PIETY AND PERSONALITY
Are you grappling with traits that feel more flawed than saintly? Whether you're impulsive like St. Peter, assertive like St. Paul, or even unpredictable like St. Mary Magdalene, your unique personality is not just a path to heaven, but a canvas for holiness. God has designed every temperament with the capacity to reflect His glory. Jesus Christ, as in all things, is our ultimate example because He is the perfection of all four temperaments. By following Christ, we meet many saints along the way; saints who may have had the same weaknesses we face, or who endured similar trials in this life. Learning about the saints’ lives and how they used their temperaments to their advantage will orient us towards perfection in Christ. With vivid biographical anecdotes, Rosemary McGuire Berry will show you saints who have a similar temperament to yours, and through them, you will have the opportunity to learn how to master the strengths and weaknesses of your temperament. Each chapter focuses on one saint but also incorporates others related to that temperament. The chapters include a brief biography of the saint, a discussion on their temperament via examples from his or her life, reflections, and tips for specific temperaments. Some saints discussed here include Carmelites Teresa of Ávila and Thérèse of Lisieux. Piety and Personality: The Temperaments of the Saints shows that even the weaknesses of your temperament can be perfected in Christ!
CONVERSATION WITH CHRIST
Prayer is often misunderstood as a complex ritual, but for St. Teresa of Avila it was something far more beautiful: a simple, intimate conversation between friends. In this book, Peter Thomas Rohrbach summarizes the "Doctor of Prayer’s" masterful approach to mental prayer, making her profound mystical insights accessible for the modern layperson. This guide strips away the intimidation factor of contemplative prayer, showing how any soul can enter into a heartfelt dialogue with Our Lord Jesus - rooted in charity, humility, and submission to the Gospel. Whether you are struggling in prayer or seeking to deepen a long-standing practice, this classic manual provides the clarity and encouragement needed to transform your interior life into a constant, loving communion with Christ. The practicality of St. Teresa of Avila's teaching about mental prayer shines through in this excellent synopsis – something St. Teresa said, "The whole world could not purchase!"
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*At our first meeting in October, there will be 15 copies of Conversation With Christ available for the discounted price of $5 each.
"Mental prayer in my opinion is nothing else than an intimate sharing between friends;
it means taking time frequently to be alone with Him who we know loves us."
Saint Teresa of Avila
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