Love Unveiled
Love Unveiled

Author: A. H. Almaas

Publisher: Shambhala Publications

Published: 2020-04-28

Total Pages: 297

ISBN-13: 0834842726

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A passionate and deep exploration of how love is essential to our spiritual growth and development, from beloved author and teacher A. H. Almaas. Love is a universal energy--and a primary force that powers our movement toward spiritual illumination. All the ways we need love are simply reflections of our need for spiritual growth. In Love Unveiled, A. H. Almaas explores three dimensions of love: appreciative love--the true liking of somebody or something; merging or connecting love--a force that melts away separateness; and passionate, ecstatic love--capable of consuming us from inside. In their own way, each reveals the beauty and exquisiteness of our spiritual heart, which is the heart of the divine. However, the path of spiritual love is not without challenges. Almaas explores the barriers that tend to block our experience of loving awakening and provides experiential exercises throughout the book to help readers along their path. The exercises focus on the obstacles or misunderstandings that commonly arise for each quality or dimension of love. Presented in the form of writing or monologuing prompts, readers can work independently or in small groups to confront the emotional obstacles on their spiritual path. Regardless of where you are on your path, Love Unveiled will help you explore love in three essential dimensions and gain a deeper connection to yourself.

Love Unveiled
Love Unveiled

Author: Edward Sri

Publisher: Ignatius Press

Published: 2015-08-13

Total Pages: 289

ISBN-13: 1681496763

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Man cannot live without love.... His life is senseless if love is not revealed to him, if he does not encounter love, if he does not experience it and make it his own, if he does not participate intimately in it. — John Paul II, Redemptor Hominis If you were asked what immediately comes to mind when you hear the words "Catholic Church", would you answer an intimate relationship with the God who loves me? If not, you would do well to read this engaging and thought-provoking book which explains why such a relationship is the reason for everything the Church does and teaches. Professor Edward Sri will show you how all the pieces of the Catholic faith, including the most baffling ones, fit together to make one beautiful mosaic of God's love for us and our own participation in that all-encompassing love. Using the Catechism of the Catholic Church as his itinerary, Sri will walk you through all the important aspects of the Catholic Church—what Catholics believe about God and the difference it should make in life. Along the way he addresses such often-heard questions as: Why do I need the Church—can't I be spiritual on my own? Isn't one religion just as good as another? How is the death of a man two thousand years ago relevant for my life today? Why does the Church talk so much about morality? Can't I make up my own morals? Is it really our responsibility to care for the poor— doesn't God help those who help themselves? Why do Catholics and Protestants disagree? Must Catholics worship Mary and always obey the pope? More than an intellectual enterprise, this work is also a deep spiritual reflection and a practical guide to living out our faith in Christ. It aims to form both the head and the heart, not only helping us to understand Jesus and his plan of salvation, but inspiring us to love God and our neighbor better.

The Power of Divine Eros
The Power of Divine Eros

Author: A. H. Almaas

Publisher: Shambhala Publications

Published: 2013-09-17

Total Pages: 257

ISBN-13: 0834829134

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Two innovative spiritual teachers show how to use desire and passion—eros—as a gateway to realizing our fullest potential What do desire and passion have to do with our spiritual journey? According to A. H. Almaas and Karen Johnson, they are an essential part of it. Conventional wisdom cautions that desire and passion are opposed to the spiritual path—that engaging in desire will take you more into the world, into egoic life. And for most people, that is exactly what happens. We naturally tend to experience wanting in a self-centered way. The Power of Divine Eros challenges the view that the divine and the erotic are separate. When we open to the energy, aliveness, spontaneity, and zest of erotic love, we will find it inseparable from the realm of the holy and sacred. When this is understood, desire and passion become a gateway to wholeness and to realizing our full potential. Through guided exercises, the authors reveal how our relationships become opportunities on the spiritual journey to express ourselves authentically, to relate with openness, and to discover dynamic inner realms with another person. Through embodying the energy of eros, each of us can learn to be fully real and alive in all of our interactions.

A Course of Love
A Course of Love

Author: Mari Perron

Publisher: CreateSpace

Published: 2011-03-01

Total Pages: 310

ISBN-13: 9781456580315

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No matter how much is learned, if that learning remains in our heads, it is not enough. Unless learning touches our hearts, it's never going to bring us the wisdom we seek, the peace we desire, or the intimacy and connection for which we yearn. A new and more receptive way of knowing is needed, and is found in this course for the heart. "A Course of Love" was received by Mari Perron and given to be a "new" course in miracles. It is for the heart what "A Course in Miracles" is for the mind. For many, it is the next step in a journey already begun.

Love Unveiled
Love Unveiled

Author: Edward Sri, Ph.D

Publisher: Ignatius Press

Published: 2015

Total Pages: 297

ISBN-13: 1621640280

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Based on the acclaimed film series, Symbolon: The Catholic Faith Explained, this book leads readers through the “big picture” of the Catholic faith. Professor Sri helps you discover all the essential aspects of the Catholic faith - from creation, the cross and the Church, to the sacraments, social teaching, sexual ethics, purgatory, the papacy and prayer. The author shows how all the aspects of the faith fit together into the one overarching story of God’s love for us and our participation in that love. He uses the Catechism of the Catholic Church for our itinerary, focusing on the four main pillars of the Catechism – Creed, Sacraments, Moral Life and Prayer As we walk through core Catholic beliefs, he addresses common questions people have today, such as: • Why do I need the Church - can’t I just be spiritual on my own? • Isn’t one religion just as good as another? • How is the death of a man 2,000 years ago, in a city far away, relevant for my life today? • Why does the Church talk about morality so much? Can’t I make up my own morality? • Is it really our responsibility to care for the poor— doesn’t God help those who help themselves? • Addresses common questions Protestants have about Mary, the Bible, Confession, the Papacy, the Mass. Much more than an intellectual enterprise, this work is also a deep spiritual reflection that draws upon the beauty of the Catholic tradition and the insights of the saints. It offers many practical applications to our daily lives, considering how the various aspects of the faith invite us to a deeper conversion— to love God more and entrust ourselves to him. Thus, this book aims to form the head and the heart, helping us to not only understand Jesus and his plan of salvation, but inspires us to love him and our neighbor more. For this is what the faith is all about: “Being a Christian is not the result of an ethical choice or a lofty idea, but the encounter with an event, a person, which gives life a new horizon and a decisive direction.” (Pope Benedict XVI)

Sacrifice Unveiled
Sacrifice Unveiled

Author: Robert J. Daly

Publisher: A&C Black

Published: 2009-06-13

Total Pages: 277

ISBN-13: 0567034216

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Offers a new understaning of sacrifice as a response to love and an entering into the self-giving life of God

Suns of God
Suns of God

Author: Acharya S

Publisher: Adventures Unlimited Press

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 666

ISBN-13: 9781931882316

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Unlike many modern historians, Perry was a diffusionist who believed that modern civilization began in Egypt and was spread via ships to Indonesia, the Pacific Islands, and even to North America. Perry traces the origin of megalithic culture starting in Egypt, and then across the Pacific. Searching for gold, obsidian, and pearls, they travelled across the Pacific to the American Southwest and Mexico.

Divine Love Unveiled
Divine Love Unveiled

Author: Atiya Nur

Publisher: Independently Published

Published: 2024-05-11

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13:

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Introducing "Divine Love Unveiled" by Atiya Nur - a profound exploration into the transformative power of love that transcends time, space, and circumstance. In this captivating book, Atiya Nur invites you on a soul-stirring journey to uncover the timeless wisdom and boundless grace of divine love. Drawing upon her own spiritual experiences and insights, Atiya Nur delves deep into the heart of Islamic spirituality to reveal the profound significance of divine love in every aspect of our lives. Through vivid storytelling and poetic prose, Atiya Nur illuminates the path to awakening the soul and embracing the infinite love that surrounds us. From the depths of despair to the heights of ecstasy, "Divine Love Unveiled" offers a roadmap for navigating life's challenges with grace, courage, and unwavering faith. With clarity and compassion, Atiya Nur explores the sacred teachings of Islam and the transformative power of divine love to heal, uplift, and inspire. From the depths of the Quran to the timeless wisdom of the Sufi saints, "Divine Love Unveiled" offers a treasure trove of insights and revelations that will touch your heart and awaken your spirit. Whether you are seeking solace in times of adversity, inspiration for spiritual growth, or simply a deeper understanding of the mysteries of divine love, "Divine Love Unveiled" is a must-read for anyone on the journey of self-discovery and awakening. Atiya Nur is a renowned spiritual teacher, author, and mystic who has dedicated her life to sharing the transformative power of divine love with others. With a background in Islamic theology and Sufi mysticism, Atiya Nur brings a wealth of knowledge and insight to her writing, guiding readers on a journey of profound spiritual awakening and transformation. Prepare to be inspired, uplifted, and transformed as you embark on the journey of a lifetime with "Divine Love Unveiled" by Atiya Nur. Allow yourself to be swept away by the timeless wisdom and boundless grace of divine love, and discover the true essence of what it means to live a life filled with love, purpose, and meaning.

Reasonable Faith
Reasonable Faith

Author: William Lane Craig

Publisher: Crossway

Published: 2008

Total Pages: 418

ISBN-13: 1433501155

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This updated edition by one of the world's leading apologists presents a systematic, positive case for Christianity that reflects the latest work in the contemporary hard sciences and humanities. Brilliant and accessible.