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Becoming Fully Human

The Greatest Glory of God

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Becoming Fully Human

The Greatest Glory of God

Description

Drawing from the folklore and scripture of other cultures, as well as her own monastic tradition, Sister Joan Chittister develops a spirituality that understands what it means to be human and the importance of seeing others for what they truly are-sacred.

Centered around twelve questions-from "What does it mean to be enlightened?" to "How is caring for the earth spiritual?"-Becoming Fully Human reveals that no matter our color, economic or social status, or religion, we are all dealing with the same human desires, fears, needs, feelings and hopes. Coming to see the heart of the other allows us to see our own, which in turn leads us to live lives dedicated to respect, holiness, balance, and peace.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Introduction
Chapter 2 What is a simple life? Matthew 6:30
Chapter 3 When is war unjust? Isaiah 2:4
Chapter 4 What are the blessings of diminishment? Psalm 23:6
Chapter 5 What is sanctity? Matthew 5:48
Chapter 6 How is caring for the earth spiritual? Revelations 7:3
Chapter 7 What can Christians learn from the Koran, Dhammapada, Bhagavad Gita, Lotus Sermons? John 17:21
Chapter 8 When is care for the self / care for the other excessive? Matthew 22:39
Chapter 9 How does one balance patient waiting and action on behalf of justice? Luke 18:11
Chapter 10 What does it mean to be faithful in the face of failure? Psalm 78:1
Chapter 11 What does it mean to be enlightened? Proverbs 1:20
Chapter 12 How can we be grateful in the midst of violence, suffering, and loss? Psalm 107: 1
Chapter 13 Do the little things matter? Ecclesiastes 1:2-3

Product details

Published Feb 10 2005
Format Ebook (Epub & Mobi)
Edition 1st
Extent 128
ISBN 9781461667391
Imprint Sheed & Ward
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing

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