| Awake My Soul: Contemporary Catholics on Traditional Devotions Contributor(s): Martin, James (Editor) |
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ISBN: 082941987X ISBN-13: 9780829419870 Publisher: Loyola Press OUR PRICE: $10.76 Product Type: Paperback Published: February 2004 Annotation: In "Awake My Soul," Martin offers a meaningful collection of fascinating essays focusing on devotions and their place in the life of contemporary believers, and shows how prayer can help people regain a sense of mystery at the center of the Catholic faith. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Religion | Christian Living - Inspirational - Religion | Devotional |
| Dewey: 248.460 |
| LCCN: 2003019401 |
| Physical Information: 0.46" H x 5.02" W x 7.07" (0.36 lbs) 160 pages |
| Themes: - Theometrics - Catholic - Religious Orientation - Catholic - Religious Orientation - Christian |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: In Awake My Soul, editor James Martin, SJ, offers a meaningful collection of fascinating essays focusing on Catholic devotions and their place in the life of contemporary believers. Originally published as part of a Lenten series in America magazine, each essay discusses a favorite Catholic devotion, its history, its place in an individual's life, and its role in the life of today's Catholics.Awake My Soul features some of today's top Catholic writers celebrating traditional Catholic devotions such as the rosary, the stations of the cross, holy water, novenas, relics, the Sacred Heart of Jesus, and more. Contributors include Ron Hansen; Emilie Griffin; Joan Chittister, O.S.B.; and Eric Stoltz. |
Contributor Bio(s): Martin, James: - JAMES MARTIN, SJ, is associate editor of America magazine. A prolific author, writer, and editor, his books include My Life with the Saints, A Jesuit Off-Broadway, Searching for God at Ground Zero, and In Good Company. He is the editor of Awake My Soul and Celebrating Good Liturgy. His articles have appeared in The New York Times, The Philadelphia Inquirer, The Tablet, and Commonweal. Fr. Martin resides in New York City. |