In this seven-day retreat, Yielding to a Pursuing God, your director is one of the most significant Christian apologists of the twentieth century, C. S. Lewis. Through his thoughtful and deeply personal writing, Lewis explores his lifelong conversion, his constant grappling with the mysteries of faith. Robert F. Morneau weaves excerpts from Lewis's allegories, letters and poems into a week of prayer and deepening acquaintance, ending with a list of resources to help you continue this relationship.
But he was first and last a priest, and it is in his sermons and retreat conferences that we meet Ronald Knox the spiritual guide.
With this book, Wesley A. Kort hopes to rehabilitate Lewis and to demonstrate the value and continuing relevance of his work.
A virtual primer for retreat, this volume defines the basics and provides practical tips on setting realistic expectations and on achieving the relaxation and freedom necessary for the soul to become, in the words of de Caussade, "light as ...
Art Lindsley provides a readable introduction to C. S. Lewis's reflections on objections to belief in Jesus Christ and the compelling reasons why Lewis came to affirm the truth of Christianity.
"The distinguishing excellence of Mere Christians is its scope. There is something here for everyone. The range of ways in which the contributors to the book have been influenced by C. S. Lewis is as varied as the contributors themselves.
Known throughout the world as the intellect behind The Chronicles of Narnia and as the twentieth century's most influential Christian writer, C. S. Lewis has stirred millions of readers through his probing insights, passionate arguments, ...
. . . This is truly a beautiful book.” —Elizabeth Gilbert "Proves that there is grace in letting go, stepping back and giving yourself time to repair in the dark.
Both southern and northern officers studied this book in their military formative years at West Point. Judge Nicholls reformatted the book into the Chicago style of documentation, making the unabridged edition an easier read.
Provides an exposition of the theology of C.S. Lewis, including discussion of his beliefs on God, Jesus, the Holy Spirit, the Creation, free will, masculinity, femininity, and facets of heaven.
The theme of this collection is the excellence of the Story, especially the kind of story dear to Lewis-fantasy and science fiction, which he fostered in an age dominated by realistic fiction.