"A Herder & Herder book." "Originally published as Mente abierta, corazon creyente. Editorial Claretiana, Buenos Aires, Argentina"--Title page verso Includes bibliographical references (pages 295-297)
Contents:
I. Encountering Jesus. Jesus in dialogue Living in constant encounter Believing in joy Joy and perseverance The faith that frees us Called despite our fears Nurtured by the church Cross and mission The courage of the cross The challenge of sin The hopelessness of sin Testing and temptation Humility and hope United by the grace of memory II. Manifestations of light. The light of Jesus Staying alert The hardening of hearts God's plan unveiled Passing on the faith The Son reveals the Father The vision of the wedding feast Faith beyond space and time III. The letters to the seven churches. Reading the Apocalypse Ephesus, recapturing the first love Smyrna, overcoming fatigue and bitterness Pergamum, holding on to the truth Thyatira, loyalty to our inheritance Sardis, restoring self-respect Philadelphia, love among sisters and brothers Laodicea, true friendship IV. Human prayer. Drawing close to all flesh Abraham: learning to let go Prayer as obedience to mission David: the art of surrender The solitude of prayer Moses and the people: intercession vs. murmuring God revealed in weakness and limitation Job: praying from our sores Homeward bound Simeon: led by the Spirit The mystery of talking with God Judith: speaking freely with God Entering into the humanity of Jesus Freely embracing death The totality of surrender The failure of Jesus Jesus Christ the priest Holding back nothing