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RESOURCES: Books We’ve Read

The Life of Teresa of Ávila

Teresa of Ávila shares her own life story, four stages of mystical prayer, the founding of the Discalced Carmelites, and her own mystical experiences. Continue reading “The Life of Teresa of Ávila”

Author toddPosted on January 16, 2020July 22, 2020Categories autobiography, books, carmelite, catholic, doctor of the church, history reformation, meditation, mystic, people, prayer of quiet, prayer of rapture, prayer of union, woman

Revelations of Divine Love by Julian of Norwich

Julian of Norwich (circa 1342 to circa 1416) was an English anchoress who is regarded as one of the most important Christian mystics. Continue reading “Revelations of Divine Love by Julian of Norwich”

Author toddPosted on January 16, 2020July 13, 2020Categories autobiography, books, history medieval, jesus christ, mystic

Books we’ve read

Here are the books we’ve already read in our Systematic Theology Project. Continue reading “Books we’ve read”

Author toddPosted on August 12, 2017September 13, 2020Categories books, theology

“Cur Deus Homo” by Anselm of Canterbury

Why did God the Son become a man? Anselm of Canterbury proposes it was to satisfy the wrath of God the Father. Continue reading ““Cur Deus Homo” by Anselm of Canterbury”

Author toddPosted on May 22, 2017July 13, 2020Categories books, history medieval, soteriology, theology

The Philokalia

The Philokalia is a collection of texts written between the 4th and 15th centuries by spiritual masters of the Eastern Orthodox hesychast tradition. Continue reading “The Philokalia”

Author toddPosted on June 6, 2016July 13, 2020Categories books, jesus prayer, mystic, orthodox

The Council of Trent

The Council of Trent (1545-1563) condemned the “heresy” of Protestantism. It is the embodiment of the Counter-Reformation. Continue reading “The Council of Trent”

Author toddPosted on January 29, 2016July 13, 2020Categories books, councils, history reformation

Watch for overarching themes

When you are reading one of the great theological books of all time, you will benefit the most if you watch for overarching themes. Continue reading “Watch for overarching themes”

Author toddPosted on January 12, 2016February 21, 2020Categories books, theology

Accepting delayed gratification

When you are reading one of the great theological books of all time, you will benefit the most if you can be patient and wait for results. Continue reading “Accepting delayed gratification”

Author toddPosted on January 11, 2016February 21, 2020Categories books, theology

Having the mindset of a learner

When you are reading one of the great theological books of all time, you will benefit the most if you have the mindset of a learner. Continue reading “Having the mindset of a learner”

Author toddPosted on January 10, 2016February 21, 2020Categories books, theology

The Way of a Pilgrim

The Bible calls us to pray continually. But how do we do it? A homeless Russian man found the way. His book is a celebrated masterpiece on continual prayer. Continue reading “The Way of a Pilgrim”

Author toddPosted on January 1, 2016July 13, 2020Categories books, jesus prayer, mystic, orthodox

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