Catechism of an Interior Life (Classic Reprint) - Couverture souple

Jean-Jacques Olier

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1331622603 ISBN 13 : 9781331622604

Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Explore the path of a Christian life that blends inner grace with outward virtue. This edition presents the idea that the Christian soul houses Christ’s life both inwardly and outwardly, animated by the Holy Spirit for daily living and prayer. It centers on the claim that faith calls believers to a disciplined interior life joined to outward virtue, grounded in baptism and the Spirit’s work within.

The work frames why interior transformation matters, how grace is received, and how penance fits into returning to grace after sin. It links the mysteries of Christ’s life—incarnation, death, burial, resurrection, and ascension—with practical steps for meditating, praying, and growing in holiness. You’ll see how prayer, the intercession of saints, and the Spirit’s guidance shape a Christian's actions and thoughts.

- Learn how the Spirit dwells in believers and forms Christ-like dispositions
- Discover the difference between interior life (heart, intention) and exterior life (actions)
- Understand penance as a path to recovering grace and growing in virtue
- Explore practices for meditation, prayer, and spiritual renewal

Ideal for readers of Christian spiritual classics who want a clear, practical guide to living a holy life anchored in Scripture and tradition.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

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Présentation de l'éditeur

Excerpt from Catechism of an Interior Life

Q. Who deserves to be called a Christian?

A. He who has in him the Spirit of Christ.

Q. What do you mean by the Spirit of Christ?

About the Publisher

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This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Forgotten Books
• Date d'édition: 2018
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1331622603
• ISBN 13: 9781331622604
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 255
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