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The Soul of the Apostolate (Mass Market Paperback)

by Jean-Baptiste Chautard (Author) "O God, infinitely good and great, wonderful indeed are the truths that faith lays open to us, concerning the life which Thou leadest within Thyself:..." (more)
Key Phrases: terior life, particular examen, mental prayer, Jesus Christ, Precious Blood, Francis de Sales (more...)

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Mass Market Paperback: 320 pages
Publisher: Tan Books & Publishers (June 1977)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0895550318
ISBN-13: 978-0895550316
Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 4.2 x 0.8 inches
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O God, infinitely good and great, wonderful indeed are the truths that faith lays open to us, concerning the life which Thou leadest within Thyself: and these truths dazzle us. Read the first page

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terior life, particular examen, mental prayer, liturgical life, interior spirit, interior soul, ejaculatory prayers, holy abbot, supernatural life

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Jesus Christ, Precious Blood, Francis de Sales, Our Lady, Blessed Sacrament, Holy Spirit, Peter Damian, Christ Himself, Heart of Jesus, Lord Jesus, Sacred Heart, Thomas Aquinas, Canon Timon-David, Gregory the Great, Holy Ghost, Most Holy Trinity, Angelic Doctor, Holy Communion, Holy Eucharist, John of the Cross, Kingdom of God, Last Supper, Mother of God, Communion of Saints, Divine Guest

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4.0 out of 5 stars Great Book for the serious Christian, August 19, 1999

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Chautard does a splendid job of driving home the importance of the interior life. It is the foundation upon which the whole Christian life is built. If the interior life is neglected, the fruit from good works will inevitably suffer. Again, lack of the interior life precedes the decline of holiness in lay and clerics alike. What a slippery slope we are on when we neglect mental prayer. I have been told that Scott Hahn's spiritual advisor recommends that Scott read this book anually. It is a great book. Bravo Jean-Baptiste Chautard.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Prayer first, and action... in hundredth place, May 2, 2002

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The book is a warm antidote for those earnest Christians who work so very hard for our Lord, but spend less than 10 minutes per day in mental prayer with him. Both the social justice activist and pro-life champion will find solace with Chautard, and a way to reach a new level of closeness with Christ. Ultimately they will see more fruitfulness in their works if the apply the lessons in the book. The picture of love overflowing into piety has stayed with me for months afterward.

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5.0 out of 5 stars The shortest path to heaven !!, June 10, 1999

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This beautiful work by Dom Chautard focuses on the need to convert ONESELF to Christ first, to become a "living resevoir of the Holy Ghost" and not simply a channel. Dom Chautard keenly outlines the basic stages of spiritual life and gives specific direction in developing a rich interior life, which he assures the reader is "the shortest path to Heaven."

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5.0 out of 5 stars Be a reservoir, not a channel!
A brilliant piece of writing! We are all consumed with relentless activity. This book defines and clarifies how God is always a part of that active life. Read more

Published 3 months ago by M. Colombo

5.0 out of 5 stars A fervent and fiery book
Chautard with much fervour shows the absolute pre-eminence of the interior life. All good things flow from a life embedded in the Lord and in contemplation of the Lord. Read more

Published 5 months ago by Aquinas

5.0 out of 5 stars The Soul of the Apostolate
The Soul of the Apostolate An extremely helpful and sure guide to orienting one's interior disposition towards God.

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5.0 out of 5 stars PRAY! Social justice activitist, young adult ministry social butterflies, and every other Christian
I wish I could give a copy of The Soul of the Apostolate to every "social justice" priest and layperson that I know. Read more

Published 13 months ago by Marie

5.0 out of 5 stars Even if you think you pray enough!
I, and many people who work in full time or part time ministry (i.e. some sort of apostolate), know the imortance of prayer. Read more

Published 14 months ago by J. Craig

5.0 out of 5 stars A deeply insightful guide for those minister to others.
Even though this book was written more than half a century ago, the advice it gives to priests and those who serve God's people are still as valid today as they were then... Read more

Published on August 20, 2006 by CDS

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this is one of the finest books on the interior life. other than scripture especially the new testament and gospels there are about five works everyone should read and live on the... Read more

Published on July 3, 2006 by Richard A. Bray

4.0 out of 5 stars The interior life of prayer is the soul of the apostolate.
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