The Mirror of Charity gives us a solid theology of the cistercian life. Aelred's deep knowledge of Scripture, his joy in his brethren, and his love of Christ shine from every page. Because the divine nature is love, as the Bible tells us, directing our love to God-love conforms us to the image of God that has been lost through sin. All love, to Aelred, is a participation in God-love that leads us to union.
The Mirror of Charity, written at the beginning of his monastic life, and Spiritual Friendship, written near its end, form a set. Together they demonstrate both the consistency of his teaching and his unswerving love of God in Christ.
The Mirror of Charity gives us a solid theology of the cistercian life. Aelred's deep knowledge of Scripture, his joy in his brethren, and his love of Christ shine from every page. Because the divine nature is love, as the Bible tells us, directing our love to God-love conforms us to the image of God that has been lost through sin. All love, to Aelred, is a participation in God-love that leads us to union.
The Mirror of Charity, written at the beginning of his monastic life, and Spiritual Friendship, written near its end, form a set. Together they demonstrate both the consistency of his teaching and his unswerving love of God in Christ.
Mirror of Charity: Volume 17
324
Mirror of Charity: Volume 17
324Paperback(Revised ed.)
Product Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780879077174 |
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| Publisher: | Liturgical Press |
| Publication date: | 05/01/1990 |
| Series: | Cistercian Fathers , #17 |
| Edition description: | Revised ed. |
| Pages: | 324 |
| Product dimensions: | 5.50(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.74(d) |