Worshiping the Sacramental Christ

by Dennis Billy, C.Ss.R.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Fr. Dennis J. Billy, C.Ss.R., is Professor Emeritus of the history of moral theology and Christian spirituality at the Alphonsian Academy of the Pontifical Lateran University in Rome and currently serves as The Robert F. Leavitt Distinguished Service Chair in Theology at St. Mary’s Seminary & University in Baltimore. An American Redemptorist of the Baltimore Province, Fr. Billy has advanced degrees from Harvard University, the Pontifical University of St. Thomas (Angelicum), and the Graduate Theological Foundation. The author of numerous books and articles on a variety of religious topics, he is also active in his order’s retreat apostolate and in the ministry of spiritual direction.

A Drawing Book Hermeneutics: Seeing the Scriptures as a Teenager

by Fr. Eugen J. Pentiuc

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“Having given us an aural interpretation of the Scriptures (Hearing the Scriptures: Liturgical Exegesis of the Old Testament in Byzantine Orthodox Hymnography, OUP 2023), renowned Orthodox Biblical scholar, Fr. Eugen Pentiuc, now offers us a visual exegesis, showing us an earlier and artistic dimension of his creative intellect. The pictures accompanying the selected scriptural texts included here, drawn by a 16-year-old in communist Romania, testify to fact that the light of Christ shines in, but is not overcome by, the darkness of the world. The visual hermeneutics presented here will both give an insight into the genesis of Fr Eugen’s intellectual and spiritual development and inspire others to follow the same path.” – Fr. John Behr, Regius Chair in Humanity and Head of Department of Divinity, University of Aberdeen

“Pentiuc’s illustrations are like a slow waltz on a chess board and, to paraphrase a Romanian philosopher and writer, Emil Cioran, I would dare to say that his artistic work is the tiny interval between two heartbeats.” – Professor Dr. Cristian Cheșuț, Prorector, Art and Design University, Cluj-Napoca (Romania)

“When God spoke through the art of a young Romanian oppressed by a Communist regime in the mid-20th century, the walls seeking to contain our Christian faith shook to their foundations! An Eastern European became Pope, the Iron Curtain collapsed, and whole cultures returned to their Christian faith. Of course, that didn’t happen all at once, but a butterfly effect brings inevitable consequences. You will enjoy this book!” – Dr. Sebastian Mahfood, OP, author of The Narrative Spirituality of Dante’s Divine Comedy

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Rev. Dr. Eugen J. Pentiuc is Dean of Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology, Brookline, MA, Archbishop Demetrios Professor of Biblical Studies and Christian Origins, Professor of Old Testament and Semitic Languages, and author of many books and articles, the most recent of which are Old Testament in Eastern Orthodox Tradition (New York: Oxford University Press, 2014); Hearing the Scriptures: Liturgical Exegesis of the Old Testament in Byzantine Orthodox Tradition (New York: Oxford University Press, 2021); and The Oxford Handbook of the Bible in Orthodox Christianity (New York: Oxford University Press, 2022).

Revelationship: Transformative Intimacy with Christ

by Cathy Garland and Dr. Randy Colver

Testimonials

“This book is a profound challenge to the Body of Christ to wake up to God’s passion for a deeper relationship with us. I particularly loved the chapter “The God Who Wrestles With Us.” You can always tell when someone has wrestled with God because—like Jacob—they walk differently. The personal stories of Randy and Cathy create a desire in the reader to experience a deeper relationship with God in a fresh transforming experience. This is a must-read!” – Frank Seamster, Evangelist, https://seamster.org/

“I’ve known Dr. Randy Colver for over forty years. His life as a husband, a father, a man of God, and a friend is the purest reflection of one who is a mature apprentice (disciple) of Jesus. His daughter Cathy is equally devoted to Christ. They both share an “epignosis” relationship with Jesus. Epignosis simply means an authentic, fully experiential, abiding relationship with Jesus Christ. Every page of this book will draw you into a transformative encounter with the Lord. “Revelationship” is a precursor of revival where the Word marries the Spirit.” – Elder Yul Crawford, Atlanta Metropolitan Cathedral

“The concept of this book is absolutely ingenious and so necessary. What a gift this resource will be to the body of Christ!” – Larry Sparks, MDiv., Publisher, Destiny Image, Author, Pentecostal Fire, LarrySparksMinistries.com

“The writers have poured you a glass of hope, for you hold an insightful and valuable book in your hand. Randy and Cathy offer you an open door through which you are welcome to come in and drink deeply of the Lord’s presence. There you will be surprised, enlarged, and instructed by God on what the love and fear of God really means, which is to know him through his word and the revelation of his presence.” – Nita G Berquist, Bible Teacher and Author, Kent, Washington

“Dr. Colver and his daughter, Cathy, take you into a deeper understanding of the nature of God and his pursuit of us. They create a ladder of experiences through each chapter based on their personal encounters with God that will stimulate a greater hunger to know Him and pursue Him. It is truly transformational and the questions, devotional readings, and time of reflection and prayer in the companion devotional guide drive home a deeper, applicable experience in your own journey in Christ. I highly recommend any book whose authors know God and provoke me to grow. This clearly is one of those books.” – Dr. Jay Zinn, Founder and Author, DiscipleshipGroup.com

“Revelationship is more than a book. It is a God-encounter…the Bible verse, “Taste and see that the Lord is good” (Psalms 35: 8), becomes alive and tangible. Revelationship is a tool in the hands of Jesus for Christians to know Him and be known by Him. This is an experience I won’t soon forget, leaving me longing for the next chapter and more of Him.” – Sharon Mullins, Pastor of Coweta Community Church, cccnewnan.org

“A powerful message that speaks to every Christian of how the transformative activity of God in our lives draws us ever closer to him.” – Dr. Sebastian Mahfood, OP, Founder and President, WCAT Radio

“If you are pursuing to create or deepen a personal relationship with God, then read this book. Why? The authors cite example after example of biblical passages which specifically highlight why God desires to reveal Himself on a personal and intimate level. Each chapter is filled with not only insights from Scripture, but also personal experiences from their own lives of how revelationship transformed and deepened their understanding of God’s love and goodness. So, if you’re looking for practical and thoughtful insights having a revelationship with God, then you will not be disappointed.” – Dr. Alan Cureton, Former President of Northeastern University – St. Paul

ABOUT THE AUTHORS

Cathy Colver Garland, oldest daughter of Dr. Randy Colver, writes Gracefull Musings, a blog providing women a moment of rest and challenge before those little fingers appear under the bathroom door. A former Vice-President of a software company, she currently consults with institutions and companies on marketing, sales, and strategy. She also mentors women in professional, spiritual, and personal development. Saved and living an “absolutely surrendered” life, her passion is to teach people to hear God’s voice and obey, surrender their lives absolutely, and walk in freedom. She is married to Mickey and has two children in elementary school.

Joseph of Nazareth: Icon of the Father’s Love

by Dennis Billy, C.Ss.R.

TESTIMONIALS

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Fr. Dennis J. Billy, C.Ss.R., is Professor Emeritus of the history of moral theology and Christian spirituality at the Alphonsian Academy of the Pontifical Lateran University in Rome and currently serves as The Robert F. Leavitt Distinguished Service Chair in Theology at St. Mary’s Seminary & University in Baltimore. An American Redemptorist of the Baltimore Province, Fr. Billy has advanced degrees from Harvard University, the Pontifical University of St. Thomas (Angelicum), and the Graduate Theological Foundation. The author of numerous books and articles on a variety of religious topics, he is also active in his order’s retreat apostolate and in the ministry of spiritual direction.

Holy Exercises: St. Alphonsus de Liguori and the Spirituality of Practice

by Dennis Billy, C.Ss.R.

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TESTIMONIALS

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Fr. Dennis J. Billy, C.Ss.R., is Professor Emeritus of the history of moral theology and Christian spirituality at the Alphonsian Academy of the Pontifical Lateran University in Rome and currently serves as The Robert F. Leavitt Distinguished Service Chair in Theology at St. Mary’s Seminary & University in Baltimore. An American Redemptorist of the Baltimore Province, Fr. Billy has advanced degrees from Harvard University, the Pontifical University of St. Thomas (Angelicum), and the Graduate Theological Foundation. The author of numerous books and articles on a variety of religious topics, he is also active in his order’s retreat apostolate and in the ministry of spiritual direction.

Expressing Spiritual Experiences through Images, Poems, and Prayers

Edited by Sr. Adaku Helen Ogbuji, CCVI, PhD

As the novice director/formation director for the Congregation of the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word, Sr. Adaku Helen Ogbuji, CCVI, provides the sisters with reflection questions to assist them in their discernment journey toward religious life, always asking them to be creative in the illustration of their thoughts. Invariably, the sisters have surprised her with deep theological reflections, inspirational prayers, spiritually uplifting poetry, and powerfully crafted imagery, which have the cumulative effect of connecting readers to the Divine! It is the hope of these authors that readers will be drawn into engaging more actively and creatively in their own prayer lives with the Divine.

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ABOUT THE EDITOR

Sister Adaku Helen (Helena) Ogbuji, CCVI, PhD, belongs to the Congregation of the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word, Houston, Texas. She is an author of several books: Dealing Effectively with Domestic Abuse: The Ministry of Reconciliation and Healing; Influence of Childhood Experiences on Faith Development: A Journey Towards Wholeness; Out of the Lips of Infants, Wisdom Comes: Retelling the Bible Stories. Recently, she edited and co-authored Incarnational Spirituality: Embodying the Love of the Incarnate Word. She holds a master’s in Theology, Divinity and Psychology and a PhD in Counseling Psychology. Presently, she is the Formation Director and the Novice Director in their formation house in St. Louis, Missouri, USA.

ABOUT THE CONTRIBUTING AUTHORS

Sister Fridah Kirito Munjuri is from Meru, Kenya, and she is a trained primary school Teacher. She joined the Congregation of the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word, Houston, in August 2018 in Nairobi and made her first religious profession on the 15^th of August, 2023. She is teaching at Bishop Ndingi Primary School in Molo, Kenya.

Sr. Maruca Ramirez Lopez is from Guatemala. She is a primary school teacher by profession. She joined the Congregation of the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word of Houston, Texas, on January 5, 2020, in Guatemala. She moved to the United States to continue her formation program at our International Novitiate House in Saint Louis, Missouri. She is presently a second-year novice. Painting and drawing help her communicate with God and enter into a deeper relationship with him.

Sr. Minh Ngoc Nguyen Tran is originally from South Vietnam. She has a Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering. In 2017, she met the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word, Houston, at their Taize prayer at the Motherhouse in Houston, Texas. Two years later, she joined the Congregation. She is now a second-year Novice. She enjoys making cards, arts and crafts, drawing, cooking, and exploring new things. She also likes to reflect and connect her prayer life with everyday life.

Sr. My Ngoc Nguyen is a Vietnamese American. Her first degree is in Kinesiology, and her Master of Arts is in Occupational Therapy. In 2013, she encountered the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word, Houston, at a young adult retreat at the Motherhouse in Houston, Texas. Years later, she surrendered to God’s calling and joined the Congregation in 2019. Her favorite hobby is capturing the beauty of God’s creation through the lenses of her camera. She is a second-year novice in our International Novitiate House in St. Louis, Missouri.

Sr. Noella Alice Kashemwa Nshobole is from the Democratic Republic of Congo. She has a Diploma in Health and Community Development. She joined the Congregation of the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word of Houston, Texas, in 2019. She is in our International Novitiate house in St Louis, Missouri, USA, as a second-year Novice.

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