Fr. Thomas Dubay
And You Are Christ's: The Charism of Virginity and the Celibate Life
Examining in detail what the call to virginity is and how it is integrated into the whole of consecrated life, Dubay presents his study in such a way as to be of importance to men as well. Noting that a woman, because of her feminine nature and traits, can image and live the Church's wedded relationship to Christ more realistically, Dubay points out that men with the celibate charism are also members of the virgin Church that is wedded to Christ, just as in the Old Testament the People of God was a virgin bride wedded to Yahweh. The common and distinct elements of male and female consecrated love are fully captured in these pages.
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Fire Within: St. Teresa of Avila, St. John of the Cross, and the Gospel, on Pray
But the teaching that Fr. Dubay synthesized is not collected from Teresa and John for contemplatives alone. It is meant for every Christian and is based on the Gospel imperative of personal prayer and the call to holiness. All the major elements of these great teachers are ordered, commented on and put in the context of their scriptural foundations. Here is an outstanding book on prayer and the spiritual life written by one of the best spiritual directors and retreat masters of our time, and based on the writings of the Church's two greatest mystical doctors.
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Happy Are You Poor: The Simple Life and Spiritual Freedom
The renowned spiritual writer Dubay gives surprising replies to these questions. He explains how material things are like extensions of our persons and thus of our love. If everyone lived this love there would be no destitution.
After presenting the richness of the Gospel message, more beautiful than any other world view, he explains how Gospel frugality is lived in each state of life.
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Pilgrims Pray
This isn't just another book about prayer; it's an invitation to enter into a truly personal relationship with our Lord.
In these penetrating reflections, Fr. Thomas Dubay shows you how to grow in intimacy with the Father and how to respond to the Holy Spirit's grace with humility, trust, and joy. Each page guides and propels you to turn ordinary moments into acts of devotion, draw meaning from suffering, and transform uncertainty into loving surrender to Divine Providence. Pilgrims Pray reveals various types of prayer and their unique value to your spiritual life. It will also teach you:Fourteen facets of contemplation and why God invites you to experience this light
Fr. Dubay includes examples of how the early Christians prayed and the tremendous fruit that resulted. His guidance will renew your love for the sacraments, fix your gaze upon Christ, and sharpen your awareness that He is your constant Companion. Whether you are weary from the burdens of the world or yearning to draw closer to God, Fr. Dubay assures you that every step you take with faith leads you home to the Father.
Pilgrims Pray is a treasury of peace for all who seek to journey with Jesus, Mary, and the saints along the narrow way that leads to eternal joy.- Please log in to review this product