When a 16th century Spanish nun named Teresa was asked how one could obtain the uniqueness of her prayer life, she simply pointed to the prayer Jesus taught us — the Our Father.
In this six-week Hagios Scripture study, you'll discover insights and realities in a prayer we say so frequently but may have never really considered on a more profound level. Saint Teresa of Ávila wrote that the Lord's Prayer "contained so many deep secrets."
Through Saint Teresa, we'll seek an enriched life of prayer for ourselves and a communion with God that Jesus himself invites us to enter into when we boldly say "Our Father."
The distinctive features of this Hagios Scripture Study include:
| Pages | 120 |
|---|---|
| Copyright | |
| ISBN | 978-1-63966-379-8 |
| Item | T3005 |
You know the eternal value of the Bible and have been moved in your heart to pick it up, but you’ve found it hard to navigate. Perhaps you’ve already tried reading the Bible and have been overwhelmed. Maybe you’re more familiar with the Bible but don’t understand how its wisdom can be useful in the world right now. If you’re trying to get more out of Sacred Scripture, Fr. Jeffrey Kirby, STD, is here to provide you with some down-to-earth, pastoral guidance in Understanding the Bible: A Catholic Guide to Applying God’s Word to Your Life Today.
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Interior Castle guides the spiritual seeker through each stage of development until the soul's final union with the divine. Includes an introduction written by Teresa Tomeo.
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