Becoming Good Becoming Holy

Author : Mark O'Keefe
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
ISBN 13 : 1597522279
Total Pages : 193 pages
Book Rating : 4.74/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Becoming Good, Becoming Holy written by Mark O'Keefe and published by Wipf and Stock Publishers. This book was released on 2005-05-31 with total page 193 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a long-awaited and needed book about the mutual relationship between moral theology and spirituality -- in the past, at the present time, and with hope for the future. It is a gentle and convincing book, both in its tone and in its arguments. It is in the best sense a scientific book and at the same time an existential text. It appeals to mind and heart. This is a most useful book for every Christian striving to become ever more a discerning person, aiming at integration of prayer and life. Books like this strengthen my unbroken optimism about the ongoing renewal of Christian ethics and Christian spirituality."" Bernhard Haering, Gars, Germany In 'Becoming Good, Becoming Holy', Mark O'Keefe makes a valuable contribution to our understanding of the Christian life in its wholeness and integrity. By connecting love and justice; prayer, discernment, and moral decision making; fundamental option and spiritual growth, he challenges unhelpful divisions between Christian ethics and spirituality. His vision of conversion and of the Christian life as a dynamic totality will appeal to a wide range of readers."" Elizabeth Dreyer, Washington Theological Union Clearly written and insightful, 'Becoming Good, Becoming Holy' is a convincing response to the Second Vatican Council's call to renew Catholic moral theology by centering it on our life in Christ. Best of all, O'Keefe underscores both the pivotal connection between Eucharist and morality, and the integral role of prayer and discernment in Christian moral decision making."" Paul Wadell, Catholic Theological Union Mark O'Keefe, OSB, is Associate Professor of Moral Theology at St. Meinrad School of Theology and a Benedictine monk at St. Meinrad Archabbey. He is the author of 'What Are They Saying About Social Sin?' and his articles have appeared in 'New Theology Review', 'Irish Theological Quarterly', 'New Blackfriars', 'Eglise et Theologie', and other theological journals.

Author : Jeannine K. Brown
Publisher : Baker Academic
ISBN 13 : 0801039258
Total Pages : 224 pages
Book Rating : 4.56/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Becoming Whole and Holy written by Jeannine K. Brown and published by Baker Academic. This book was released on 2011-02 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This Christian formation text combines insights from social science, biblical studies, and ethics to present a dynamic vision of human holiness and wholeness.

Author : Fountain Hendricks
Publisher : Xulon Press
ISBN 13 : 9781625094919
Total Pages : 178 pages
Book Rating : 4.14/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Becoming Holy written by Fountain Hendricks and published by Xulon Press. This book was released on 2013-02-01 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Becoming holy is about transitioning from practicing Christian ethics to living in Godly character. It is a teaching tool that gives instruction and guidance on how to achieve the standard that Jesus teaches us in the gospels of the New Testament. Jesus taught and showed us how to live a life pleasing to God, but the key attribute in fulfilling the teaching of Jesus is being holy (consecrated). Becoming holy is not an external alternation but it's an internal transformation. The purpose of this book is to teach people how to achieve the position of holiness and how to live in Godly character. The term live is correlated with being consistent, it's not a one day event, it's a process. This book breaks the boundaries and limitations of modern tradionalism. The process of becoming holy is realizing who you are, then allowing God to break and destroy who you are so you can resurrect to who He wants you to be. This book will be an instrument that will explain what prevents people from being holy, what will cause you to be holy and why it's important to pursue holiness. The pursuit and achievement of holiness qualifies you to be a disciple for the Lord. 1st Peter 1:15-17 says "But as he which hath called you is holy, so be ye holy in all manner of conversation; Because it is written, Be ye holy; for I am holy."

Author : Nicholas J. Healy
Publisher : Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing
ISBN 13 : 0802865542
Total Pages : 321 pages
Book Rating : 4.40/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Being Holy in the World written by Nicholas J. Healy and published by Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing. This book was released on 2011 with total page 321 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "In Being holy in the world, Nicholas Healy and D.C. Schindler presents the first book-length study of David L. Schindler's thought, compiling essays by twelve scholars that examine Schindler's Trinitarian theology, ecclesiology, anthropology, and metaphysics in the context of the encounter between Christianity and contemporary culture"--Page [4] of cover.

Author : Albert Haase, OFM
Publisher : InterVarsity Press
ISBN 13 : 0830868348
Total Pages : 122 pages
Book Rating : 4.46/5 ( download)

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Download or read book This Sacred Moment written by Albert Haase, OFM and published by InterVarsity Press. This book was released on 2013-11-21 with total page 122 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What does it mean to be a holy person? The answer might surprise you. This delightful yet challenging book from spiritual director Albert Haase provides practical wisdom for becoming holy--right in the midst of "ordinary" life. "Any and every situation holds the grace for the transformation called holiness. . . . [By] imitating Christ and emptying myself for the benefit of another," Haase writes, "I can become holy right where I am." Haase guides us in this new way of living, offering practices that help us discern what God is calling us to in each moment, as well as clear direction for living in the Spirit, the source of our holiness. With brief, engaging chapters that share real stories of people who are living out holy transformation and short reflection questions, this book is designed to fit realistically into our already full lives. "I believe that holiness is not as elusive or impossible as most of us think," Haase says. "That's not to say it's easy; it certainly is not. But I think there are many people in the world . . . who know that God calls them right where they are. Living in and guided by the Spirit, they imitate Jesus: they selflessly respond to God's call in this sacred moment for the enrichment of others." You can too. Here's how.

Author : Jay Kesler
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781556615160
Total Pages : 196 pages
Book Rating : 4.67/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Being Holy, Being Human written by Jay Kesler and published by . This book was released on 1994 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Youth leader and college president, Jay Kesler, provides solid, practical wisdom to help Christian leaders resolve the tension between holiness and honest transparency they face daily. He offers insight on how to be a true role model.

Author : Warren W. Wiersbe
Publisher : David C Cook
ISBN 13 : 1434702650
Total Pages : 210 pages
Book Rating : 4.54/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Be Holy (Leviticus) written by Warren W. Wiersbe and published by David C Cook. This book was released on 2010-11-01 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover what matters most to God. We serve a holy God. And as His children, God longs for us to pursue a life that is pleasing to Him. But what does this look like? The book of Leviticus provides the answer. Originally written for the ancient Israelites, Leviticus continues to offer timeless principles for living that remain relevant to believers today. This study examines those principles, and explores how we can cultivate holiness in our daily lives. Part of Dr. Warren W. Wiersbe’s best-selling “BE” commentary series, BE Holy has now been updated with study questions and a new introduction by Ken Baugh. A respected pastor and Bible teacher, Dr. Wiersbe shares that personal purity matters a great deal to God. You’ll find a fresh appreciation for the holiness of God, and be challenged to continually grow into the likeness of our Savior.

Author : Richard Hooker
Publisher : CCEL
ISBN 13 : 1610250982
Total Pages : 77 pages
Book Rating : 4.86/5 ( download)

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Download or read book A Learned Discourse on Justification written by Richard Hooker and published by CCEL. This book was released on 1612 with total page 77 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Peter Kreeft
Publisher : Ignatius Press
ISBN 13 : 1621641023
Total Pages : 172 pages
Book Rating : 4.25/5 ( download)

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Download or read book How to Be Holy written by Peter Kreeft and published by Ignatius Press. This book was released on 2016 with total page 172 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Life, in the end, has only one tragedy: not to have been a saint." – Léon Bloy The ever-popular and prolific Peter Kreeft says that the most important question he has written about is how one becomes holy; or to put it another way, how one becomes a saint. This question is central to all the great religions, Kreeft demonstrates, for striving toward holiness, moving toward perfect love, is the whole purpose of life. Kreeft admits that he is only a beginner on the climb to holiness, and it is to novices like him that he has written this engaging and encouraging book. Using the insights and experiences of saints and great spiritual writers throughout history, Kreeft shows what holiness is and how it can be achieved. He especially draws upon the spiritual classic Abandonment to Divine Providence by Jean-Pierre de Caussade, S.J. The core of Caussade's timeless gem is that God reveals himself to all of us through the daily events of our lives. The surest way toward spiritual growth, therefore, is by perceiving and accepting the merciful will of God in every situation. Kreeft stresses the simplicity of his approach to holiness, which focuses mainly on the virtue of love. Sanctity is love, he asserts, and only that can give us what we all long for—deep and lasting joy.

Author : Steven R. Guthrie
Publisher : Baker Academic
ISBN 13 : 080102921X
Total Pages : 240 pages
Book Rating : 4.19/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Creator Spirit written by Steven R. Guthrie and published by Baker Academic. This book was released on 2011-05 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Examines areas of overlap between spirituality, human creativity, and the arts with the goal of refining how we speak and think about the Holy Spirit.