Anybody familiar with her writing? Is she a must read-or is she someone I oughtn't bother with? I saw she had a book about Romans 8- that looked interesting....Anybody have any of her books they recommend?
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Hi, Shannon! 
I've scanned a lot of her writings (I had a friend who studied her assiduously) and she's very good. Her Spiritual Director was Fr. Hans Urs von Balthasar who died before he could receive his Red Hat from Pope John Paul. She sparked a controversy when von B wrote an article in a theological journal on 'the extent of the mercy of God' asking the question: Might God in the end forgive all sinners? Many respectable theologians answered "NO!" and that was the end of it.
I've scanned a lot of her writings (I had a friend who studied her assiduously) and she's very good. Her Spiritual Director was Fr. Hans Urs von Balthasar who died before he could receive his Red Hat from Pope John Paul. She sparked a controversy when von B wrote an article in a theological journal on 'the extent of the mercy of God' asking the question: Might God in the end forgive all sinners? Many respectable theologians answered "NO!" and that was the end of it.
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Thanks Michelina!! Oddly that anecdote was almost all I'd heard about her! I think I'll get the book and seehow I like it- though perhaps I ought to email my SD....
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ShannonMcMorland said:
I liked what I saw, Shannon! But it was in Italian while I had Sr Faustina in English. So I never really got into it. She writes somewhat in the same vein.
I always check with my SD.
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What is some good devotional reading? I read, oh who was it - "all will be well, and all will be well, and all manner of things will be well" - Julian of Norwich - for Theo Anth last semester. I actually enjoyed her more than I thought I might, as her style isn't typically what I like.
Any other ideas for worthwhile selections?
Any other ideas for worthwhile selections?
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I emailed my SD- I'll go with what he says! Carrie- if I end up reading this I'll let you know how it is. She is a very prolific writer, Many of her books sound very appealing to me.
As far as devotional reading-- check out Transforming your life through the Eucharist by Fr. John Kane. It is one of those books that will change your life!
As far as devotional reading-- check out Transforming your life through the Eucharist by Fr. John Kane. It is one of those books that will change your life!
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ShannonMcMorland said:
The Lord's sweet gift to us.
I will have to buy myself a copy of that book, Shannon.
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You bet.
I was excited today. Our pastor announced that his homilies for Lent and Easter will deal with The Lamb's Supper by Scott Hahn. A friend of mine is coming home with me for Easter, so I decided to buy her a copy of that book so she can read it and know what's going on for Easter here. Then when I was at Hallmark, I found these little Beanie lambs - SO CUTE. I bought one for my friend and one for Fr. With his I'm going to include a note that says something like "a little inspiration when writing your homilies".
I was excited today. Our pastor announced that his homilies for Lent and Easter will deal with The Lamb's Supper by Scott Hahn. A friend of mine is coming home with me for Easter, so I decided to buy her a copy of that book so she can read it and know what's going on for Easter here. Then when I was at Hallmark, I found these little Beanie lambs - SO CUTE. I bought one for my friend and one for Fr. With his I'm going to include a note that says something like "a little inspiration when writing your homilies".
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