[PDF] Men And Spirituality eBook

Author : Matthew Fox
Publisher : New World Library
Page : 372 pages
File Size : 29,52 MB
Release : 2010-09-24
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 1577317920

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It is no secret that men are in trouble today. From war to ecological collapse, most of the world’s critical problems stem from a distorted masculinity out of control. Yet our culture rewards the very dysfunctions responsible for those problems. To Matthew Fox, our crucial task is to open our minds to a deeper understanding of the healthy masculine than we receive from our media, culture, and religions. Popular religion forces the punitive imagery of fundamentalism on us, pushing most men away from their natural yearning for spirituality and toward intolerance and domination. Meanwhile, many men, particularly young men, are looking for images of healthy masculinity to emulate and finding nothing. To awaken what Fox calls “the sacred masculine,” he unearths ten metaphors, or archetypes, ranging from the Green Man, an ancient pagan symbol of our fundamental relationship with nature, to the Grandfatherly Heart to the Spiritual Warrior. He explores archetypes of sacred marriage, showing how partnership becomes the ultimate expression of healthy masculinity. By stirring our natural yearning for healthy spirituality, Fox argues, these timeless archetypes can inspire men to pursue their higher calling to reinvent the world.

Author : Richard Rohr
Publisher : Franciscan Media
Page : 171 pages
File Size : 34,84 MB
Release : 2024-02-05
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1632534118

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“Richard Rohr’s work has been life-changing in my own experience. Over the last twenty years, no other teacher has had a more formative impact on my mind and heart than this unpretentious Franciscan brother. Being set free from the need to perform—to get it right—has been a particularly important gift for me.”—Belden C. Lane, from the foreword A newly revised edition of Richard Rohr's perennial bestseller, this book reflects and incorporates his years of experience with men's work as well as changes in society. With Richard Rohr as mentor and guide, men—and women who care about men—will want to study and discuss the ideas presented here. A new foreword from Belden C. Lane emphasizes the need for this work to continue.

Author : David Tacey
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 237 pages
File Size : 46,98 MB
Release : 2013-10-23
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 1317798805

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The nature of masculinity is a popular subject for contemporary authors, either treated critically from a sociological standpoint, or analysed from a psychological and spiritual perspective. In Remaking Men, David Tacey argues that we must strive to bridge the gap between these separate traditions - masculinity should neither be hijacked by the spiritual, Jung-influenced men's movement, nor discussed merely as a product of socio-political forces. Examining his own and other men's experience in a critical and lively discourse he evades the simplistic optimism of the 'inner journey' approach and the chronic pessimism of contemporary academic arguments. This is a fascinating and very accessible look at masculinity for those who want to explore self and society with intelligence and soul.

Author : Harold Burke-Sivers
Publisher : Ignatius Press
Page : 298 pages
File Size : 48,29 MB
Release : 2015-08-17
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1681496755

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Lucid and inspiring, Behold the Man is a unique exploration of Catholic spirituality for men. Much of the literature written for Catholic men focuses on topical issues such as fatherhood and sexuality. While this book does not exclude these subjects, it is the first to present a comprehensive picture of Catholic male spirituality. What is authentic male Catholic spirituality? What distinguishes it from Protestant male spirituality? How does masculine spirituality complement feminine spirituality? These questions and many more are answered in this book. Drawing from Scripture and Church teaching, the author roots Catholic male spirituality in a covenant relationship with God and the cross of Jesus Christ. He demonstrates that when a man embraces the cross he is truly able to be himself the man that God created and calls him to be. Behold the Man can deepen a man s experience of Christ and help him to know the Lord more intimately.

Author : Anthony Isacco
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 349 pages
File Size : 18,82 MB
Release : 2019-04-25
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 1351865196

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Religion, Spirituality, and Masculinity provides concrete, practical suggestions for mental health professionals. Drawing from decades of clinical experience working with men and interdisciplinary insights from psychology, sociology, religion, and more, the authors explore some of the most salient aspects of men’s mental and spiritual health. Chapters focus on topics such as men’s relationships to religion and to masculinity, shame, and forgiveness, and concerns such as pornography use and drifting between religious affiliations. In addition to relevant theory and research, each chapter includes a case study and clear, science-informed strategies that can be incorporated into everyday practice in ways that improve men’s health and wellbeing.

Author : Gareth Brandt
Publisher : Herald Press (VA)
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 20,76 MB
Release : 2009
Category : Christian men
ISBN : 9780836195026

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Warriors, lone rangers, conquerors-these are the common images that come to mind when talking about men. But are those the only metaphors for Christian men? Using the story of Joseph from the Bible, Gareth Brandt shows how male spirituality reaches its height when it shows compassion to all people, beginning with those close to us, and finds meaning through participation in building God's commonwealth of love and justice. 228 Pages

Author : Patrick M. Arnold
Publisher : Crossroad Publishing
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 20,31 MB
Release : 1991
Category : Bible
ISBN : 9780824512521

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A powerful and inspiring call to men to discover and incorporate the characteristics and gifts of the great Biblical masculine archetypes. "Arnold treats figures such as Moses and Jonah as reservoirs for new information about models. . . . What we have here is a brave, passionate . . . book that aims to bring the members of the Church to a greater consciousness of the enormous changes taking place all around us".--Robert Bly.

Author : Watchman Nee
Publisher : Living Stream Ministry
Page : 779 pages
File Size : 32,29 MB
Release : 1998
Category : Christian life
ISBN : 0736302697

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An intriguing exploration of the great transition between life and the after-life.

Author : Toby Johnson
Publisher : Lethe Press
Page : 238 pages
File Size : 31,54 MB
Release : 2004
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 1590210220

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In this award-winning title, Johnson explores how the rise of gay identity--their ability to step outside the conventions of culture and see things from a different point of view--has become an important part of religious development.

Author : Francis Schaeffer
Publisher : Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.
Page : 196 pages
File Size : 17,6 MB
Release : 2012-01-27
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1414356838

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Francis Shaeffer had been serving as a pastor for over a decade when he began to wonder if Christianity really made a difference in people’s lives. True Spirituality, a twentieth-century spiritual classic, outlines the result of his effort to “start at the beginning” and re-examine his faith. The book is a treasure trove of wisdom for Christians trying to discover what true spirituality looks like in everyday life. Includes a foreword by Chuck Colson and an introduction by Dr. Jerram Barrs, director of the Schaeffer Institute.