Is It Possible to Live This Way?: An Unusual Approach to Christian Existence, Volume 2: Hope [Paperback]

Luigi Giussani (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 2008

"Is It Possible to Live this Way?", a translation of the first part of Luigi Giussani's "Si Puo Vivere Cosi?", addresses the virtue of faith. A compilation of Giussani's conversations with young people who have chosen the path of the consecrated life in the Church - that is, have chosen to live their lives in the world according to the 'evangelical counsels' of poverty, chastity, and obedience - it proposes an unusual yet reasonable approach to living as a Christian. As in all his works, Giussani encourages young people to be serious about their own existence and loyal to their experience. The conversations reported here are fascinating and insightful, providing support for a way of life that today is frequently questioned, rejected, or censured.

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About the Author

Monsignor Luigi Giussani (1922-2005) was the founder of the Catholic lay movement Communion and Liberation in Italy. His works are available in fifteen languages and include the trilogy The Religious Sense, At the Origin of the Christian Claim, and Why th

Product Details

• Paperback: 162 pages
• Publisher: McGill-Queen's University Press (October 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0773534466
• ISBN-13: 978-0773534469
• Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 5 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #713,369 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Another great book by Monsignor Giussani, January 13, 2009

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Meinrad S. Miller "Fr. Meinrad Miller, O.S.B." (Benedictine College, Atchison, KS) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Is It Possible to Live This Way?: An Unusual Approach to Christian Existence, Volume 2: Hope (Paperback)

There are many voices in the world which would tell us to give up hope. Yet hope, as one of the great theological virtues, is something needed today. Giussani's words touched my heart: "Hope is to recognize with certainty a future that is born of faith."
Faith, according to Giussani is to "recognize a Presence that is certain." How often do we take our faith for granted? How often do we take hope, and love for granted? This book has been amazing for me as I have read through it and connected with the heart of Giussani in his talks to the "Memores Domini" novices. I have felt on these pages the advise of a father who loves me (to quote St. Benedict in his Rule).
I hope others also discover the richness of this book, and answer for themselves "Is it Possible to Live This Way?" Is it possible to be guided by a hope that does not disappoint? (Romans 5:5)

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars food for the soul, February 28, 2009

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This review is from: Is It Possible to Live This Way?: An Unusual Approach to Christian Existence, Volume 2: Hope (Paperback)

This book is wonderful food for the soul. This book is an inspiring invitation to discuss and ponder questions of faith. It explores the desires of the heart and the search for a Divine Presence. Highly recommeded for group study in a School of Community Group!!! To be taken in slowly and savored...

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars wonderful book, March 3, 2009

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This review is from: Is It Possible to Live This Way?: An Unusual Approach to Christian Existence, Volume 2: Hope (Paperback)

This book is changing my perspective on Hope and daily life, with each new section I read. I discuss this book on a weekly basis with other young adults and it is making us a more joyful people! I highly recommend reading it and "digesting it" with another person, or a group.