Christ, the Life of the Soul

by Marmion, Columba

• ISBN13: 9780972598156
• ISBN10: 0972598154
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2006-04-30
• Publisher: Ignatius Press

Summary

Christ, the Life of the Soul is a classic guide to the spiritual life that had a direct influence on several Popes, generations of priests and religious, and countless members of the laity. In clear, inspiring language, the author discusses every aspect of our journey to Christ: "the source of all light, all grace, all holiness - the true Life of our life." Written for Christians in every walk of life, here are pages of practical knowledge and timeless wisdom - a "how-to" guide filled with rich insight, spiritual refreshment, inspiration and encouragement. Book jacket.

Table of Contents

Foreword by Father Benedict J. Groeschel, CFR	vii
Introduction by Dom Mark Tierney, OSB	xi
Translator's Introductory Note	xvi
List of Abbreviations	xxiv
BOOK ONE The Divine Designs
1. The Divine Plan of Our Adoptive Predestination in Jesus Christ	3	(34)
2. Christ, the One and Only Model of All Perfection: Causa Exemplaris	37	(23)
3. Christ, Author of Our Redemption and Infinite Treasury of Our Graces: Causa Satisfactoria et Meritoria	60	(23)
4. Christ, Efficient Cause of All Grace: Causa Efficiens	83	(24)
5. The Church, Mystical Body of Christ	107	(23)
6. The Holy Spirit, Spirit of Jesus	130	(37)
BOOK TWO The Christian Life
1. Faith in Jesus Christ, Foundation of the Christian Life	167	(28)
2. Baptism, Sacrament of Adoption and Initiation, Death and Life	195	(24)
DEATH TO SIN
3. "Who Can Understand Sin?"	219	(23)
4. The Sacrament and the Virtue of Penance	242	(33)
LIFE FOR GOD
5. "Truth in Charity"	275	(19)
6. Our Super-natural Growth in Christ	294	(35)
7. The Eucharistic Sacrifice	329	(28)
8. The Bread of Life: Panis Vitae	357	(32)
9. The Voice of the Spouse: Vox Sponsae	389	(25)
10. Prayer	414	(32)
11. "Love One Another"	446	(21)
12. The Mother of the Incarnate Word	467	(25)
13. "Co-Heirs with Christ"	492
APPENDICES
A. After the Beatification...Extracts from Two Talks by Dorn Mark Tierney, OSB, on Blessed Columba Marmion's Cause for Canonization	511	(7)
B. A Chronology of the Life of Blessed Columba Marmion	518	(4)
C. Introductory Material from Prior Editions of Christ, the Life of the Soul	522