Spiritual Masters: The Living a Life of Prayer in the Catholic Tradition [Paperback]

Alfred C. Hughes (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 1998

Let The Great Masters Of Christianity Lead You To Holiness You say your prayers. You attend Mass. You read the Bible. You want a deeper, more intimate relationship with the Lord. You want a more spiritual life, but don't know where to turn. Now, let the great masters of Christianity instruct you on the heart of prayer. Bishop Alfred Hughes takes you on a step-by-step pilgrimage into the life of the Spirit by summarizing the teaching of great masters of the Faith and then intertwining those insights with practical, personal observations for your own life. Begin taking your Christian life more seriously with Bishop Hughes and Anthony of Egypt, develop a holy rhythm of life with St. Benedict, address the challenges of life with Thomas a Kempis, progress in virtue with St. Francis de Sales, St. Augustine, St. Teresa of Avila, and others until finally you move toward union with God with the assistance of Jean-Pierre de Coussade. Bishop Hughes's unique approach to Christian spiritual teaching on the art of prayer will direct you naturally according to the movement of the Spirit in your life. Discover this exciting and practical guide to holiness today! About the AuthorBishop Alfred Hughes is the bishop of Baton Rouge. He has taught at St. John's Seminary in Boston and has written books on Walter Hilton and church ministry. Spiritual Masters grew out of courses he has taught as well as a series of public lectures in Louisiana.

Product Details

• Paperback: 140 pages
• Publisher: Our Sunday Visitor (IN) (September 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0879739533
• ISBN-13: 978-0879739539
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 5.3 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.1 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #966,700 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #89 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Religion & Spirituality > Christianity > Theology > Catholic

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Worth Reading and Rereading, February 15, 2006

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Catholic Pilgrim "Mom" (Pierre SD USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Spiritual Masters: The Living a Life of Prayer in the Catholic Tradition (Paperback)

I stumbled across this book shortly after it was published, and read it in a weekend. I found the approachable style appealing as well as the wonderful suggestions regarding what the individual seeking to deepen his or her spiritual life could learn from the "spiritual masters". However, I find myself returning to it again and again to read individual chapters. Each time, I find something of value.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great overview of holy men & women who have formed the faith, October 30, 1999

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Paul Pfaffenberger (AZ USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Spiritual Masters: The Living a Life of Prayer in the Catholic Tradition (Paperback)

Bishop Hughes presents the spiritual history of the church through the lives of its leaders. Each chapter foucuses on a different spiritual master and includes a brief biography, the context of their life and teaching within the church and the world, and how they influenced the spiritual growth of the church. Both educational and personally challenging -- highly recommended.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Recommended by a respected Church historian, February 15, 2010

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John Wojdyla "wojman" - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Spiritual Masters: The Living a Life of Prayer in the Catholic Tradition (Paperback)

I was listening to St Louis Catholic radio and on a program on Church history, Fr Michael Witt, PhD Church History, recommended this book. He also mentioned that this was on the reading list at Kenrich Seminary in St Louis, and stated he that several seminarians also liked this book.

Fr Witt was an associate priest at my parish for several years, and from listening to numerous homilies and his Church history radio program, I can attest that he is indeed an expert on Church history, and if he recommends this book it must be good! I will be getting a copy soon!