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Book Synopsis: "Rich contribution to a world seeking meaning and purpose." - Sr. Ilia Delio OSF, Villanova University Theology Chair, Center for Christogenesis Founder
"A powerful tool in our quest for meaning." – Leonard Swidler Professor Emeritus Catholic Studies Temple University, Dialogue Institute and Journal of Ecumenical Studies Founder, Author of "Does Life Have Meaning?"
"Mystery & Tradition is a gift for our time. The Catholicism Stoutzenberger explains so well offers a vision of how the human community needs to be and a path forward that Catholics and non-Catholics alike would do well to consider." - Father Joseph Tedesco OCSO, Superior of Mepkin Abbey Trappist Monastery, Monks Corner, SC
Joseph Stoutzenberger serves as a patient guide, leading spiritual seekers through the wisdom Catholicism has to offer. He goes beyond common knowledge, delving into underlying thinking and historical contexts, and then poses the question, "What do you think?" The book offers Catholicism as invaluable in the quest for what it means to be truly human, exploring how elements of Catholicism speak to pressing concerns of today.
Amid triumphs and failures, Catholicism has been manifest in ornate symbols and rituals, sinners and saints, heroic selfless acts, as well as ordinary people doing unheralded good work. Its inspiration comes from Jesus and from the recognition that holiness surrounds us.
The book invites conversation needed today as we seek wisdom, direction, beauty, and hope. Lifelong Catholics and those who wonder if the church can be a nurturing home can deepen their understanding of the faith. Insights from multiple sources serve as jumping-off points for seekers of other faiths or no faith. It does not shy away from questions and controversies associated with Catholicism. You will discover that Catholicism is no stranger in the search for truth and has much to say about it.
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Mystery and Tradition: Catholicism for Today's Spiritual Seekers offers a rich contribution to a world that is constantly seeking meaning and purpose. As Sr. Ilia Delio OSF, the Theology Chair at Villanova University, and founder of the Center for Christogenesis, states, this book is a valuable resource that provides a powerful tool in our quest for understanding.
Joseph Stoutzenberger, the author of Mystery and Tradition, serves as a patient guide, helping spiritual seekers explore the wisdom that Catholicism has to offer. He goes beyond surface level understanding, delving into the underlying thinking and historical contexts of the faith. This approach not only educates readers but also prompts them to think critically and form their own opinions.
In our search for what it truly means to be human, the elements of Catholicism showcased in this book offer immense value. The Catholic faith speaks to the most pressing concerns of today, and Catholicism can be a source of guidance and inspiration. From the ornate symbols and rituals to the heroic acts performed by ordinary people, the examples of Catholicism presented will resonate with readers on a deeper level.
Mystery and Tradition invites conversation, serving as a platform for seekers of wisdom, beauty, and hope. Whether you have been a lifelong Catholic or are simply wondering if the church can provide a nurturing home, this book will deepen your understanding of the faith. It also extends its insights beyond Catholicism, providing jumping-off points for individuals of various faiths or no faith at all.
This book is not afraid to address the questions and controversies associated with Catholicism. Instead, it embraces them and shows that Catholicism is no stranger to the search for truth. Through its pages, readers will discover that Catholicism has much to say about truth and that its wisdom is applicable to our modern lives.
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