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John Shea is the author of numerous books, including The Legend of the Bells and Other Stories (ACTA, 1996) and Gospel Light (Crossroad, 1998).
2 quotes from John Shea: 'The more deeply one enters into the experience of the sacred the more one is aware of one’s own personal evil and the destructive forces in society. The fact that one is alive to what is possible for humankind sharpens one’s sense that we are fallen people. The awareness of sin is the inevitable consequence of ...
John Shea — ‘The more deeply one enters into the experience of the sacred the more one is aware of one’s own personal evil and the destructive forces in ...
May 11, 2014 · After talking for a while, going over to the parish to get her settled, introducing her briefly to Father John, etc, we went for dinner and talked. I haven't laughed quite as much since a friend in the parish couldn't get the automatic book drop to work at the library and frantically (and miraculously) sailed the book frisbee-style through a narrow slot in the almost-fully-closed window as we ...
John Shea on attention in our everyday experiences where the sacred often resides.
The image of the Sacred Heart of Jesus is rich with symbolism. The exposed Heart, often depicted with a crown of thorns, represents Jesus’ suffering and his immense love for humanity. The flames emanating from the Heart signify the transformative and purifying power of his love, while the cross above the Heart is a reminder of his redemptive ...
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Explores following Jesus as a spiritual development involving God, Self, and Neighbor. John Shea is a theologian and storyteller who speaks nationally on scripture and spirituality. He is the author of many books including Gospel Light. This paperback is part of the Catholic Spirituality for Adults Series from Orbis Books and RCL Benziger.
