The Celestial Hierarchy
The Celestial Hierarchy

Author: Pseudo-Dionysius the Areopagite

Publisher: Createspace Independent Pub

Published: 2013-05-25

Total Pages: 88

ISBN-13: 9781489557179

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De Coelesti Hierarchia is a Pseudo-Dionysian work onangelology, written in Greek and dated to ca. the 5th century CE; it exerted great influence on scholasticism and treats at great length the hierarchies of angels. The work has also been very influential in the development ofOrthodox Christian theology. Thomas Aquinas (Summa Theologica, I.108) follows the Hierarchia (6.7) in dividing the angels into three hierarchies each of which contains three orders, based on their proximity to God, corresponding to the nine orders of angels recognized by Pope St Gregory I. 1. Seraphim, Cherubim, and Thrones; 2. Dominations, Virtues, and Powers; 3. Principalities, Archangels, and Angels.

Pseudo-Dionysius
Pseudo-Dionysius

Author: Dionysius

Publisher: Paulist Press

Published: 1987

Total Pages: 334

ISBN-13: 9780809128389

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Here are the complete works of the enigmatic fifth- and sixth-century writer known as the Pseudo Dionysius, prepared by a team of six research scholars.

The Catholic Thing
The Catholic Thing

Author: Robert Royal

Publisher:

Published: 2013

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781587311055

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The Catholic "thing" - the concrete historical reality of Catholicism as a presence in human history - is the richest cultural tradition in the world. It values both faith and reason, and therefore has a great deal to say about politics and economics, war and peace, manners and morals, children and families, careers and vocations, and many other perennial and contemporary questions. In addition, it has inspired some of the greatest art, music, and architecture, while offering unparalleled human solidarity to tens of millions through hospitals, soup kitchens, schools, universities, and relief services. This volume brings together some of the very best commentary on a wide range of recent events and controversies by some of the very best Catholic writers in the English language: Ralph McInerny, Michael Novak, Fr. James V. Schall, Hadley Arkes, Robert Royal, Anthony Esolen, Brad Miner, George Marlin, David Warren, Austin Ruse, Francis Beckwith, and many others. Their contributions cover large Catholic subjects such as philosophy and theology, liturgy and Church dogma, postmodern culture, the Church and modern politics, literature, and music. But they also look into specific contemporary problems such as religious liberty, the role of Catholic officials in public life, growing moral hazards in bio-medical advances, and such like. The Catholic Thing is a virtual encyclopedia of Catholic thought about modern life.

Dionysius the Areopagite on the Divine Names and the Mystical Theology
Dionysius the Areopagite on the Divine Names and the Mystical Theology

Author: Clarence E. Rolt

Publisher: Cosimo, Inc.

Published: 2007-10-01

Total Pages: 213

ISBN-13: 1602068364

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First published in 1920, this book is a translation-the only known work of British scholar CLARENCE EDWIN ROLT (1880-1917)-of On the Divine Names and The Mystical Theology, by Dionysius the Areopagite, a first-century bishop of Athens. The author is often also referred to as "pseudo-Dionysius" because a variety of anachronisms suggest that the manuscript was actually written much later by an unknown writer. Despite the book's unclear origins, the writings are still greatly valued for their theological insight. Saint Thomas Aquinas often quoted from pseudo-Dionysius, as did many other famous and influential theologians and philosophers. Pseudo-Dionysius deals, here, with the Supra-Personality of God. Personality, by definition, is a quality limited to an individual. God, on the other hand, is the opposite of an individual. God is in all things, so one cannot speak of a personality for the divine. Rather, pseudo-Dionysius proposes a Supra-Personality, which describes aspects and qualities of the universal being. Religious scholars and Christians wanting a different understanding of the relationship between God and the universe will find this a challenging but ultimately thought-provoking study.

Communing With The Divine
Communing With The Divine

Author: Barbara Y. Martin

Publisher: SCB Distributors

Published: 2021-12-01

Total Pages: 330

ISBN-13: 1954944047

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“All seekers of truth yearn for the mystical experience. In this remarkable journey, you do not walk alone. With you is your indispensable partner to success—the spiritual hierarchy.” The Angelic Keys to Fulfilling Your Life's Purpose Award-winning authors Barbara Y. Martin and Dimitri Moraitis explore the sacred art of communing with celestial beings. Based on Martin's extensive direct clairvoyant experiences, this book will teach you to work closely with angels, archangels, and other divine beings who guide you in day-to-day living and help you achieve your destiny. You will learn how to strengthen your intuitive powers and hear what the divine is telling you, as well as thrilling accounts of Martin's compelling personal encounters with celestial beings and her eye-opening encounters with dark spirits. In Communing with the Divine, you will discover: •Various types of angels, including joy guides, teaching angels, and guardian angels •Techniques to call on Michael, Gabriel, Uriel, Raphael, and other Archangels •Ways in which leaders of the spiritual hierarchy influence your life •The nature of evil and the importance of spiritual protection •Keys to psychic and spiritual visions and clairvoyance •Meditation tools to access celestial realms with more than fifty meditative prayers that call on Divine Light and celestial beings for wisdom, love, prosperity, healing, peace, guidance, inspiration, and much more

Pseudo-Dionysius
Pseudo-Dionysius

Author: Paul Rorem

Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA

Published: 1993-05-20

Total Pages: 282

ISBN-13: 0195076648

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Dionysius the Areopagite is the pseudonymous author of an influential body of early (about 500 AD) Christian theological texts. Paul Rorem here explores the profound influence of these texts on medieval theolgy in the East and the West.

The Magnificent Prayers of Saint Bridget of Sweden
The Magnificent Prayers of Saint Bridget of Sweden

Author: Bridget

Publisher: Tan Books

Published: 1994-08

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780895552204

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Fifteen famous, inspiring and powerful prayers composed by St. Bridget of Sweden after her visions of the Passion and death of Jesus. Prayers are over 500 years old!