The Liturgy of the Hours as a “Liturgy” is part of the public worship of the Church. It is “of the Hours” since it refers to the prayers of the Church which consecrate the different hours of the day. The Liturgy of the Hours is also known as the Divine Office. The Liturgy of the [...]
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A Book Recommendation – Liturgy of the Hours
Posted in book recommendations, tagged Bible, christ, christian, christianity, church, faith, god, jesus, jesus christ, meditations, religion, spirituality, theology on January 27, 2010 | 1 Comment »
A Book Recommendation – Madonna: Mary in the Catholic Tradition
Posted in book recommendations, tagged Bible, christ, christian, christianity, church, faith, god, jesus, jesus christ, mary, religion, theology on January 2, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
This book by Father Frederick Jelly provides a fascinating read on Mary’s role in the history of salvation and the basis for the various Marian dogmas of the Catholic Church.
A Book Recommendation – A Million Miles in a Thousand Years
Posted in book recommendations, tagged Bible, books, christ, christian, christianity, church, faith, god, jesus, jesus christ, religion, theology on September 30, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Follow this link to an online Christianity Today review of Donald Miller’s latest book, http://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2009/october/7.63.html , You see, this book is (ostensibly) about the process of turning Jazz into a movie. Two filmmakers come calling, Miller agrees to have his life scripted for the screen, and the three men collaborate on a screenplay. It’s a chance [...]
A Book Recommendation – The Path of Life
Posted in book recommendations, tagged Bible, books, christ, christian, christianity, church, faith, god, jesus, jesus christ, religion, spirituality, theology on September 17, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Here is a good introduction, by Cyprian Smith a Benedictine monk, on Christian spirituality according to the Rule of St. Benedict and how these ideas can be incorporated into the everyday life 0f a Christian, how to make the whole of our life holy.
A Book Recommendation
Posted in book recommendations, tagged Bible, books, christ, christian, christianity, church, faith, god, jesus, jesus christ, religion, theology on September 10, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
This pocket size book provides a concise resource for anyone looking for answers to those tough questions regarding Christianity. This book is a condensed version of the very popular Handbook of Christian Apologetics by Kreeft and Tacelli.
A Book Recommendation – The God I Don’t Understand
Posted in book recommendations, tagged Bible, books, christ, christian, christianity, church, faith, god, jesus, jesus christ, religion, theology on July 29, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Follow this link to read an interesting review of this book The God I Don’t Understand by Chrsitopher J. H. Wright and a comparison to that other very popular book The Shack, http://www.christianitytoday.com/bc/columns/bookoftheweek/itainttheshack.html .
A Book Recommendation – The Spirit of Mediaeval Philosophy
Posted in book recommendations, tagged Bible, christ, christian, christianity, church, faith, god, jesus, jesus christ, religion, theology on June 9, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
I’ve been reading this book by Etienne Gilson and have found it to be a great read.
A Book Recommendation – The Mass of the Early Christians
Posted in book recommendations, tagged Bible, books, christ, christian, christianity, church, faith, god, jesus, jesus christ, religion, theology on May 13, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
This is the 2nd edition of a book by Mike Aquilina that explores and traces the historical background of the Mass going back to the time right after the risen Christ showing the similarities to the Mass as it is celebrated today.
A Book Recommendation – The Waters of Siloe
Posted in book recommendations, tagged Bible, christ, christian, christianity, church, faith, god, jesus, jesus christ, monasticism, religion, theology, thomas merton on April 16, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
This is a fascinating book that was written by Thomas Merton that explores the origins and the history of the Cistercian Order founded in 1098 and its development to soon after the time when Merton joined the Abbey in Gethsemani. The title of the book is derived from the 12th century recognition by the Cistercians [...]
A Book Recommendation
Posted in book recommendations, tagged Bible, books, christ, christian, christianity, church, faith, god, jesus, jesus christ, meditations, monasticism, religion, spirituality, theology on April 2, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Here is a great book by Joan Chittister (OSB) that provides a daily spiritual reading from the Rule of St. Benedict and her insightful interpretation placing Benedict’s message in the context of contemporary life. A great way to bring the Rule into your spiritual practice.
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