Gaudete et Exsultate: On the Call to Holiness in Today's World

by Pope Francis

Overview

In his third apostolic exhortation, Pope Francis presents the universal call to live holy lives with a new, fresh approach. We are encouraged to strive for - and achieve - holiness in our everyday lives. As we actively live out holiness day by day, we not only draw closer to the Lord ourselves, but become participants in bringing others to Christ. Gaudete et Exsultate shows us: How to understand and embrace the call to holiness, How to spot the contemporary enemies of holiness, How to understand Christ's call to holiness in the Beatitudes, How to be signs of holiness in our everyday lives, How to draw strength for the battle for holiness

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781681923291
Publisher:	Our Sunday Visitor, Publishing Division
Publication date:	04/13/2018
Pages:	96
Sales rank:	616,299
Product dimensions:	5.40(w) x 8.30(h) x 0.40(d)

Table of Contents

"Rejoice and Be Glad" 7

Chapter 1 The Call to Holiness 9

The Saints "Next Door" 10

The Lord Calls 12

For You Too 14

Your Mission in Christ 16

Activity that Sanctifies 18

More Alive, More Human 21

Chapter 2 Two Subtle Enemies of Holiness 23

Contemporary Gnosticism 23

Contemporary Pelagianism 28

Chapter 3 In the Light of the Master 37

Going Against the Flow 38

The Great Criterion 49

Chapter 4 Signs of Holiness in Today's World 57

Perseverance, Patience and Meekness 58

Joy and a Sense of Humor 62

Boldness and Passion 65

In Community 69

In Constant Prayer 72

Chapter 5 Spiritual Combat, Vigilance and Discernment 79

Combat and Vigilance 79

Discernment 83

Notes 89