Description
Book SynopsisThis work is based firmly on the work of three classical masters - St Thomas Aquinas, St John of the Cross, and St Teresa of Avila. The first part of Prof Jordan Aumann's magisterial Spiritual Theology is concerned with the theological principles of Christian holiness, while the second and major part derives from those principles' practical directives for the individual Christian's 'growth in holiness'. This text has already proved of great benefit to contemporary students and general readers seeking to inform and develop their own spiritual lives.
Table of ContentsPreface Part One: Doctrinal Foundations 1 Nature and Scope of Spiritual Theology 2 The Goal of Our Striving 3 Our Life in Christ and Mary 4 The Supernatural Organism 5 Perfection of the Christian Life 6 Christian Perfection and Mystical Experience
Part Two: Growth in Holiness 7 Conversion from Sin 8 Progressive Purgation 9 Means of Spiritual Growth 10 The Theological Virtues 11 The Moral Virtues 12 Grades of Prayer 13 Aids to Spiritual Growth 14 Discernment of Spirits
