Stirring into Flame: A Year with the Holy Spirit

by Deacon Mike Knuth

Overview

Stirring into Flame unpacks the mystery of the most anonymous gift-giver of all times: the Holy Spirit. Through a masterful mosaic of meditations, Deacon Knuth carefully crafts a tangible portrait of the Holy Spirit and provides 365 daily brief moments of meditation in the midst of our messy and often times hectic lives. It is a remarkable tool for transformation and a must read for those desiring to grow in their spiritual life and those seeking to live a fuller life in the Spirit.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9798990455702
Publisher:	BookBaby
Publication date:	07/05/2024
Pages:	416
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 1.10(d)

About the Author

Deacon Mike Knuth is an educator, speaker, and author. His work has been published in Chicken Soup for the Soul, Seeds of Faith, Deacon's Corner, Lakes Catholic Magazine, Catholic 365 and various parish and catholic periodicals, newsletters and bulletins, as well as his own blog, Deacon's Cellar. His previous books include: A Celebration of Life: A Study on the words of Pope John Paul II during the Eighth World Youth Day held in Denver, August 11-15, 1993, Pilgrim Primer II: A Journey of Encounter, Leader's and Participant's guides (1999), Pilgrim's Log: World Youth Day, 2002, Toronto Edition, and L'eaf; A Christmas Story (2009).
Ordained a Permanent Deacon for the Diocese of Duluth in 1991, he has served the Church for over 40 years on a parish, deanery, and diocesan level, as a director of religious education from cradle to grave, with an emphasis on sacramental preparation, RCIA, adult education, and a variety of workshops and seminars for catechist formation. He has conducted a variety of retreats and days of reflection on a variety of topics both on a local, state, and national level for laity and religious communities. He is a regular instructor in the diocesan deacon formation programs for both aspirants and candidates. He is a spiritual director, certified through Our Lady of Divine Providence: School of Spirituality in Clearwater, Florida, since 2012. He currently serves the parishes of All Saints and St. Francis in the Baxter/Brainerd area of Minnesota.
Deacon Knuth lives in Pequot Lakes, Minnesota with Lori, his wife of 49 years. They have five children, three now married and two in religious and consecrated life. He enjoys road trips with his wife, visiting their adult children and six grandchildren, camping, canoeing in the BWCA, backpacking in the wilderness, gardening, playing cribbage and other family favorite card games, and ministering together.

Editorial Reviews

"Stirring into Flame is a treasure that can inspire us all to do our part in sharing Jesus with others and to have a way to fan the flame of God's love working powerfully through the Holy Spirit. My prayer is this book will be read by all people. May Jesus be praised!"
– Mother Lucy Lukasiewicz, DLJC, Superior General

"A must read for both beginner and seasoned Holy Spirit seekers. Personally, I have found the book very enriching and helpful."
– Bishop Daniel Felton, Diocese of Duluth


"Stirring into Flame's invitation to get to know and to love the self-effacing member of the Trinity, the Holy Spirit, is timely. Fifty years ago, St. Paul VI called for a new devotion to the Holy Spirit, fueled by a new study of his role in the mystery of Christ and in the mystery of the Church, "as an inevitable complement to the teaching of Vatican II. Stirring into Flame's method, lectio divina, facilitates the movement from mind to heart, from reading (lectio) to reflection (meditatio) to devotion (oratio-contemplatio), so that the revealed truth about the Holy Spirit becomes light for one's life (actio).
– Douglas Bushman, S.T.L. Retired Prof. of Theology


By carefully collecting hundreds of pieces of spiritual wisdom, Deacon Knuth diligently crafts a masterful mosaic of meditations that carefully craft a tangible portrait of the Holy Spirit. This is a manageable "Holy Minute" daily devotion for busy mamas.
– Danielle Rose Hesley, wife, mother, and music missionary

"Stirring into Flame is a treasure that can inspire us all to do our part in sharing Jesus with others and to have a way to fan the flame of God's love working powerfully through the Holy Spirit. My prayer is this book will be read by all people. May Jesus be praised!"
– Mother Lucy Lukasiewicz, DLJC, Superior General

"A must read for both beginner and seasoned Holy Spirit seekers. Personally, I have found the book very enriching and helpful."
– Bishop Daniel Felton, Diocese of Duluth


"Stirring into Flame's invitation to get to know and to love the self-effacing member of the Trinity, the Holy Spirit, is timely. Fifty years ago, St. Paul VI called for a new devotion to the Holy Spirit, fueled by a new study of his role in the mystery of Christ and in the mystery of the Church, "as an inevitable complement to the teaching of Vatican II. Stirring into Flame's method, lectio divina, facilitates the movement from mind to heart, from reading (lectio) to reflection (meditatio) to devotion (oratio-contemplatio), so that the revealed truth about the Holy Spirit becomes light for one's life (actio).
– Douglas Bushman, S.T.L. Retired Prof. of Theology


By carefully collecting hundreds of pieces of spiritual wisdom, Deacon Knuth diligently crafts a masterful mosaic of meditations that carefully craft a tangible portrait of the Holy Spirit. This is a manageable "Holy Minute" daily devotion for busy mamas.
– Danielle Rose Hesley, wife, mother, and music missionary

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