Publisher's Synopsis
Christian Perfection And Contemplation: According To St. Thomas Aquinas And St. John Of The Cross is a book written by R. Garrigou-Lagrange that explores the teachings of two great spiritual masters of the Catholic Church, St. Thomas Aquinas and St. John of the Cross. The book focuses on the topics of Christian perfection and contemplation, and how these two concepts are interrelated.The author begins by examining the nature of Christian perfection, which he defines as the process of becoming more and more like Christ. He then goes on to explore the role of contemplation in this process, arguing that it is through contemplation that we are able to deepen our understanding of God and draw closer to Him.Throughout the book, Garrigou-Lagrange draws extensively on the writings of St. Thomas Aquinas and St. John of the Cross, using their insights to shed light on the nature of Christian perfection and contemplation. He also provides practical advice on how to cultivate a contemplative prayer life, offering guidance on topics such as meditation, spiritual reading, and the use of the imagination in prayer.Overall, Christian Perfection And Contemplation: According To St. Thomas Aquinas And St. John Of The Cross is a valuable resource for anyone seeking to deepen their understanding of the spiritual life and grow closer to God.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
