{"product_id":"living-the-mysteries-a-guide-for-unfinished-christians","title":"Living the Mysteries: A Guide for Unfinished Christians","description":"Until we get to heaven, we're all unfinished Christians.\nThere are no \"self-made\" success stories in the spiritual life. No do-it-yourself kits for aspiring saints. That's why Living the Mysteries is ideal for a family member, friend, or fellow parishioner who was recently in the RCIA program and received the sacraments of initiation - baptism, confirmation, and the Eucharist - at the Easter Vigil. That's why it's perfect for a lifelong Catholic, too.\nThe early Church had a process in which a teacher guided seekers through stages of inquiry and purification, culminating in a final phase called \"mystagogy\" - MIST-a go-gee- \"the revelation of the mysteries.\"\nThe instruction the early Christians needed is what we all need, no matter when we were baptized, no matter how much theology we've studied. That's because God's mysteries are inexhaustible and, until we get to heaven, we're all unfinished Christians.\nNow eight of the early Church's greatest teachers can be your guides as Living the Mysteries presents the wisdom and insights of: St. Ambrose St. Augustine St. Basil St. Clement of Alexandria St. Cyril of Jerusalem St. Gregory of Nyssa St. John Chrysostom St. Leo the Great\n\nDesigned as a devotional - and more - for the fifty days between Easter and Pentecost, Living the Mysteries is a rich spiritual resource valuable any time of the year. Each day features: A passage from the Church's great teachers that focuses on a relevant point of the mystical or moral life. A plan with practical applications for letting that reading inspire your prayer and actions throughout the day.\n\nYou will treasure these timeless lessons on gaining eternal life.\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 1931709122\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: BVV.1931709122.G\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Aquilina, Mike|Hahn PH D, Scott\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: The item shows wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact  including the dust cover, if applicable . Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Blue Vase Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43577464619069,"sku":"BVV.1931709122.G","price":5.89,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0589\/4225\/9261\/files\/1931709122-0.jpg?v=1788646354","url":"https:\/\/www.bluevasebooks.com\/products\/living-the-mysteries-a-guide-for-unfinished-christians","provider":"Blue Vase Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}