Ignatius press sep 2016 (3 Ergebnisse)

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Staunchly atheist Sally Read converted to Catholicism in the space of nine electric months. In 2010, Read was heralded as one of the bright young writers of the British poetry scene. Feminist and deeply anti-Catholic, she was writing a book about female sexuality when, during her research, she spoke with a Catholicpriest. The interview led her on a dramatic spiritual quest that ended up at theVatican itself, where she was received into the Catholic Church.Unsurprisingly, this story is written in the vivid language of poetry. Read relates her encounters with the Father, the Spirit and then the Son exactlyin the way they were given to her--timely, revelatory and compelling. Thesetransforming events threw new light onto the experiences of her past--her father's death, her work as a psychiatric nurse and her single years in London--while they illumined the challenges of marriage and motherhood in a foreign country. As she developed a close intimacy with the new love thaterupted into her life, Christ himself, she found herself coming to embrace a faith she had previously rejected as bigoted and stifling.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - This attractive and thorough little Catechism teaches children the beauty of the Catholic Faith by answering fundamental questions in easy-to-understand language. Centered on the profession of faith in the Apostles Creed, explanations are accompanied by Bible verses, prayers, and calls to action designed to help a child's faith develop into a vibrant, dynamic way of life.After each lesson there is a nice little summary Bible verse, a one sentence We Believe on the truth taught in the lesson, a 'Put into Practice' sample of how to live the lesson, a short 'Prayer', and a couple short questions to 'Test Yourself'.A catechism makes the Word of God ring within us to change our lives. The Word of God is no ordinary word. Saint John tells us that Jesus is the Word, which means the Word in person! Everything that God has to say to us, he says by giving us his Son, Jesus. This catechism helps us learn more about Jesus so that we can know him, follow him, and keep him always in our hearts. Vanvolsem, Emilie (illustrator).…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Renowned scholar Dr. Tim Gray masterfully guides you through the tumultuous and inspiring life of Peter--from his call to discipleship to his eventual martyrdom in Rome. Using Sacred Scripture and tradition, Dr. Gray highlights these important lessons from Peter's life, including: - How to become a trusting disciple and 'cast into the deep'- The pitfalls of living discipleship at a distance and the eventual denial that will come- How to recover from sin and accept God's mercy- How to become a bold witness to others of the love of JesusCome to better know, love, and follow Jesus through the Rock on whom he built his Church.…