This is the accompanying workbook to the first course of the dynamic Science of Sainthood series titled "Catholic Mysticism and the Beautiful Life of Grace". The Science of Sainthood (ScienceOfSainthood.com) is an online platform featuring more than twenty powerful video courses on authentic Catholic spirituality and scripture.
"Catholic Mysticism & the Beautiful Life of Grace" is taught by author and evangelist Matthew Leonard.
Lesson Titles:Lesson One - What is the Mystical Life?
Lesson Two - The Importance of Station in Life
Lesson Three - How Deification Happens
Lesson Four - The Desire for Divinity
Lesson Five - The Power of Love to Divinize
Lesson Six - The Beauty of Grace
Lesson Seven - Why Do We Struggle? Unpacking the "Absolute Supernatural"
Lesson Eight - Why Do We Struggle? Understanding the "Relative Supernatural"
Lesson Nine - Sanctifying Grace & Our Formal Participation in God
Lesson Ten - The "Accident" of Sanctifying Grace
Lesson Eleven - Understanding the Two Regions of the Human Soul
Lesson Twelve - The Fall from Grace
Lesson Thirteen - Introduction to Actual Grace & Free Will
Lesson Fourteen - Operating Grace vs Cooperating Grace
Steeped in the tradition of spiritual giants like Saints John of the Cross, Teresa of Avila, Thomas Aquinas, and others, the goal of the Science of Sainthood is to guide regular Catholics, step-by-step down the path to nothing less than sainthood. This workbook contains:
- Lesson Summaries & Reviews
- Scripture Passages
- Passages from the Saints
- Mediations
- Dedicated space to take Notes & Journaling
- Review and Discussion Questions for Group (or personal) Study
For information on how to enroll in the entire series, visit www.ScienceOfSainthood.com.“If you’ve ever wanted to deepen your life of prayer and actually make some progress in avoiding vice and growing in virtue, then look no further. The Science of Sainthood is for you.” Dr. Brant Pitre – Catholic Theologian & Best-selling Author
Matthew Leonard is an international speaker, author, podcaster, and founder of the Science of Sainthood (www.ScienceOfSainthood.com), an online membership community focused on teaching Catholic spirituality. An accomplished filmmaker, he has written, produced, directed, and hosted multiple best-selling Catholic video series, which have been translated into several foreign languages. A convert to Catholicism and former missionary to Latin America, Matthew is a frequent guest on radio and television programs across the country. His popular podcast "The Art of Catholic", is heard around the world. Matthew holds a Masters in Theology from Franciscan University of Steubenville and is the author of "Louder Than Words: The Art of Living as a Catholic" and "Prayer Works! Getting A Grip On Catholic Spirituality." He lives in Ohio with his wife Veronica and their six children. Learn more about him at ScienceOfSainthood.com.
