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by: William A. Barry, Robert G. Doherty
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Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 255.53
EAN: 9780809141128
ISBN: 0809141124
Label: Paulist Press
Manufacturer: Paulist Press
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 84
Publication Date: 2002-11
Publisher: Paulist Press
Sales Rank: 265185
Studio: Paulist Press
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In this enlightening book, William Barry and Robert Doherty explain just what makes Jesuits tick. Through an exploration of Jesuit spirituality--what makes it different from other spiritualities, even Ignatian spirituality--they help readers understand this religious order that has played a significant role in the life of individuals, of communities and of cultures. They demonstrate that at the heart of Jesuit spirituality lies a set of lifegiving and creative tensions between, for example, companionship and mission, obedience and learning from experience, and center and periphery in the Church.
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Rating: - No Longer Divided
One of the greatest challenges of responding with a life-giving "Yes" to the call to become a living reflection of Christ's presence in the world is dealing with the seemingly conflicting pulls. Do I spend time in prayer or in service? Do I want to join a religious order or become involved in a ministry where I live? "Contemplatives in Action" shows how these paradoxes can actually become a creative tension in our lives. It's wonderful!
Rating: - A wonderful, compact little gem
This small book is an excellent, accessible introduction to Jesuit spirituality. The authors, both highly respected Jesuits with vast experience of the Spiritual Exercises, have written a work intended for a general audience. Containing only 80 pages of text, the book is organized according to what the authors describe as "a set of lifegiving and creative tensions" inherent in Jesuit spirituality. Their approach is both innovative and clever. They cover some of the historical circumstances which ... Read More
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