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Wellsprings of Grace

Jean-Pierre Médaille, S.J. and the Ignatian Charism of the Sisters of St. Joseph

By: Joan L. Roccasalvo C.S.J.

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Wellsprings of Grace

Jean-Pierre Médaille, S.J. and the Ignatian Charism of the Sisters of St. Joseph

By: Joan L. Roccasalvo C.S.J.

The phrase, “wellsprings of grace,” aptly describes the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola, the focus of this study as it applies to the Sisters of St. Joseph. According to Thomas Corbishley, S.J., few books, apart from the Bible, have influenced Christians more than these Exercises, transforming an exercitant into a steadfast companion and disciple of the Lord. Their success lies in the simple fact that ‘they do what they set out to do.’ The individual becomes a power of one. Those who generously cooperate with their graces are charged with a mandate to become ambassadors for Christ (Rom. 1:17). They build up a culture of love one person at a time in the sacrament of the present moment. This fact cannot be overstated. Mary Gordon, the well-known writer and occasional critic of the Catholic Church, notes that “even if Jesuits had disappeared, Ignatius’ Spiritual Exercises, which he wrote to help the members focus their inner lives, would be a monument in discernment and insight.” As a reference book, Wellsprings of Grace systematically traces the influence of the Ignatian Exercises on the Sisters of St. Joseph in their identity and mission. No research prior to Wellsprings of Grace has identified and studied the sources from which the foundational texts of the Sisters of St. Joseph have emerged. These Ignatian Exercises have become the distinguishing mark of the Jesuits themselves: “When all is said and done,” writes Simon Ditchfield, “it is the Spiritual Exercises that encapsulate the distinctiveness of the Jesuits. It is not the only reason but the main reason.” Those who do these Exercises are likewise distinguished as new creations in Christ” (2 Cor. 5:17).

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Xlibris Corporation

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ISBN 13

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The Eastern Catholic Churches

An Introduction to Their Worship and Spirituality

By: Joan L. Roccasalvo

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The Eastern Catholic Churches

An Introduction to Their Worship and Spirituality

By: Joan L. Roccasalvo

In recent years a new interest in the Eastern Churches has emerged in the Western Churches both Catholic and Protestant. The reader of this work will find answers to such fundamental questions as Who are Eastern Catholics?" "How did the Eastern Catholic Churches originate?" "Who are Orthodox Christians?" "How do Orthodox Christians differ from Eastern Catholics?" "Why do so many diverse Eastern Churches exist?" While it cannot answer all these questions thoroughly, this concise booklet can help interested laity, theological students, and ministers come to understand and respect Eastern Catholicism for its many contributions to the universal Catholic Church.

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Liturgical Press

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0814620477

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The Eastern Catholic Churches

An Introduction to Their Worship and Spirituality

By: Joan L. Roccasalvo

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An Introduction to Their Worship and Spirituality

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The Reluctant Religious

By: Joan Gore

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The Reluctant Religious

By: Joan Gore

An entertaining and challenging story of faith, family, adventure and danger — but above all of love: love of God, love of family, love of people. When God gently called her to the life of a Religious Sister, Joan wasn't at all sure that this was the life for her, and she gave Him every opportunity to 'change His mind. However, she soon discovered that He had indeed planned this life for her — a life of service that took her to work with the poor and marginalised in the South Pacific, South America and the former Communist Germany — and He gave her the courage, the strength of spirit and above all the love for people to carry out His mission"--Back cover.

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0473469278

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Grace-Filled Moments with Sr. Joan

By: Joan Chittister

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Grace-Filled Moments with Sr. Joan

By: Joan Chittister

Appreciation for the small goods of life-the taste of warm, fresh bread, the birthday card in the mailbox, the hour of quiet that returns us to ourselves-is itself a spiritual exercise." As nourishing as our daily bread, this all-new collection of wisdom from spiritual master and renowned religious leader Sr. Joan Chittister is essential reading for all who long to grow closer to God and one another. Here she reflects on such important themes as St. Benedict's call to "listen with the ear of the heart," learning to cultivate happiness and find joy in moderation, and developing a deeper prayer life in our ongoing search for communion with God. Book jacket.

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Twenty-Third Publications

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Book's by Joan L. Roccasalvo

Wellsprings of Grace

Wellsprings of Grace

The Eastern Catholic Churches

The Eastern Catholic Churches

The Eastern Catholic Churches

The Eastern Catholic Churches

The Reluctant Religious

The Reluctant Religious

Grace-Filled Moments with Sr. Joan

Grace-Filled Moments with Sr. Joan

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