Incredible depth and detail that opened up the Mass Readings for me.
Please please put it on a DVD..
Great introduction to the catechism. Left me wanting more. We need a explanation on every paragraph.
The path of following Jesus is an ancient and storied spiritual tradition. Yet many believers are not familiar with the three major forms of prayer and the three stages of spiritual growth that exist to bring them closer to God.
In his most personal book yet, Dr. Brant Pitre draws on the riches of the Bible, the words of Jesus, and the writings of mystics across the centuries to shed light on the mystery—and wonder—of the spiritual life. Starting with the age-old belief that the path of prayer is not only informative but transformative, Dr. Pitre explores:
• the scriptural roots of vocal, meditative, and contemplative prayer
• the purgative, illuminative, and unitive stages of spiritual growth
• the spiritual exercises of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving
• the Jewish roots of the Lord’s Prayer
• Lectio Divina: how to pray with the Bible
• seven vices and their seven opposing virtues
• the battle of prayer: how to deal with difficulty and distractions
• the “dark night of the soul” in the Scriptures
Full of sacred truths, contemplative insights, and practical steps, Introduction to the Spiritual Life is a veritable biblical road map of the spiritual landscape that enables us to follow Jesus as our primary guide.
Hardcover: 336 pages
Publisher: Image (November 2, 2021)
I am thoroughly enjoying this introduction to Walking the Path of Prayer with Jesus. I have read a few other books on this subject, but struggled through them. Dr. Pitre gives a comprehensive but easy to read look at the Jewish Roots of each topic, Jesus and that topic, and Christian Tradition. Anyone looking into growing in the Spiritual Life should definitely read this book.
Easy to order and quick shipping! Please continue the great work you are doing. God Bless!
Service and communication great. The book was in great condition. However, one page has what almost appears to have a bite out of it. Looks torn or has maybe been caught in something.
I just started reading the book, so I can't give you a review right now.
I gave this book to a colleague who was a professor at the University of Pittsburgh with whom I worked with. He has been a Catholic all his life and was in awe of the explanations of the spiritual life that Dr Pitre writes about. He was very appreciative of receiving such an ‘inspired’ book.