Deus te Amat Posted January 30, 2008 Share Posted January 30, 2008 I am falling in love with Our Lord, and becoming at peace with the prospect of waiting a few more years. His will be done. I am simply wondering if you all have any book recommendations for a young discerner of the religious life as I continue to explore this path. Praise be to God! DtA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CatherineM Posted January 30, 2008 Share Posted January 30, 2008 The Holy Longing by Ron Rolheiser Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortnun Posted January 30, 2008 Share Posted January 30, 2008 [quote name='CatherineM' post='1452923' date='Jan 30 2008, 02:05 PM']The Holy Longing by Ron Rolheiser[/quote] I agree... quite excellent. I would also suggest reading through the pages of [b][url="http://www.phatmass.com/phorum/index.php?showtopic=29937"]this pinned thread[/url][/b]. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laudate_Dominum Posted January 30, 2008 Share Posted January 30, 2008 Some ideas: The ascetical works of Saint Alphonsus de Liguori (in particular [i]The True Spouse of Jesus Christ[/i]). [i]The Passion of Saint Therese of Lisieux[/i], by Guy Gaucher [i]I Want to See God/I Am a Daughter of the Church[/i] [i]Treatise on the Love of God[/i], by Saint Francis de Sales Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starets Posted January 31, 2008 Share Posted January 31, 2008 awwwe thanks for the update, DtA. Few things hold more promise than a desire to love and follow the Lord in simplicity. Casey, Michael. [b]Sacred Reading: The Ancient Art of Lectio Divina.[/b] Liguori, MO. Liguouri Publications, 1995. Very good introduction to the practice of Lectio Divina. Fry, Timothy, OSB. [b]RB1980: The Rule of St. Benedict in Latin and English with Notes[/b]. Collegeville, MN: The Liturgical Press. 1981. Long and expensive, but has good introductory material about the history of monasticism. It also has a series of essays on various monastic topics. Naturally the emphasis is heavily benedictine. Louth, Andrew. [b]The Origins of the Christian Mystical Tradition: From Plato to Denys[/b]. Oxford: Clarendon Press. 1981. This was originally a series of lectures given by the author through the Faculty of Theology. It is not exactly bedtime reading but you will learn a lot from it. Tugwell, Simon, O.P.[b] Ways of Imperfection: An Exploration of Christian Spirituality[/b]. Springfield, ILL: Templegate Publishers. One of the points he makes is that spirituality has to do with the whole of Christian life, not just prayer and contemplation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fr. Antony Maria OSB Posted January 31, 2008 Share Posted January 31, 2008 Hey Eda, glad to hear things are going well for you! I would definately recommend [i]The Interior Castle[/i] by St. Teresa of Avila and [i]Introduction to the Devout Life[/i] by St. Francis de Sales. And [i]The Story of a Soul[/i] by St. Therese of Lisieux (sp?). These don't necessarially have to deal with discernment, simply advancement in the spiritual life. May God bless and protect you always in all of your endeavors, especially your discernment! Your Brother in Christ, Joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deus te Amat Posted January 31, 2008 Author Share Posted January 31, 2008 [quote name='CatherineM' post='1452923' date='Jan 30 2008, 02:05 PM']The Holy Longing by Ron Rolheiser[/quote] [quote name='Laudate_Dominum' post='1452967' date='Jan 30 2008, 03:58 PM']Some ideas: The ascetical works of Saint Alphonsus de Liguori (in particular [i]The True Spouse of Jesus Christ[/i]). [i]The Passion of Saint Therese of Lisieux[/i], by Guy Gaucher [i]I Want to See God/I Am a Daughter of the Church[/i] [i]Treatise on the Love of God[/i], by Saint Francis de Sales[/quote] Thanks for the books!! I will look into finding them. [quote name='shortnun' post='1452963' date='Jan 30 2008, 03:24 PM']I agree... quite excellent. I would also suggest reading through the pages of [b][url="http://www.phatmass.com/phorum/index.php?showtopic=29937"]this pinned thread[/url][/b].[/quote] Thank you for the link... I've looked around there a few times, I think I overlooked it when I posted though. [quote name='Staretz' post='1453209' date='Jan 30 2008, 11:17 PM']awwwe thanks for the update, DtA. Few things hold more promise than a desire to love and follow the Lord in simplicity. Casey, Michael. [b]Sacred Reading: The Ancient Art of Lectio Divina.[/b] Liguori, MO. Liguouri Publications, 1995. Very good introduction to the practice of Lectio Divina. Fry, Timothy, OSB. [b]RB1980: The Rule of St. Benedict in Latin and English with Notes[/b]. Collegeville, MN: The Liturgical Press. 1981. Long and expensive, but has good introductory material about the history of monasticism. It also has a series of essays on various monastic topics. Naturally the emphasis is heavily benedictine. Louth, Andrew. [b]The Origins of the Christian Mystical Tradition: From Plato to Denys[/b]. Oxford: Clarendon Press. 1981. This was originally a series of lectures given by the author through the Faculty of Theology. It is not exactly bedtime reading but you will learn a lot from it. Tugwell, Simon, O.P.[b] Ways of Imperfection: An Exploration of Christian Spirituality[/b]. Springfield, ILL: Templegate Publishers. One of the points he makes is that spirituality has to do with the whole of Christian life, not just prayer and contemplation.[/quote] Thank you Staretz. [quote name='NazFarmer' post='1453230' date='Jan 30 2008, 11:57 PM']Hey Eda, glad to hear things are going well for you! I would definately recommend [i]The Interior Castle[/i] by St. Teresa of Avila and [i]Introduction to the Devout Life[/i] by St. Francis de Sales. And [i]The Story of a Soul[/i] by St. Therese of Lisieux (sp?). These don't necessarially have to deal with discernment, simply advancement in the spiritual life. May God bless and protect you always in all of your endeavors, especially your discernment! Your Brother in Christ, Joe[/quote] Hey Joe! Things are wonderful thank you! I hope they are for you as well. Thank you for the recommendations, I've read Story of a Soul, but so many people have been recommending it to me lately that I think I'm going to read it again. God bless and Mary protect you! Prayers.... DtA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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TotusTuusMaria Posted January 31, 2008 Share Posted January 31, 2008 I am very glad to hear your at peace. Prayers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deus te Amat Posted February 1, 2008 Author Share Posted February 1, 2008 I just met with a new spiritual director. His will be done! I am full of love and joy at the prospect of following wherever He calls. It will be hard, but for God, It is worth it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hirsap Posted February 2, 2008 Share Posted February 2, 2008 I have not read this book, but it seems great regarding discernment: Religious Vocation an Unnecessary Mystery by Fr. Richard Butler OP (http://www.tanbooks.com/index.php/page/shop:flypage/product_id/687/keywords/religious,vocation/) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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