01870cam a22003018i 4500 20240511071313.0 210412s2021 nyu o 000 0 eng 2021012931 9780525572763 (hardcover) HSLRC HSLRC HSLRC BX2350.3 P576 2021 Pitre, Brant James, author. 51861 Introduction to the spiritual life / Brant Pitre. First edition. 2111 New York : Image, 2021. xix, 312 pages ; 22 cm text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Includes bibliographical references. "A powerful exploration of the biblical foundations, contemplative practices, and spiritual path of Jesus himself-from the bestselling author of The Case for Jesus. The path of following Jesus is an ancient and storied spiritual tradition. Yet many believers are not familiar with the scriptural roots of vocal prayer, meditation, and contemplation, and the three stages of spiritual growth (purgative, illuminative, unitive) that exist to bring them closer to God. In his most personal book yet, Dr. Brant Pitre draws on the riches of the Bible, the words of Jesus, and the writings of mystics across the centuries to shed light on the mystery of the spiritual life"-- Provided by publisher. Description based on print version record and CIP data provided by publisher; resource not viewed. Spiritual life Catholic Church. 51862 Spiritual formation Catholic Church. 51863 Print version: Pitre, Brant James. Introduction to the spiritual life First edition. New York : Image, 2021 9780525572763 (DLC) 2021012930 lcc BK CIR BX2350.3 .P576 2021 95253 95253 0 0 lcc 0 0 HSLRC HSLRC CIR 2024-05-11 1499.00 1 BX2350.3 .P576 2021 HS14438 2025-05-23 00:00:00 2025-02-13 1 2024-05-11 BK