Francis of Assisi - The Prophet: Early Documents, vol. 3

Francis of Assisi - The Prophet: Early Documents, vol. 3

Author: Regis J. Armstrong

Publisher: New City Press

Published: 1999

Total Pages: 892

ISBN-13: 1565481143

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The Prophet is the third volume in this extraordinary series of "the writings of Saint Francis and those of the early Franciscan witnesses" and it will "be of estimable value to scholars, students, and lovers of Il Poverello as well...a scholarly achievement done in the service of history, theology and spirituality." (Lawrence Cunningham)


Sheela-na-gigs

Sheela-na-gigs

Author: Barbara Freitag

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2005-08-15

Total Pages: 228

ISBN-13: 1134282494

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A study of the mysterious stone carvings of naked females exposing their genitals on medieval churches all over the British Isles.


Praying Scripture for a Change

Praying Scripture for a Change

Author: Dr. Timothy Gray

Publisher: Ascension Press

Published: 2014-06-26

Total Pages: 114

ISBN-13:

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If you’re looking to learn how to get the most out of prayer, this book is indispensable. As St. Augustine notes, When we pray, we speak to God; when we read Scripture, God speaks to us. The key to enriching our prayer is learning the language of Christianity, and the most effective way to learn the language of Christianity is an ancient technique known as lectio divina (“divine reading”). In these pages, you will learn: ● How God speaks directly to each of us in Scripture. ● How to overcome the obstacles to a consistent and fruitful prayer life. ● Why the fourfold method of lectio divina leads us directly into the heart of contemplative prayer. ● Strategies for reading - and praying - the Bible fruitfully. ● What Christian meditation is and how it differs from non-Christian approaches. ● How everyone - not just saints and mystics - can truly reach mystical union with God. In this succinct book, Catholic theologian and biblical scholar Dr. Tim Gray walks you through the Bible and the wisdom of the saints to reveal the practical steps of this great treasure of our Tradition. Learning the simple steps of lectio divina will provide a practical and effective way for you to enhance your prayer life through the power of God’s Word.