Jordan aumann s most popular book is spiritual theology. P in spiritual theology father jordan aumann dispels the common. Jordan aumann considered that this idea of the two paths was an innovation in spiritual theology and a departure from the traditional catholic teaching. Spiritual theology by jordan aumann, op study questions chapter fourteen by mr. I had already started on this book via pdf just received hardcopy and it is a mustread. Christian spirituality in the catholic tradition j. Spiritual theology did not emerge as a distinct and welldefined branch of sacred doctrine until the seventeenth century, although special treatises on the spiritual life had been written by various fathers of the church. Caritas in veritate benedict xvi the temperament god gave you. Based firmly on the work of three classical masters st thomas aquinas, st john of the cross, and st teresa of avila.
This theology is based on the doctors of the church thomas aquinas, john of the cross and teresa. A presentation on the historical context for each period and the spiritual challenges in each period, based on the jordan aumann text. Contents preface 1 sacred scripture and the spiritual life the old testament the new testament 2 spirituality of the early church the apostolic fathers christian life christian gnosticism. The virtues and the gifts, which are the dynamic elements in the supernatural organism, reside in the human faculties or powers and elevate them to the supernatural order.
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Father aumann has also written the book history of spirituality published in the philippines. A course in spiritual theology catholic heart and mind. Four hours of prayerful reading of the assigned chapter of the text each week. Louis demontfort dominican spirituality, principles and practices by fr. Human virtues are firm attitudes, stable dispositions, habitual perfections of intellect.
Christian spirituality in the catholic tradition by jordan. Deliverance ministries spirituality catholic answers. Cecilia chapter of the dominican laity nashville, tn discernment of spirits references. There is a traditional catholic path on which prayer develops grows deepens. Aumanns spiritual theology, the stated goal in the preface is to move from the theory and principles of that book to the actual life and witness of catholics throughout the centuries. His most recent publication is his translation of when a pope asks forgiveness. Jordan aumann, op, well known as author, editor, lecturer, preacher, and retreat master, is the founder of the spiritual institute and founding editor of the cross and crown series of spirituality. Tim keller and the catholic mystics like st teresa of. Spiritual theology is both speculative and practical, it deals with christian life in relation to the perfection of charity. He was a dominican friar and an expert in spiritual theology. Now, since i am confident that my remarks here will elicit some push back from those who are convinced spiritual direction is indeed suitable for lay people, id like to advert to the wise and erudite advice on this question from the late father jordan aumann, o. Christian spirituality in the catholic tradition, by jordan aumann, o. Spiritual theology stagbooks s 0722085184 by aumann. Jordan aumann has 35 books on goodreads with 559 ratings.
Aumann clearly lays out the concrete principles of spiritual theology for a serious thinker. We have to be motivated by the love of jesus christ so that god may be glorified. In spiritual theology father jordan aumann dispels the common. Find spiritual theology stagbooks s 0722085184 by aumann, jordan. The mea culpas of john paul ii by luigi accattoli, pauline publications, 1997. Course in spiritual theology written sometime in the 1990s. Comprehensive in scope, it meets the needs of seminarians, professors of spiritual theology, spiritual directors, and retreat masters. I strongly recommend that you download the outline even if only as a guide. Spiritual theology stagbooks s by jordan aumann pdf, epub ebook d0wnl0ad. Dominican penitent women the classics of western spirituality total consecration by st. Jordan aumann, op, spiritual theology, kindle, print, ebook. Spiritual theology download ebook pdf, epub, tuebl, mobi. He taught for years in rome at the pontifical university of st. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
Prayer is a process of growing intimacy with god, knowledge of god and oneself. The spiritual doctrine of father louis lallemant fr. Spiritual theology father jordan aumann complete spiritual theology book by father jordan aumann is available at. The theology of christian perfection, an early work, is considered a masterpiece and a modern classic of spiritual theology. I have been using it for spiritual reading over the last month and i was just totally impressed by it. This book is not a howto, rather it is a treatise on the spiritual life. Spiritual theology by jordan aumann, op study questions.
Other readers will always be interested in your opinion of the books youve read. Spiritual theology by jordan aumann, 9780722085189, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. This theology is based on the doctors of the church thomas aquinas, john of the cross and teresa of avila. The classic key to knowing yourself, getting along with others, and growing closer to the lord, the temperament god gave your. Aumanns excellent and interesting survey of the many spiritual traditions in the catholic church shows the wonderful variety of saints and spiritualities that are part of our rich catholic heritage. Based firmly on the work of three classical masters st thomas aquinas, st. Christian spirituality in the catholic tradition jordan. Spiritual theology by jordan aumann a christian romance.
This textbook on spiritual theology is the standard for the subject matter. Useful take on rcc spiritual theology, but the authors bias towards teresan spirituality has to be taken into account yes, the author is a dominican. The op motivated by love to unite his family in christ and conforming to living a life of a good practicing catholics, is surely such an. Father jordan aumann 19162007 father jordan made his profession of vows through the order of preachers in 1939, and was ordained to the priesthood in 1945. On the course page theres a link to a pdf outline of the course scroll down. Based firmly on the work of three classical masters st thomas aquinas, st john of the cross.
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