Letters of Fire
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.31 (514 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0818913851 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 206 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-09-13 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
"Unusual format, spiritual insight, plenty of chuckles" according to Kat L. When I heard the format of this book, I just couldn't picture it. Letters TO people, most of whom are dead or never actually lived? How will this give us insight? It turns out that by writing letters, the author is giving us his personal insight into what we can gain from these people, an insight which is formed by his own extensive studies as a Cistercian monk. In addition, Fr. Esposito has a sense of humor . Phenomenal! Stoked with thought-provoking faith and captivating wit and personality. When a very much living and fascinating Cistercian monk and a motley group of rather dead or fictional characters collide, the results blow the mind!I simply cannot put these Letters of Fire down and I refuse to get off this utterly enthralling ride that bridges the gap between the living and the dead with witty, honest, faith-filled musings and conversations of the finest caliber and depth. In my impatience . "Fr Thomas is a great writer, and these letters feel like eavesdropping on" according to Kaitlin. A Cistercian monk talks about FOMO and B.O.B. (among other things) as he discusses virtue, and what it means to be human in the context of letters to fictional and historical characters. Fr Thomas is a great writer, and these letters feel like eavesdropping on fascinating (edifying) conversations. These letters are short so you can read one or two when you have some free time, but I doubt you will be able to
Thomas Esposito writes letters to various historical figures, saints, fictional characters, Mother Earth, engaging them in a discussion of key themes including the meaning of existence, the nature of love, the fascination of creation, the human person made in the image and likeness of God. By choosing the literary form of letter writing, Fr Esposito has produced a work that will appeal to a wide enquiring readership.. Many priests write books of sermons addressed to the converted
He is also the vocations director and sub-prior of his Abley. . 1982) is a Cistercian monk and priest of Our Lady of Dallas Abbey in Texas. Fr. Thomas Esposito (b. He currently teaches at the Cistercian Preparatory School as well as the University of Dallas, offering courses in both the Old and New Testaments, Biblical Greek, and World Religious. In 2014, he earned his doctorate in Scripture from the Pontifical Biblical Institute in Rome
1982) is a Cistercian monk and priest of Our Lady of Dallas Abbey in Texas. In 2014, he earned his doctorate in Scripture from the Pontifical Biblical Institute in Rome. About the Author Fr. He currently teaches at the Cistercian Preparatory School as well as the University of Dallas, offering courses in both the Old and New Testaments, Biblical Greek, and World Religious. Thomas Esposito (b. . He is also the vocations director and sub-prior of his Abley