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Author: Rosena Marie
Publisher: Sophia Institute Press
Published: 2008
Total Pages: 255
ISBN-13: 1933184353
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →In The Mystery and Destiny of the Church, Dominican Sister Rosena Marie explores the reality of Gods loving intervention in creation, and illuminates His millennia-long plan for redeeming it: the plan that we have come to call Salvation History.
Author: Henri De Lubac
Publisher: Ignatius Press
Published: 2022-02-21
Total Pages: 214
ISBN-13: 1642291900
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →The Church: a body so diverse, so manifold, often so divided, that one struggles to define her, to see her face. "If I seek a glimpse of her, where will I find her?" asks theologian Henri de Lubac, S.J. In these reflections written at the end of Vatican II, de Lubac,who played a key role at the Council yet was leery of rapid reform, searches out the wrinkled, mysterious beauty of the Church he loves as his mother. The Catholic Church is such a paradox, a unity of opposites, that many are scandalized, a fact from which de Lubac does not shrink: "I am told that she is holy, yet I see her full of sinners.... I am assured that she is universal, ... yet so often I note that her members, as if by fate, huddle timidly together in closed enclaves, just like human beings everywhere." But her distinctive beauty, when he beholds it, leaves him floored, "this beauty most rare, most improbable, most disconcerting ... not the complete achievement of human perfection, ... but a strange and supernatural beauty opening unknown vistas to me." These seven brief studies on the mystery of Christ's Church illuminate the documents of Vatican II and offer nourishment and clarity to those confused by turbulence or hypocrisy among Christians. De Lubac, who was made a Cardinal by Pope John Paul II before his death in 1991, reflects deeply on the nature of authentic holiness in the modern world and argues that sainthood is not only possible but already - through the work of the Holy Spirit - quite alive amidst all the storms, whether in his time or in ours.
Author: Benoit-Dominique de La Soujeole, OP
Publisher: CUA Press
Published: 2014
Total Pages: 672
ISBN-13: 0813226074
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Introduction to the Mystery of the Church is an ecclesiological survey presenting a doctrinal synthesis of the Church. The author's intention is to propose an overview of this mystery in connection with the entirety of the Christian mystery. The book is divided into two major parts, the first presenting the foundations in the Bible and the tradition up to our day, and the second being an explanatory proposal introducing the reader to the Church's definition and personality and concluding with an exposition of the four properties enunciated in the Creed (one, holy, catholic, and apostolic). The value of this way of proceeding is first and foremost in the proposal of a synthesis that allows one to situate each question in its rightful place, such study being oriented toward a better overall grasp of the subject. As the title suggests, the book is an introduction that should allow the reader to apprehend the mystery in its internal coherence in order subsequently, with the aid of other texts, to be able to enter more deeply into the study of one or other specific point. While this ecclesiology treatise is written from a Catholic point of view, an ecumenical perspective is often present, either through the presentation of divergent views from other Christian confessions or through the proposal for a theological convergence.
Author: Paul Haffner
Publisher: Gracewing Publishing
Published: 2007
Total Pages: 340
ISBN-13: 9780852441336
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Mystery of the Church presents a global picture of the main themes of current ecclesiology. First, it deals with the institution of the Church and her essential nature. Subsequently the four hallmarks of the Church are described. Her unity and holiness are guaranteed by the sanctity of Christ her Head despite the sinfulness of her members. The catholicity of the Church is also examined from the perspective of Eastern Christendom. The apostolicity of the Church leads to a description of the Petrine Office. The Church is seen as the instrument of salvation, and her relationship with the State and with science is investigated. Finally the Church is pictured as leading to the Kingdom of God. This is the fifth volume of Fr Paul Haffner's systematic exposition of theology - previously published volumes in this series: Mystery of Creation, The Mystery of Mary, The Mystery of Reason, The Sacramental Mystery. Paul Haffner is a priest and professor of theology at Regina Apostolorum University in Rome, visiting professor at the Pontifical Gregorian University, and adjunct lecturer at Duquesne University Roman Campus.
Author: Charles Crismier
Publisher:
Published: 2011-10-12
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9780971842861
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →GOD HAS A SECRET. It is a life-changing, destiny-determining "secret." It is a "secret" because the Bible says it is. It is God's secret because He has declared it to be "secret." Yet it is a secret God desires to disclose to all who will seek it, unlocking all of the covenantal blessings and promises of God, both on earth and for eternity. SECRETS ARE LIKE MYSTERIES. A mystery cries to be mastered. It remains a mystery until the right connections of fact are discerned, unveiling truth that sweeps away the shroud of "mystery." So it is with secrets. Once uncovered, the secret is no longer "secret" but becomes available for decision-making regarding life direction and eternal destiny. Such is The Secret of the Lord. "SECRETS" ABOUND. They can lure the unsuspecting to invest th eir lives and resources in false hopes leading to broken promises, disillusionment, and eventually eternal destruction. Yet God's secret is singular and secure in a world offering a buffet table of supposed spiritual "secrets." So important is God's "secret," that it becomes our Creator's final gospel message to our planet before the Second Coming of Jesus Christ. There has never been a more urgent time to discover The Secret of the Lord.
Author: Charles R. Swindoll
Publisher: Thomas Nelson
Published: 2001-09-30
Total Pages: 197
ISBN-13: 1418568309
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →"I don't think I've ever met anyone who hasn't struggled with the desire to know God's will. The problem is, this struggle often involved a great deal of confusion and worry." ?Chuck Swindoll Many people have the idea that if they could just somehow find that single planned direction, they would be effortlessly swept through life. But life is not like that. Probably the most misunderstood factor of discovering God's will is the thought that, If I do this, the struggles will end, the questions are over, the answers come, and I live hapily ever after. But that's not reality. Does that mean that God's will must remain opaque to us?that we must muddle and grope blindly through life with no clue to what He wants for us? "Not at all," says Charles Swindoll. In this groundbreaking book, Swindoll invites us to join him on a spiritual quest. "I believe God's will for us in this life is not some black-and-white objective designed to take us to an appointed destination here on earth as much as it is about the journey itself . . . and what matters to Him in our lives." The Mystery of God's Will overflows with practical insights, humor, and unforgettable stories that will de-mystify, clarify, and put your mind at ease.
Author: Mark G. Trotter
Publisher:
Published: 2019-01-15
Total Pages:
ISBN-13: 9781950004010
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →The theme verse of the 52 Weeks Of Pursuit is Jeremiah 29:13: "And ye shall seek me, and find me, when ye shall search for me with all of your heart." That search is, obviously, made by pursuing God with all of our hearts - through the pages of His word! The 52 Weeks Of Pursuit is designed to help someone who possesses that passion to "stay between the white lines" biblically, as they make that search. The 52 Weeks Of Pursuit seeks to employ the foundational principles of Bible study that are found in Scripture, as it provides a brief exposition on every chapter in the Bible.
Author: Kevin Zadai
Publisher: Destiny Image Publishers
Published: 2020-08-18
Total Pages: 224
ISBN-13: 1680315145
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →God Wants to Talk to You! Many people go through life wishing they could hear from God. They long to know His plans and purposes for their lives, and they long to benefit from His direction in their daily decisions. The truth is, you were made to hear Gods voice! God created you for intimacy with Him, and He longs to speak with you, moment by moment! My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me. --John 10:27, NLT In his latest book, You Can Hear Gods Voice, author Kevin L. Zadai helps you develop your ability to hear Gods words every day. Learn to recognize Gods voice apart from other voices Encounter new clarity in knowing Gods will Access your many rights and privileges as a believer Walk in increased discernment through Holy Spirit power Experience transformation by renewing your mind As you walk and talk with God, youll find yourself living the abundant life of blessing that you were meant to live!
Author: Richard Rohr
Publisher: Gracewing Publishing
Published: 1996
Total Pages: 196
ISBN-13: 9780852443088
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Richard Rohr, internationally known retreat leader, speaker and writer, plumbs the depths of the Job's story and its relevance for us today. Rohr strips Christian faith down to the essentials, beyond glib answers and a "hand-me-down" experience of God, and points the way to true knowing. In this invigorating exploration, the tension between suffering and faith becomes a powerful means to an authentic, open connection with the divine.
Author: Theodore A. Green
Publisher: Theodore A Green
Published: 2009-05-06
Total Pages: 273
ISBN-13: 1442154098
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →"Ps 71:1 In thee, O LORD, do I put my trust: let me never be put to confusion." The Deliberate Design of Destiny incorporates the great and courageous recent works of intelligent design scientists into a workable theory. This book answer the "Who, What, When, Where, Why and How" of creation from the Intelligent Design perspective. Understand the mystery kept secret since the world began. (Rom 16:25) The world blunders in confusion because largely the academic and industrial science institutions confuse the origins of human destiny and purpose. Their aversion to faith and their exclusion of God confuses their efforts to understand this Mystery keep secret since the world began. The Deliberate Design of Destiny explores the reason people, society and nations do not comprehend creation's design and purpose and become doomed to confusion and chaos. It explains how this ignorance allows the enemy of God to manipulate the world of men unto a destiny of destruction.
