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God and I: Exploring the Connections Between God, Self and Ego, by Philip St. Romain. Contemplative Ministries, Inc. 2016.
Study of this book begins soon!
After experiencing a return to faith I became deeply aware of just how self-centered I had always been. I realised that virtually all of my sins stemmed from pride, self-seeking and self-centeredness. Having realised this I have labored under the illusion that the ego was the source of my problem and that God would help break it down. I saw this as a fundamental part of my growth in
faith. Actually, it sort of works for a while, but lately I have had a gnawing sense that all was not right. During prayer and meditation I recently began thinking about the difference between the self and the ego. If the ego were so bad, why did God give me one? Surely, someone must have done some thinking about this! A quick Google search of God, Ego, Self turned up this wonderful book. If you have fallen for the idea that the Ego itself is evil, or bad or something to struggle against to
clear away the barriers between you and God, read this book. The author describes the nature of God, the ego, the self and the persona in a very clear way and he outlines what our problem is with the Ego. I won't spoil it for you because the author explains is very well and you should buy this book. I'm just finishing the book now, but already it has been a game changer for me. The author covers some pretty heavy material, but he does so in a clear and engaging way. Not too academic or pie in
the sky. Very practical and down to earth. It deserves much more attention than it has apparently received thus far. I heartily recommend it.
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St. Francis Borgia: October 10. 1510 - 1572.
Today’s saint grew up in an important family in 16th-century Spain, serving in the imperial court and quickly advancing in his career. But a series of events—including the death of his beloved wife—made Francis Borgia rethink his priorities. He gave up public life, gave away his possessions, and joined the new and little-known Society of Jesus.
Religious life proved to be the right choice. Francis felt drawn to spend time in seclusion and prayer, but his administrative talents also made him a natural for other tasks. He helped in the establishment of what is now the Gregorian University in Rome. Not long after his ordination, he served as political and spiritual adviser to the emperor. In Spain, he founded a dozen
colleges.
At 55, Francis was elected head of the Jesuits. He focused on the growth of the Society of Jesus, the spiritual preparation of its new members, and spreading the faith in many parts of Europe. He was responsible for the founding of Jesuit missions in Florida, Mexico, and Peru.
Francis Borgia is often regarded as the second founder of the Jesuits. He died in 1572 and was canonized 100 years later.
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