? In Mighty Manifestations, noted author and Unknown evangelist Reinhard Bonnke answers the tough questions about the Holy Spirit and what charismatics and Pentecostals believe. Using the Bible as his guide, Bonnke articulates a convincing case that the gifts

Sacred Journeys: An Illustrated Guide to 1997 Pilgrimages Around the World

Library of Congress

Westwood, Jennifer

Divided into two sections, this volume is a comprehensive guide to the classic stages of a sacred journey and to the range of opportunities for Unknown pilgrimage all over the world for every faith, whether old or new.

N/A

BX121.2 .B66 1994


Issue Date

Title

Christian Mystics: The spiritual Heart of the Christian Tradition

1998

God Hunger: Discovering the Mystic in All of Us

1999

A Presence that Disturbs: A Call to Radical Discipleship

2002

Without Roots: The West, Relativism, Christianity, Islam

2003

Church, Ecumenism, & Politics

2005

Twelve Steps to a Compassionate Life

2010

De Mello, Anthony Priest Author)

Author

King, Ursula

Abstract

Lineage

A mystic is one who seeks above all the knowledge and love of God, and who experiences to an extraordinary degree a personal encounter with the energy of the divine life. This book focuses on 54 men and Unknown women whose great devotion transformed the times in which they lived. Includes early Christian mystics, Eastern mystics, and modern day mystics.

Library of Congress

BV5095.A1K5

Takes God hunger seriously by providing 50 challenging experiences To Michael, BV4501.2 K529 for the soul built around the core spiritual insights of 10 great Western from Mom Mystics (Christian, Jewish, and Islamic). Authentic Christianity, says Gittins, is outreaching and encountering; it communicates and ministers. Christianity, like its sibling, Judaism, Gittins, Anthony J. Unknown BV4501.2 G58 does not produce complacency, but complicity or participation with others. Ratzinger, Joseph Examines the great issues of our time, including the West, Europe, D2021.B46 Unknown Cardinal and Pera, Christianity, Islam, war, and bioethical questions. Marcello Tackles three major issues: the nature of the Church, the pursuit of Ratzinger, Joseph Christian unity, and the relationship of Christianity to secular/political Unknown BX1746.R3513 Cardinal power. Drawing from the world's major religions, Armstrong offers 12 concrete steps to enhance compassion and put it into action in our Armstrong, Karen everyday lives. The author makes clear that a compassionate life is not Unknown BJ1475.A77 a matter of only heart or mind but a deliberate and often commingling of the two. Kirvan, John

(Jesuit

Sadhana A Way to God: Christian Exercises in Eastern Form (2)

1978

De Mello, Anthony

The Song of the Bird (2)

1982

De Mello, Anthony

Truly a one-of-akind, how-to-do-it book, this small volume responds to a very real hunger for self-awareness and holistic living. It consists of a SSJ series of spiritual exercises for entering the contemplative stateNovitiate blending psychology, spiritual therapy, and practices of both Eastern and Western traditions. Stories from various world religions are collected in this volume: Buddhist, Christian, Zen, Hasidic, Russian, Chinese, Hindu, Sufi, stories ancient and modern. These stories have a special quality about them, however: if read in a special way, they will produce spiritual growth. Unknown Let it speak to your heart, not to your brain. This too may make something of a mystic out of you. It is with this mystical end in view that most of these stories were originally told.

BX2182.2 D39

BX2350.2.D386


Title

One Minute Wisdom

Issue Date

1986

Author

Abstract

In more than two hundred parables/lessons encompassing related themes of living life fully yet simply, Father de Mello's examples are De Mello, filled with‌wisdom. Rooted in the spirit of the Gospel and spanning Anthony the mystical traditions of East and West, this volume...is intended to enliven the reader's faith and free him/her from what imprisons the mind, body and soul. In Mastering Sadhana, a close friend and Associate shares in detail‌personal reminiscences and conversations, but in fact De Mello's own words, as recorded by Valles during a 15 day retreat in Valles, Carlos G., India, which was the last conducted by De Mello. Here in essay form S.J. are teachings on love, suffering, the self and the non-self, change, awareness, role-playing and more - in sum, a guide to the sadhana way of life. "What you are aware of you are in control of; what you are not aware of is in control of you." A Jesuit Priest, in India, De Mello shares, in his De Mello, own words, spiritual instruction to those who seek an "awakened" Anthony state. Using humor, compassion and insight, he teaches us not to fear the challenge but to welcome it as part of our journey toward greater self-understanding. 31 meditations each preceded by a Gospel quotation, the author De Mello, implores the reader to break through illusion, the great obstacle to Anthony love. Posthumous publication; a collection of anecdotes told by a master to De Mello, his disciples. The master is no one in particular - he is a Hindu guru, a Anthony Jewish Rabbi, a Zen Roshi, A Taoist sage. He is Jesus, Lao Tzu, and Socrates.

Lineage

Library of Congress

Unknown

BL624.D385

Sr. Marie Rene, SSJ St. Augustine FL

BX2375.V34

Unknown

BX2350.2.D446

Mastering Sadhana: On Retreat with Anthony De Mello (2)

1988

Awareness: a de Mello spirituality conference in his own words (3)

1990

The Way to Love: The Last Meditations of Anthony De Mello (2)

1992

One Minute Nonsense

1992

The Way to Love: The Last Meditations of Anthony De Mello

1992

De Mello, Anthony

In thirty-one meditations, each several pages long and each preceded BX2182.2.D3868 by a Gospel quotation, Anthony de Mello implores his readers with his Unknown 1992 usual pithiness to break through illusion, the great obstacle to love.

The Way to Love: The Last Meditations of Anthony De Mello

1995

De Mello, Anthony

The last writings of de Mello that discusses the ultimate question of love. In these 31 meditations he implores his readers to break through Unknown BX2182.2 D3868 obstacles to love.

Unknown BX2182.2 D3868

Unknown

BX2182.2. D3875


Title

Issue Date

Walking on Water

1998

Anthony de Mello

1999

Author

Abstract

Lineage

Library of Congress

Drawing on stories of monks, rabbis and soldiers, fairy tales, legends, gentle jokes and Zen saying, along with numerous simple exercises, de De Mello, BX2350.2.D3851 Mello's words make "walking on water," ‌possibly within (the Unknown Anthony 3 reader's) reach. Christian wisdom blends with Eastern methods of meditation to help the reader experience the peace of God that passes understanding. Bringing together the wisdom of East and West, Anthony de Mello used stories and parables to awaken his listeners to an awareness of God's presence in their midst. Since his death in 1987, countless edited by William BX2182.2 .D385 readers have been challenged to encounter the God who lies behind Unknown Dych, SJ 1999 words, concepts, and religious formulas. At the same time, de Mello's critique has drawn criticism from various quarters, including the Vatican.


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