Louis M. Savary – författare

For all practical purposes, the last comprehensive revolutionary advance in spirituality and spiritual practice for prayerful Christians was Ignatius Loyola’s Spiritual Exercises in the 16th century. Most devout Christians today are using many of the same spiritual practices today.During the 20th century, Jesuit priest Teilhard de Chardin developed a truly revolutionary spirituality integrating into it the discoveries of science and a comprehensive evolutionary perspective—a perspective never conceived of before by traditional spiritual writers. Through his integration of science and faith, Teilhard offered us a new way to understand the Word of God and the immensity of the universal Christ.This book presents a spiritual renewal system for contemporary believers based on Ignatius’ Spiritual Exercises and inspired by the modern insights of Jesuit priest-scientist Pierre Teilhard de Chardin.This innovative book is a must for courses on Teilhard's spirituality and thought, traditional or contemporary spirituality, or Ignatius's Spiritual Exercises, devotees of Teilhard and/or the Spiritual Exercises, and those who give retreats.†

Lou Savary and Patricia Byrne have provided a valuable contribution in this book by clearly explaining Teilhard’s doctrine of love on every level of life, from God to friendship, marriage, parenting, and human community. Their book is less a scholarly exposition on a Teilhardian doctrine of love than a masterful illumination of love as the core energy of evolving life. Each chapter clearly explains Teilhard’s insights and then provides practical ways of incorporating these ideas into daily life. †

Teilhard de Chardin on the Gospels provides readers with an insight into how Teilhard de Chardin approached the Scriptures and made sense of the life and teachings of Jesus.†

At the end of the epilogue to The Human Phenomenon, Teilhard's great scientific treatise, he added a section entitled "The Christian Phenomenon." He insists that he writes these pages as a scientist, working from tangible, observable, historical facts (phenomena) about the beginnings, growth, and development of Christianity, which he sees as essential to understanding recent evolution in the "human phenomenon."In this, his latest installment in his project to make the thought of Teilhard de Chardin more accessible to the average reader, author Louis Savary explores topics that cry for fuller development and clarification in Teilhard's thought about the phenomenon of Christianity and the future. He includes the role of evil, pain and suffering in fostering evolution, the value and role of matter vis-à-vis spirit in future evolution, and the distinction between God and the created world.We have been part of a continually evolving religion since its beginnings. Our challenge is to think and act like evolving believers.Louis M. Savary, PhD, STD, holds two doctorates, one in mathematical statistics and another in theology. He was a Jesuit for thirty years and for the past forty years has been promoting Teilhard's ideas for the ordinary person. He is author of many books, including "The Divine Milieu" Explained and The New Spiritual Exercises in the Spirit of Teilhard de Chardin (both from Paulist Press).†

Addressing the threat that some Christians have felt from the theory of evolution, Lou Savary answers questions raised by people of faith about evolution and how it relates to Christian faith and practice.Endorsements"This is an excellent, user-friendly book for those who seek to know how Catholicism and evolution can work together to enkindle faith. Lou Savary offers accessible and insightful answers to the many questions raised by evolution. An invaluable resource for faith formation and adult education.”—Ilia Delio, OSF, Josephine C. Connelly Endowed Chair in Theology, Villanova University"Louis Savary has provided students and discussion groups with clear responses to basic questions that linger in people's faith. But an answer always generates another question. Let the conversations begin."—Roger Haight, SJ, professor emeritus, Union Theological SeminaryLouis M. Savary, PhD, STD, holds two doctorates, one in mathematical statistics and another in theology. He was a Jesuit for thirty years and for the past forty years has been promoting Teilhard de Chardin's ideas for the ordinary person. He is author of many books, including The New Spiritual Exercises in the Spirit of Teilhard de Chardin and the The Christian Phenomenon: A Once and Future Church; The Vision of Teilhard de Chardin (both Paulist Press).†

Self-esteem is as important to children as the air they breathe. In addition to a clear definition of self-esteem, and a powerful vision of the force of love that inspires self-confidence in children, here are 66 practical principles, brought to life with true stories, to help parents and educators foster an atmosphere in which self-esteem can flourish. This best-selling book has offered its sensible advice to parents and educators in various editions over the last 25 years.