Catholic Spirituality in Focus.Catholic Spirituality The belief of the Roman Catholic Church is that, once one has accepted the faith (fides quae creditur) by making a personal act of faith (fides qua creditur), then one lives it out through spiritual practice. in Focus George E. Saint-Laurent Paragon House Publishers 1925 Oakcrest Avenue, Suite 7, St. Paul St. Paul as a missionary he fearlessly confronts the “perils of waters, of robbers, in the city, in the wilderness.” [N.T.: II Cor. 11:26] See : Bravery , MN 55113-2619 1557788650, $12.95 www.paragonhouse.com Written by comparative religion instructor George E. Saint-Laurent, Catholic Spirituality in Focus: Eight Themes of Mind and Heart is a thoughtful guide to blending the practical daily life of a Christian with ideals from the Gospel. Each chapter discusses a different virtuous ideal with reference to model individuals whose dedication spiritually embodied that ideal: Dorothy Day Dorothy Day (November 8, 1897 – November 29, 1980) was an American journalist turned social activist and devout member of the Catholic Church. She became known for her social justice campaigns in defense of the poor, forsaken, hungry and homeless. for the ideal of Christian Vision, Jacques Maritain for Christian Values The term Christian values usually refers to the values the speaker feels represent those found in the teachings of Christ as described in parts of the United States. The biblical teachings of Christ include |
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