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March/April 2021 March/April 2021 3-16 Mar-Apr 2021 .indd 1 3/17/21 11:54 AM PROFOUND WORKS Reveal the Truth & Light of Christ ♦ JESUS OF NAZARETH ♦ ESCAPE FROM EVIL’S DARKNESS Archaeologists Retracing the Footsteps of Christ Fr. Robert Spitzer, S.J. Michael Hesemann he brilliant Jesuit draws together the best advice from er his best-selling archaeological biography Mary of TCatholic spiritual masters in history with top modern ANazareth, Hesemann set out again for the Holy Land to scienti c research to o er profound, yet practical ways to live seek traces of the most mysterious and revered figure in out the gospel in our busy days. It is a roadmap to a deeper history, Jesus of Nazareth. relationship with the Lord and to authentic transformation. Bible in hand, he takes readers on a stunning tour through Spitzer guides readers through the workings of moral trans- the places Jesus lived, worked, and su ered to give a concrete, formation, with detailed sketches of all the cardinal and colorful sense of the historical Jesus and the world he knew. theological virtues, especially love. Using insights from Along the way, archaeologists reveal to Hesemann a host of St. Ignatius of Loyola, and modern psychology, he concludes little-known discoveries, from the apostles’ boat to Herod’s with an in-depth study of the sacrament of confession and the palace to the sites of Jesus’ miracles. is book brings you face- staggering power of God’s loving mercy. to-face with the mystery of the Incarnation—God who became EEDP . Sewn Softcover, $21.95 man and lived among us. Illustrated. JOFNP . Sewn So cover, Illustrated, $21.95 “Fr. Spitzer’s wisdom and insights are on full display in this work, revealing the light of Christ and sound moral principles for overcoming “Hesemann’s up-close experience shines forth on every page. the darkness of our times.” He succeeds admirably, o ering a vision as immediate and sharp as —Fr. Donald Calloway, M.I.C., Author, Consecration to St. Joseph a breeze from the Sea of Galilee.” —David Pinault, Ph.D. Author, e Cruci x on Mecca’s Front Porch “The spiritual depth of this book is breathtaking! It is a mystical journey from the darkness of sin to the penetrating light of God’s “With probing questions and interesting theories, Hesemann takes life-giving love. A spiritual masterpiece!” us on an exciting journey through the Holy Land that reads like a —Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers, Author, Behold the Man: A Catholic thrilling detective story.” — Steve Ray, Author, Upon is Rock; Vision of Male Spirituality Host, e Footprints of God lm series Also by Father Spitzer Also by Michael Hesemann CHRIST VS. SATAN IN MARY OF NAZARETH The first archaeological biography of OUR DAILY LIVES the Mother of Christ. From Mary's home Fr. Spitzer tackles the topic of recognizing in Nazareth to her empty tomb in Jerusa- and overcoming spiritual evil. His focus is lem, this is a journey full of surprising the human heart. His goal: our moral and insights into the mystery of the Mother spiritual transformation, which leads to of God. true peace and genuine happiness. CVSP . Sewn Softcover, $19.95 MNP . Sewn So cover, Illustrated, $19.95 www.ignatius.com P.O. Box 1339, Ft. Collins, CO 80522 (800) 651-1531 3-16 Mar-Apr 2021 .indd 2 3/17/21 11:54 AM PROFOUND WORKS Reveal the Truth & Light of Christ Table of Contents Features Columns 3 Holiness as a Matter 8 Back to the Basics: of Routine Q & A on the Rev. Thomas F. Dailey, O.S.F.S. Essential Elements ♦ JESUS OF NAZARETH ♦ of Religious Life ESCAPE FROM EVIL’S DARKNESS 6 Christian Courage Archaeologists Retracing the Footsteps of Christ Spiritual Reading—Part I Fr. Robert Spitzer, S.J. —An Expression of Faith in Michael Hesemann he brilliant Jesuit draws together the best advice from Rev. Thomas Dubay, S.M. er his best-selling archaeological biography Mary of TCatholic spiritual masters in history with top modern God and in His Promise ANazareth, Hesemann set out again for the Holy Land to scienti c research to o er profound, yet practical ways to live Bro. Daniel Sokol, O.S.B. 11 Answering the Master’s seek traces of the most mysterious and revered figure in out the gospel in our busy days. It is a roadmap to a deeper Call—I Will Give You history, Jesus of Nazareth. relationship with the Lord and to authentic transformation. 16 Contemplating God’s Patience a Hundredfold Bible in hand, he takes readers on a stunning tour through Spitzer guides readers through the workings of moral trans- & Imploring the Trusting Sr. Cecilia Joseph Nguyen, the places Jesus lived, worked, and su ered to give a concrete, formation, with detailed sketches of all the cardinal and CMRM colorful sense of the historical Jesus and the world he knew. theological virtues, especially love. Using insights from Patience of Simeon & Anna Along the way, archaeologists reveal to Hesemann a host of St. Ignatius of Loyola, and modern psychology, he concludes —Homily for 25th Annual 13 Religious Pioneers in little-known discoveries, from the apostles’ boat to Herod’s with an in-depth study of the sacrament of confession and the World Day of Consecrated Life palace to the sites of Jesus’ miracles. is book brings you face- staggering power of God’s loving mercy. America: Trailblazers of Pope Francis to-face with the mystery of the Incarnation—God who became EEDP . Sewn Softcover, $21.95 Faith—Blessed Francis man and lived among us. Illustrated. Xavier Seelos, C.Ss.R. JOFNP . Sewn So cover, Illustrated, $21.95 “Fr. Spitzer’s wisdom and insights are on full display in this work, Departments Rev. Richard Boever, C.Ss.R. revealing the light of Christ and sound moral principles for overcoming the darkness of our times.” “Hesemann’s up-close experience shines forth on every page. 2 INSTITUTE Insights 18 Doctor of the Heart, He succeeds admirably, o ering a vision as immediate and sharp as —Fr. Donald Calloway, M.I.C., Author, Consecration to St. Joseph a breeze from the Sea of Galilee.” Healer of the Soul: 20 INNERVIEW —David Pinault, Ph.D. Author, e Cruci x on Mecca’s Front Porch “The spiritual depth of this book is breathtaking! It is a mystical The Spiritual Counsel journey from the darkness of sin to the penetrating light of God’s With Mother Marie Julie life-giving love. A spiritual masterpiece!” of Dr. Conrad Baars “With probing questions and interesting theories, Hesemann takes Saegaert, SCMC, Superior us on an exciting journey through the Holy Land that reads like a —Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers, Author, Behold the Man: A Catholic Mortification Therapy thrilling detective story.” — Steve Ray, Author, Upon is Rock; Vision of Male Spirituality General of the Sisters of Rev. Brian Mullady, O.P. Host, e Footprints of God lm series Charity of Our Lady, Mother Also by Father Spitzer Also by Michael Hesemann of the Church 28 Theological Reflections CHRIST VS. SATAN IN MARY OF NAZARETH Authenticity in the 23 IRL NEWS & NOTES The first archaeological biography of OUR DAILY LIVES Religious Life Fr. Spitzer tackles the topic of recognizing the Mother of Christ. From Mary's home 26 Affiliate in Focus Rev. John A. Hardon, S.J. in Nazareth to her empty tomb in Jerusa- and overcoming spiritual evil. His focus is lem, this is a journey full of surprising the human heart. His goal: our moral and Handmaids of the insights into the mystery of the Mother spiritual transformation, which leads to true peace and genuine happiness. Precious Blood of God. —New Market, Tennessee CVSP . Sewn Softcover, $19.95 MNP . Sewn So cover, Illustrated, $19.95 www.ignatius.com P.O. Box 1339, Ft. Collins, CO 80522 (800) 651-1531 3-16 Mar-Apr 2021 .indd 1 3/17/21 11:54 AM Institute Insights March/April 2021 Vol. XLV No. 2 R EV . T HOMAS N ELSO N , O.P R AEM . ur Mission: Religious Life is published Oby the INSTITUTE ON RELIGIOUS LIFE, Inc. ev. John A. Hardon, S.J., in his Theological Reflections (IRL). The IRL is a national organization writes on “Authenticity in Religious Life.” Religious founded in 1974 to encourage, support Rwomen and men are called to be public witnesses and assist authentic consecrated life as of the poor, chaste, and obedient Christ, yet many live a set forth by Vatican II and its implemen- compromised life, hardly authentic which undermines such tation by the Holy See. Membership in witness. One way of renewing religious life is to see that the IRL is comprised of bishops, priests, holiness is not so much fostered in extraordinary deeds as religious and lay persons. in fidelity to the ordinary routine of daily life. That is the doctrine of St. Religious Life is sent to active mem- Francis de Sales as Rev. Thomas F. Dailey, O.S.F.S., points out in his ar- bers of the IRL ($30 per year for U.S. ticle, “Holiness as a Matter of Routine.” Courage is often manifested in membership) or to those who request it. great deeds but it takes even more heroic courage to be faithful in little Institutional or library subscriptions are things. Bro. Daniel Sokol, O.S.B., reflects on Christian courage in his ar- also available. Send all correspondence ticle, “An Expression of Faith in God and in His Promise.” Patience is a to Religious Life, P.O. Box 7500, Liber- virtue attached to the hinge virtue of courage and Pope Francis reflects tyville, IL 60048, or call 847-573-8975.
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