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Living the Mysteries: A Guide for Unfinished Christians
Living the Mysteries A Guide for Unfinished Christians Author:Scott Hahn, Mike Aquilina Until we get to heaven, were all unfinished Christians. There are no "self-made" success stories in the spiritual life. No do-it-yourself kits for aspiring saints. Thats why Living the Mysteries is ideal for a family member, friend, or fellow parishioner who was recently in the RCIA program and received the sacraments of initiation ... more » baptism, confirmation, and the Eucharist at the Easter Vigil. Thats why its perfect for a lifelong Catholic, too. The early Church had a process in which a teacher guided seekers through stages of inquiry and purification, culminating in a final phase called "mystagogy" MIST-a-go-gee "the revelation of the mysteries." The instruction the early Christians needed is what we all need, no matter when we were baptized, no matter how much theology weve studied. Thats because Gods mysteries are inexhaustible and, until we get to heaven, were all unfinished Christians. Spirit-Led Mystagogy from the Ancient Masters Now eight of the early Churchs greatest teachers can be your guides as Living the Mysteries presents the wisdom and insights of: St. Ambrose
St. Augustine
St. Basil
St. Clement of Alexandria
St. Cyril of Jerusalem
St. Gregory of Nyssa
St. John Chrysostom
St. Leo the Great Designed as a devotional and more for the fifty days between Easter and Pentecost, Living the Mysteries is a rich spiritual resource valuable any time of the year. Each day features: A passage from the Churchs great teachers that focuses on a relevant point of the mystical or moral life A plan with practical applications for letting that reading inspire your prayer and actions throughout the day You will treasure these timeless lessons on gaining eternal life. About the authors Scott Hahn and Mike Aquilina are the founders and trustees of the St. Paul Center for Biblical Theology and have co-hosted several series on the Eternal Word Television Network. Each has written extensively on Catholic doctrine, history, and devotion.« less