Questa collana rende accessibili al lettore contemporaneo le ricchezze delle maggiori tradizioni spirituali del cristianesimo. Ogni volume esplora i temi e i valori chiave di una tradizione principale, dal primo monachesimo alla mistica moderna. La serie svela la rilevanza di queste antiche saggezze per il cercatore spirituale odierno. Offre profonde intuizioni sulla spiritualità cristiana, sia orientale che occidentale.
David Lonsdale lifts the message of St. Ignatius of Loyola out of the sixteenth century and interprets it for the modern reader. He shows that Ignatius' teaching helps those engaged in a spiritual search to recognize and respond to God's loving initiatives in daily life.
In The Way of Simplicity Esther de Waal reveals the riches of the Cistercian (Trappist) tradition and its relevance for today's world. The book draws not only on such twelfth-century writers as Bernard of Clairvaux and Aelred of Rievaulx, but also on Thomas Merton and many contemporary Cistercians. These Cistercian men and women wrote on matters of perennial concern: the true self, growth, integration, friendship, the love of God, and above al the life of prayer. Anyone wishing to explore Cistercian spirituality will find this book an illuminating and practical guide. Esther de Waal is one of today's most celebrated spiritual writers. Seeking God, her classic book on the relevance of the Rule of Saint Benedict, has opened up the riches of the monastic tradition to readers throughout the world for almost twenty-five years. Greatly in demand as a speaker and retreat leader, she lives in Herefordshire, UK.
Focusing on St. Francis of Assisi and St. Clare, the book explores the Franciscan tradition as a vibrant and relevant way of life. It provides a historical overview of the Order while delving into themes such as the Incarnation, the spiritual significance of poverty, and the relationship between humanity and nature. By connecting contemporary issues with timeless wisdom, the author highlights the radical yet obedient nature of Franciscan spirituality, making it appealing for modern readers seeking deeper understanding and harmony.
This fascinating study finds a deeper insight at the heart of the Orthodox tradition: the idea of brokenness and darkness as the only way to healing and light, the idea of imperfection as the only way to salvation.