Becoming who you are : insights on the true self from Thomas Merton and other saints

by S.J. James Martin

Paper Book, 2006

Status

Available

Call number

BT713.M37

Tags

Self -- Religious aspects -- Christianity, Theological anthropology

Genres

Publication

Mahwah, N.J. : HiddenSpring, c2006.

Description

By meditating on personal examples from the author's life, as well as reflecting on the inspirational life and writings of Thomas Merton, stories from the Gospels, as well as the lives of other holy men and women (among them, Henri Nouwen, Therese of Lisieux and Pope John XXIII) the reader will see how becoming who you are, and becoming the person that God created, is a simple path to happiness, peace of mind and even sanctity.

Subjects

Merton, Thomas, 1915-1968
Self Religious aspects Christianity
Theological anthropology

LCC

BT713.M37

Original publication date

2006

Physical description

x, 98 p.; 21 cm

ISBN

9781587680366

Barcode

31342000110287

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