The Art Of Loving God

There are as many paths to holiness as there are saints in Heaven . . . but you can't follow them all. Yet there's one thing every saint practices that you can imitate: the simple art of loving God, which the beloved St. Francis de Sales explains for you here. Under his wise and gentle guidance, you'll discover the secrets to growing holier through the simple things in life — work, play, and rest. You'll learn to avoid the distractions (even religious distractions) that trouble and weary your soul . . . and you'll soon be able to focus your energy simply on loving God. Listen to the holy words of this saint; take them to heart; make them a part of your life. Soon you'll be well on your way, following that path to Heaven that God, from all eternity, has given you as your very own. St. Francis de Sales himself will teach you the secrets of developing: Patience Trust Modesty Courage Simplicity Humility Obedience Generosity Perseverance Selflessness Gentleness Love of God and other key virtues A note for the skeptical and discouraged: Have you tried to grow closer to God using one technique after another, yet still find you haven't made much progress? That's a common problem in today's world, where devotion has become so complicated that the simple art of loving God has been lost. Don't despair. Generations of Christians have made finding God harder than it need be, which is why, every few hundred years, God sends us a saint like St. Francis de Sales to remind us that anyone can love God and that it's not really so hard to do. Listen to St. Francis, and, no matter how many times you've failed in the past, you'll soon be a master of the art of loving God.

St. Francis de Sales speaks to the modern generation from the 17th century with counsel on how to develop patience, humility, generosity, selflessness, obedience, courage, trust, and, most importantly, love of God.

Practice Makes Perfect Learning to love God is an art, says Fr. John Hampsch. It requires whole-hearted and concentrated effort—but the rewards are worth it! In The Art of Loving God, with characteristic wit and wisdom, Fr. Hampsch explores the process of spiritual growth, including the four stages of every person’s spiritual journey: ? Discovering that God loves us (and wants us to love him back). ? Learning to use the resources God gives us to sustain our faith journey. ? Facing with faithful hearts the “potholes, pitfalls, and panic” in life. ? Growing to spiritual maturity—and helping others to grow, too. Reverend John H. Hampsch, C.M.F. is a popular conference speaker and retreat master, and author of numerous pamphlets and books, including Healing Your Family Tree. Fr. Hampsch is a member of Claretian Missionaries. ------------------------------------------------------ “In this new work Fr. John Hampsch teaches us how to seek and sustain a loving relationship with God. He also shows us how to respond to God, using the many helps he has given us along the journey.... This book will help you find deeper meaning in what life on earth is all about: a heroic love for God and neighbor that is meant to continue for all eternity.” Ursula “Babsie” Bleasdell Catholic lay evangelist “John has written of our quest to know and love God in a comprehensive yet entertaining way. I was especially touched by his strength and sensitivity in handling the problem of pain.” Father Michael Manning, SVD Author of many books including Questions and Answers for Today’s Catholics; President of WORDNET, INC. “The Art of Loving God is a treasury of valuable spiritual gems. This book answers many of the critical questions I often hear from lay people desiring to grow in their spiritual and knowledge of the faith.” Dominic Berardino President, Southern California Renewal Communities

THE ART OF LOVING GOD: HOW TO LIVE FROM YOUR HEART IN GOD'S EPIC LOVE STORY is for readers who long to see the face of Jesus and hear His voice. These are the ones who have tasted the goodness of the Lord and want more. We begin by being sensitive and listening to the ways God speaks to us. By exploring and contemplating who Jesus is, we fall more in love, especially when we contemplate the wonders and meaning of His Incarnation. Because love always finds a way to express itself, passion and joy are found through creative expression and art, when we return love for love, and when we partner with Christ. By cultivating the fire in our heart, we find ourselves closer to heaven than we may have thought possible. What do you want? Who is Jesus to you? What is your favorite event in the gospels? Do you know why? In what ways are you living from your heart for God? Is your faith a fire of affection with outlets of creative expression and calling? Do you know what God likes about you? Jesus asks, "What do you want?" These questions, and more, are addressed in these pages.Montreuil's intimate blend of personal stories, contemplative bible stories, and engaging teaching, reflects the most precious aspect of Christian life: experiencing God Himself. If you hunger for more-which we all do-this book will surprise and delight you. Montreuil opens our eyes to see, to wonder, to fall in love. Jesus longs for us to come to Him with our heart full of desire and expectation and there He will meet us.The five virgins with oil in their lamps in Jesus' Last Days parable could be us in this generation. The world is groaning with labor pains--Jesus is coming very soon. We're seeing end times prophecies unfold as we, Christ's beloved, come of age for Spirit-filled, spousal love. This is, after all, a divine romance we're living in.

The landmark bestseller that changed the way we think about love: “Every line is packed with common sense, compassion, and realism” (Fortune). The Art of Loving is a rich and detailed guide to love—an achievement reached through maturity, practice, concentration, and courage. In the decades since the book’s release, its words and lessons continue to resonate. Erich Fromm, a celebrated psychoanalyst and social psychologist, clearly and sincerely encourages the development of our capacity for and understanding of love in all of its facets. He discusses the familiar yet misunderstood romantic love, the all-encompassing brotherly love, spiritual love, and many more. A challenge to traditional Western notions of love, The Art of Loving is a modern classic about taking care of ourselves through relationships with others by the New York Times–bestselling author of To Have or To Be? and Escape from Freedom. This ebook features an illustrated biography of Erich Fromm including rare images and never-before-seen documents from the author’s estate.

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With characteristic wit and wisdom, Father John Hampsch explores the process of spiritual growth. The Art of Loving God describes the four stages of every person's spiritual journey. This powerful tool for evangelism is a must-read for every Christian sincerely seeking deeper spiritual growth.