The Heart of Holiness: Friendship with God and Others - Softcover

Lauenstein, Fr. Gary

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1621640094 ISBN 13: 9781621640097

Publisher: Ignatius Press, 2016

Synopsis

Reflecting on Scripture, writings of the saints, and his own experience, Redemptorist Father Gary Lauenstein demonstrates that the heart of holiness is friendship with God, who is love. As a result, our everyday experiences of our friendships with others are our stepping stones to holiness.

With simplicity and grace, this book helps the reader to meditate on his understanding of himself, others, and God, and to look at his relationships in the light of their purpose--to give and to receive the love of God. The author, who is an experienced and certified spiritual director, examines the importance, in any relationship, of attentiveness, communication, disinterestedness, and joy. He shows how our path to God passes through and encompasses our friendships with one another.

About this title

About the Author

Fr. Gary Lauenstein, C.Ss.R., has been a priest for forty-five years. His ministry with the North American Redemptorists has included teaching Spanish in a high school seminary, encouraging vocations, and directing novices. He has certification as a spiritual director. Currently he is a parish priest at St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church in Whittier, CA.

Edition details

• Publisher: Ignatius Press
• Publication date: 2016
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1621640094
• ISBN 13: 9781621640097
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 168