Fire of Mercy, Heart of the Word
Fire of Mercy, Heart of the Word

Author: Erasmo Leiva-Merikakis

Publisher: Ignatius Press

Published: 2013-02-28

Total Pages: 871

ISBN-13: 1586176986

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To the unstudied eye, St. Matthew's gospel can seem a terse narrative, almost a historical document and not the tremendously spiritual (and doctrinal) storehouse that it is. In his third volume of meditations on Matthew (chapters 19-25), Erasmo Leiva continues to show Matthew's prose to be not terse so much as economical--astoundingly so given its depth. The lay reader can derive great profit from reading this. Each short meditation comments on a verse or two, pointing to some facet of the text not immediately apparent, but rich with meaning. Leiva's work is scholarly but eminently approachable by the lay reader. The tone is very much of "taste and see how good the Lord is" and an invitation of "friend, come up higher!." The goal of the book is to help the reader experience the heat of the divine heart and the light of the divine Word. Leiva comments on the Greek text, demonstrating nuances in the text that defy translation. He uses numerous quotes from the Fathers and the Liturgy of the Church to demonstrate the way the Tradition has lived and read the Word of God. His theological reflection vivifies doctrine by seeking its roots in the words and actions of Jesus.

Fire of Mercy, Heart of the Word, Vol 1
Fire of Mercy, Heart of the Word, Vol 1

Author: Erasmo Leiva-Merikakis

Publisher: Ignatius Press

Published: 1996-01-01

Total Pages: 927

ISBN-13: 0898705584

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To the unstudied eye, Matthew's gospel can seem a terse narrative, almost a historical document and not the tremendously spiritual (and doctrinal) storehouse that it is. Erasmo Leiva here acts as our guide, showing Matthew's prose to be not terse so much as economical--astoundingly so given its depth. The lay reader can derive great profit from reading this. Each short meditation comments on a verse or two, pointing to some facet of the text not immediately apparent. Leiva's work is scholarly but eminently approachable by the non-technical reader. The tone is very muchÊgustate et videte, quoniam suavis est DominusÊ[taste and see how good the Lord is]-as it is "friend, come up higher!". The goal of the book is to help the reader experience the heat of the divine heart/the light of the divine Word. Leiva points to Matthew's gospel as being deeply ecclesial because it is first Christological. He comments on the Greek text, demonstrating to the reader nuances in the text that defy translation into English without serious revision of the text. Leiva uses linguistic analysis to aid the non-Greek reader with the literal meaning of the text; numerous quotes from the Fathers and the liturgy of the church demonstrate the way the Tradition has lived and read the Word of God. His theological reflection vivifies doctrine by seeking its roots in the words and actions of Jesus.

For God So Loved the World
For God So Loved the World

Author: Dandi Daley Mackall

Publisher: Thomas Nelson Inc

Published: 2009-09-15

Total Pages: 17

ISBN-13: 140038530X

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Repeats bible verse, John 3:16, "For God so loved the world" in nine languages.

Fire of Mercy, Heart of the Word, Vol 2
Fire of Mercy, Heart of the Word, Vol 2

Author: Erasmo Leiva-Merikakis

Publisher: Ignatius Press

Published: 1996-01-01

Total Pages: 678

ISBN-13: 9780898709766

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To the unstudied eye, St. Matthew's gospel can seem a terse narrative, almost a historical document and not the tremendously spiritual (and doctrinal) storehouse that it is. In his third volume of meditations on Matthew (chapters 19-25), Erasmo Leiva continues to show Matthew's prose to be not terse so much as economical--astoundingly so given its depth. The lay reader can derive great profit from reading this. Each short meditation comments on a verse or two, pointing to some facet of the text not immediately apparent, but rich with meaning. Leiva's work is scholarly but eminently approachable by the lay reader. The tone is very much of "taste and see how good the Lord is" and an invitation of "friend, come up higher!." The goal of the book is to help the reader experience the heat of the divine heart and the light of the divine Word. Leiva comments on the Greek text, demonstrating nuances in the text that defy translation. He uses numerous quotes from the Fathers and the Liturgy of the Church to demonstrate the way the Tradition has lived and read the Word of God. His theological reflection vivifies doctrine by seeking its roots in the words and actions of Jesus.

Love's Sacred Order
Love's Sacred Order

Author: Erasmo Leiva-Merikakis

Publisher: Ignatius Press

Published: 2010-01-13

Total Pages: 172

ISBN-13: 1681493179

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When seeking to understand Christian love with some precision, we inevitably come to speak about order in loving. The title of this book, Love's Sacred Order, is intended to address the problem of the need for clarification in the matter of love, above all the question of the relationship among the different kinds of love, all of which make their legitimate claim on us. A central concern of these reflections is the fact that we can do as much harm to ourselves by being too restrictive as by being too permissive in what we allow to come under the heading of Christian love. The main intent of these meditations is to explore what the hierarchy might be that God established among all our human loves, on the one hand, and between these and the gratuitously revealed love of God that uncreated mystery, "kept secret for long ages", to which we could not have had access if God himself had not taken the initiative to manifest it in Christ Jesus. The author approaches this subject pondering and responding to issues raised in the widely known work of C.S. Lewis, The Four Loves, of which the year 2000 marks the fortieth anniversary of publication. This volume, then, is offered as a modest contribution to our celebration of this year of the Great Jubilee of our redemption, as well as an homage to the great Christian writer.

The Answer is Prayer
The Answer is Prayer

Author: Morris L. Venden

Publisher: Pacific PressPub Assn

Published: 1988-02

Total Pages: 190

ISBN-13: 9780816311200

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Morris Venden is best known in the Adventist Church for the sensible answers he gives to the questions people ask about how to make Christianity work in real life-such as:Why do other people always seem to get answers to their prayers, but I never do?Why should I expect answers to my prayers? The Bible says that God won't answer the prayers of a sinner. There's something I really want, but doesn't God get tired of hearing me ask for it over and over?Saying "Thy will be done" shows a lack of faith. Wouldn't we get more answers to prayer if we just told God what we want and then really believed we'd get it?Is God angry with me? Is that why He won't answer my prayer?In The Answer Is Prayer Venden responds to these and many other questions, both from the Bible and the writings of Ellen White. And, as always, he shows that underlying everything else is learning to know Jesus as a Friend. - The problem With PrayerKinds of PrayerWhy Pray?Arguing With GodIntercessory PrayerConditions to Answered PrayerPrayer and Cherished SinPrayer and Overcoming Prayer, Faith, and PromisiePrayer for HealingPersistence in PrayerWhen God SpeaksPrayer and FastingThy Will Be DonePray and WorkPrayer and PraiseWhy Things Get Worse When We Pray

Hannah's Prayer and Its Answer
Hannah's Prayer and Its Answer

Author: Ronald S. Wallace

Publisher: Eerdmans Publishing Company

Published: 2002

Total Pages: 113

ISBN-13: 9780802860682

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The Old Testament story of Hannah stands as a powerful example of the importance and efficacy of prayer, one timeless in its message and application. In this new volume Ronald Wallace transforms the story of Hannah into a satisfying and illuminating Bible study for individuals and groups. The fruit of a lifelong exploration of the biblical texts, this book reflects Wallace's sensitivity to both the ancient context and the contemporary relevance of the Hannah narrative. Central to the story of Hannah's humble piety is the role of prayer in the life of faith. By moving carefully through the first seven chapters of 1 Samuel, readers will not only find encouragement for their own prayer life but will also discover the importance of praying for the people of God and for society as a whole. Filled with scholarly insight yet easily accessible to readers at every level, Hannah's Prayer and Its Answer provides a wonderful guide to this beloved -- and spiritually rich -- portion of scripture.

The Way of the Disciple
The Way of the Disciple

Author: Erasmo Leiva-Merikakis

Publisher: Ignatius Press

Published: 2009-10-27

Total Pages: 156

ISBN-13: 1681495686

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This book explores in depth six Gospel scenes so as to discover in these the essential elements of Christian discipleship. It describes the basic requirements for receiving the Word of God effectively in our hearts: namely, that we "become wet clay in God's hands", so that God can impress upon us any form he chooses. It also contemplates the vital position of the Mother of the Lord in the life of his disciples. The author shows that the call to discipleship is above all an invitation to intimate companionship with Jesus, as we read in Mark: "Jesus called to him those whom he desired... in order that they might be with him" (3:14-15). What we normally call the "active apostolate" can never be an end in itself, but only the fruits of a life of prayer and adoration. These are what must be at the heart of a disciple's life, which can never be swept up by mere activism.

The Very Pure Word of God
The Very Pure Word of God

Author: Peter Adam

Publisher:

Published: 2012

Total Pages: 82

ISBN-13: 9781906327095

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The recent celebration of the 350th anniversary of the 1662 Book of Common Prayer has helped to stimulate a renewed interest in its teaching and fundamental contribution to Anglican identity. Archbishop Cranmer and others involved in the English Reformation knew well that the content and shape of the services set out in the Prayer Book were vital ways of teaching congregations biblical truth and the principles of the Christian gospel. Thus the aim of this series of booklets which focus on the Formularies of the Church of England and the elements of the different services within the Prayer Book is to highlight what those services teach about the Christian faith and to demonstrate how they are also designed to shape the practice of that faith. As well as providing an account of the origins of the Prayer Book services, these booklets are designed to offer practical guidance on how such services may be used in Christian ministry nowadays. In this overview of the Book of Common Prayer, Peter Adam brings us back again and again to its emphasis on the 'very pure word of God', setting the gold standard and hallmark of all our liturgy. Peter Adam served as Vicar of St Jude's Carlton, and as Principal of Ridley College in Melbourne Australia. He is currently Vicar Emeritus of St Jude's, and Canon of St Paul's Cathedral Melbourne.