Catholic Spiritual Practices: A Treasury of Old & New - Tapa blanda

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How did the maestro advise the young violinist?

There is a story of a young violinist who had an audition at Carnegie Hall. As she hurriedly exited the subway, she was momentarily disoriented. To her relief, she saw an old man with a violin under his arm and thought that surely he would know.

"Sir, can you tell me how to get to Carnegie Hall?" she asked.

"Practice," he said, with a grin.

It's the same way with Catholic spirituality--growing in faith is all about practice.

This collection by today's most respected Catholic writers offers a compendium of these practices, traditional and contemporary, that can enable us to sustain and grow a vibrant spiritual life. This must-have volume will quickly become a trusted companion for an entire lifetime of engagement with the beauty and richness of the Catholic faith.

Contents:
Catholic Spirituality in Practice / Colleen M. Griffith

Practices of Prayer

• The Lord's Prayer / N. T. Wright
• Praying with the Saints / Elizabeth A. Johnson, CSJ
• The Jesus Prayer / Joseph Wong, OSB, CAM
• Intercessory Prayer / Ann Ulanov and Barry Ulanov
• Centering Prayer / Joseph G. Sandman
• The Rosary/ Thomas H. Groome
• Liturgy of the Hours / Elizabeth Collier
• Praying with Images / Colleen M. Griffith
• Everyday Prayers / Compiled by Thomas H. Groome

Practices of Care

• Living the Sacramental Principle / Esther de Waal
• Practicing Hospitality / Ana Maria Pineda, RSM
• Practicing Forgiveness / Marjorie J. Thompson
• Family Life as Spiritual Practice / Wendy M. Wright
• Dia de los Muertos / Alex Garcia-Rivera
• Practicing Care for the Environment / United States Conference of Catholic Bishops

Practices of Spiritual Growth

• The Ignatian Examen / Dennis Mamm, SJ
• Spiritual Direction / Kathleen Fischer
• Retreats / Anne Luther
• Lectio Divina / Sandra M. Schneiders, IHM
• Discernment / David Lonsdale
• Eucharistic Adoration / Brian E. Daley, SJ
• The Angelus / Thomas H. Groome
• Stations of the Cross / Thomas H. Groome
• Fasting / Joan Chittister, OSB
• Thanksgiving after Communion / Thomas H. Groome
• Spiritual Practice Goes Digital / Barbara Radtke

Conclusion: Keep on Practicing, You'll Get Better at It / Thomas H. Groome

Biografía del autor

Griffith is Director of Formative Spirituality Program and Adjunct Assistant Professor of Theology, Institute of Religious Education and Pastoral Ministry, Boston College, Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts.

Thomas H. Groome is chair of the Department of Religious Education and Pastoral Ministry and professor of theology and religious education at Boston College s School of Theology and Ministry and author of What Makes Us Catholic?