{"product_id":"sensing-the-spirit-9780567706997","title":"Sensing the Spirit","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eJudith Merkle\u003c\/b\u003e is Professor of Religious Studies at Niagara University, USA.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eClearly we receive far more than a simple “sense of the Spirit” in this masterful integration and reflection on the evolution of the theology and lived practices of religious life in the Church both for today, and for many days to come. -- James Bretzke, S.J., John Carroll University, USA\u003cbr\u003eWhile religious life is thriving in certain parts of the Church, in Europe and North America it is experiencing widespread lack of appeal to new members and appears to be only a shadow of its former vital self. Building on her earlier studies of religious life and charism, Judith Merkle has given us an indispensable examination of the crisis religious life faces in the post-conciliar Church and in a world that has become dull to a sense of transcendence. This wise and hope-filled examination is must reading for men and women leaders of religious communities, their members, and all who treasure the rich heritage of religious life. -- John J. Burkhard, O.F.M. Conv., the former Washington Theological Union, USA\u003cbr\u003eA richly challenging book which engages with significant contemporary theology in a reflection on religious life surviving beyond traditional cultural and religious interpretive patterns. Merkle’s analysis offers hope and vision in uncertain times.  An essential read for those continuing to believe in the value of the consecrated life. -- Gemma Simmonds CJ, Margaret Beaufort Institute of Theology, UK\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIntroduction  \u003cb\u003ePart I: Foundations\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003cb\u003eChapter One:\u003c\/b\u003e The Unfolding Seed  \u003cb\u003eChapter Two:\u003c\/b\u003e The Niche of Religious Life  \u003cb\u003eChapter Three:\u003c\/b\u003e Beyond Survival  \u003cb\u003ePart II: Toward the Future of Religious Life\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003cb\u003eChapter Four:\u003c\/b\u003e The Vows in Secular Culture  \u003cb\u003eChapter Five:\u003c\/b\u003e Adult Christian Living in Secular Culture  \u003cb\u003eChapter Six:\u003c\/b\u003e Adaptations in a New Environment  Bibliography Index","brand":"Bloomsbury Publishing PLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48735390761303,"sku":"9780567706997","price":20.43,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780567706997.jpg?v=1723810164","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/sensing-the-spirit-9780567706997","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}