The Spiritual Life Doctrine And Practice Of Christian Perfection Classic Reprint
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The Spiritual Life Doctrine And Practice Of Christian Perfection Classic Reprint
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Author : Rev Walter Elliott
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2015-07-09
The Spiritual Life Doctrine And Practice Of Christian Perfection Classic Reprint written by Rev Walter Elliott and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-07-09 with Self-Help categories.
Excerpt from The Spiritual Life, Doctrine and Practice of Christian Perfection Silence is an asset capable of very diverse investment. One may be fond of silence and loneliness because he is stupid, or ignorant; or because he wishes to spite his friends - a sullen silence, grieving those whose happiness depends on his kind words. Perhaps it may be the shyness of a bashful spirit that makes us hold our peace - a form of human respect. But religious solitariness is that prayerful wisdom which finds the soul's best solace in conversing alone with God. "Imagine, in the simplicity of thy heart, that thou art out of the world with God, that thou art already in eternity, separated from the body, and no longer disturbed by the things of earth" - an exhortation of Blessed Albertus Magnus, which needs but a grammatical re setting to become a definition of religious solitude. Let us realize that it is God's plan to sanctify us one by one. Holiness is indeed imparted by the outward medium of the Sacraments, yet it is an inward process. Now, "silence is the conversation of the divinity, the language of the angels, the eloquence of heaven, the art of persuading God." So said de Rance who had known all the joys and all the benefits of speech in his life in the world, and of silence in his life at La Trappe. Trust him with the scales for adjusting their relative value. We cannot conceive of anyone acquiring an intimate love of God, or a deep grief for sin, except he be fond of spiritual retirement. Holy love and holy sorrow are fruit of the tree of solitude. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
The Spiritual Life Doctrine And Practice Of Christian Perfection
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Author : Elliott Walter
language : en
Publisher: Legare Street Press
Release Date : 2023-07-18
The Spiritual Life Doctrine And Practice Of Christian Perfection written by Elliott Walter and has been published by Legare Street Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-07-18 with categories.
Walter Elliott offers a compelling and inspiring vision of the spiritual life, emphasizing the importance of cultivating a deep, intimate relationship with God and living a life of devotion and service to others. This book is a valuable resource for anyone seeking to deepen their understanding of Christian doctrine and practice and to live a more meaningful and fulfilling life. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
The Spiritual Life Doctrine And Practise Of Christian Perfection
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Author : Walter Elliott
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1914
The Spiritual Life Doctrine And Practise Of Christian Perfection written by Walter Elliott and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1914 with Perfection categories.
The Spiritual Life
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Author : Walter Elliott
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1918
The Spiritual Life written by Walter Elliott and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1918 with Perfection categories.
The Spiritual Life
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Author : Walter Elliott
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1931
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Entire Sanctification Attainable In This Life
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Author : John Wesley
language : en
Publisher: Forgotten Books
Release Date : 2016-10-17
Entire Sanctification Attainable In This Life written by John Wesley and has been published by Forgotten Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-10-17 with Religion categories.
Excerpt from Entire Sanctification Attainable in This Life: I. Mr. Wesley's Plain Account of Christian Perfection; II. Mr. Fletcher's Practical Application of the Doctrine to Various Classes of Christians In the same sermon I Observed Love is the fulfilling of the law, the end of the commandment.' It is not only the first and great command, but all the command ments in one: 'whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, if there be any virtue, if there be any praise, ' they are all comprised in this one word, love. In this is perfection, and glory, and happiness The royal law of heaven and earth is this, 'thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind, and with all thy strength.' The one perfect good shall be your one ultimate end. One thing shall ye desire for its own sake, the fruition of Him who is all in all. One happiness shall ye propose to your souls, even a union with Him that made them; the having 'fellowship with the Father and the Son'; the being 'joined to the Lord in one spirit.' One design ye are to pursue to the end of time - the enjoyment of God in time and in eternity. Desire other things so far as they tend to this: love the creature, as it leads to the Creator. But in every step you take, be this the glorious point that terminates your view. Let every affection, and thought, and word, and action, be sub ordinate to this. Whatever ye desire or fear, whatever ye seek or shun, whatever ye think, speak, or do, be it in order to your happiness in God, - the sole end, as well as source, of your being (ibid., pp. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
The Practice Of Christian And Religious Perfection Vol 3 Of 3 Classic Reprint
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Author : Alfonso Rodriguez
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2015-07-13
The Practice Of Christian And Religious Perfection Vol 3 Of 3 Classic Reprint written by Alfonso Rodriguez and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-07-13 with History categories.
Excerpt from The Practice of Christian and Religious Perfection, Vol. 3 of 3 The matters I have treated of in the first and second volume, regard a religious life in general, but these I now treat of, regard it in particular; and therefore I have entitled this third volume "Practice of Christian and Religious Perfection." - Things are so disposed in it, that they do not only suit all other religious orders as well as our own, but also that they may be very profitable to all secular persons, who aspire to perfection. For, though the first treatise, for example, speaks of the end and institution of our Society in particular, yet it omits not to treat of several general matters; such as good example, zeal for the salvation of souls, diffidence in ourselves, and confidence in God, fraternal correction, manifestation of conscience to our confessor and spiritual father, all which are subjects interesting to every one. And generally all the virtues I treat of, in this last volume, are proper to all sorts of persons; because every one may either embrace and practice them in desire, if the obligation of their state hinders them from observing them in effect; or they may make use of them to resist and overcome the contrary inclinations which nature causes in them. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
The School Of Christian Perfection
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Author : Alphonsus Liguori
language : en
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Release Date : 2018-08-15
The School Of Christian Perfection written by Alphonsus Liguori and has been published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-08-15 with categories.
Imprimatur. PREFACE In the ascetical writings of the holy Bishop and Doctor of the Church, St. Alphonsus de Ligouri, there is a characteristic charm and an irresistible attraction. Whoever reads them with the proper dispositions will discover in them an indefinable something that appeals to the heart and stirs it to its very depths. We imagine we see the loving personality of the holy Bishop before us, and hear the words of eternal life from his very lips. According to a beautiful legend, the visitor at the shrine of St. John at Ephesus can hear the pulsations of the Saint's heart enclosed in the tomb. The heart of Alphonsus still throbs in his ascetical writings, where the whole being of the Saint seems enshrined. Little wonder therefore that the reverence and love entertained towards him in life should have passed to his edifying works, the reflex of his very self. There are few ascetical writers more widely known and more sincerely loved than St. Alphonsus. The present volume is made up of choice selections from the various ascetical writings of the Saint. The order of virtues considered is that followed by the spiritual sons of St. Alphonsus in the Congregation of the Most Holy Redeemer. For each month of the year is assigned a particular virtue to which they are to devote their especial attention. This is a practice highly recommended by the masters of the spiritual life, and is fraught with the happiest results. It is hoped that the faithful will derive spiritual profit and pleasure from this course in "The School of Christian Perfection." C. J. W. ST. ALPHONSUS LIGUORI 5 PREFACE 7 Chapter 1 9 FAITH Chapter 2 36 HOPE Chapter 3 74 THE LOVE OF GOD Chapter 4 97 LOVE FOR OUR NEIGHBOR Chapter 5 113 POVERTY AND DETACHMENT Chapter 6 137 CHASTITY Chapter 7 161 OBEDIENCE Chapter 8 183 MEEKNESS AND HUMILITY Chapter 9 205 MORTIFICATION Chapter 10 224 RECOLLECTION Chapter 11 247 PRAYER Chapter 12 269 SELF-DENIAL AND LOVE OF THE CROSS
The Groundwork Of Christian Perfection
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Author : Patrick Ryan
language : en
Publisher: CreateSpace
Release Date : 2014-10-14
The Groundwork Of Christian Perfection written by Patrick Ryan and has been published by CreateSpace this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-10-14 with Religion categories.
This book is not written for any special class of persons. On this account, anything which would lead to the idea that it is a book exclusively for religious, is sedulously avoided. The principles laid down in it are only those that every good Christian, whether in religion or in the world, ought to know and to live up to. There are numbers of persons in the world who practise Perfection withou t any formal aim at it. It is for these especially that we write j as it appears to us that a little direction, and study of the grounds of Perfection, would be a wonderful help to them. Man's object in life is shown to consist in Charityin the love of God and the love of our neighbour. We have thought it very important to keep this point before the minds of our readers, because otherwise their devotions may be misdirected. We next deal with the various means of attaining to this end. The writer has made every effort to put things as briefly and as plainly as possible so that his teaching may be within the reach of the ordinary mind. He has avoided all digressions and has set before his readers their main business in life, telling them what they must do, rather than what they must not do. His plan did not permit him when treating of the virtues to treat of the opposite vices. With slight alterations the opening Chapters are taken for the most part from Father Scaramelli's Guide to the Spiritual Life, and the closing Chapters from the Christian and Religious Perfection of Father Rodriguez, This course is adopted because the writer believes that nothing better can be said on the subject than has been said by these two masters of the Spiritual Life. Their works cannot be too highly praised. They are excellent, and should be better known and studied, The Chapters on the Virtues are a summary of St. Thomas's teaching. To treat them at length is outside the scope of the present work, The desire of the writer is to promote the glory of God, and the spiritual advancement of Christians, so that they may be helped along the path of Perfection to their heavenly country.
The Path To Perfection An Examination And Restatement Of John Wesley S Doctrine Of Christian Perfection
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Author : W. E. Sangster
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2008-06-01
The Path To Perfection An Examination And Restatement Of John Wesley S Doctrine Of Christian Perfection written by W. E. Sangster and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008-06-01 with categories.
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