A biblical spirituality of the heart
By: Jan G. Bovenmars.
Publisher: Alba House
Published: 1991
Place of publication: New York, N.Y
Language: eng
Number of pages: 205
Subjects: Catholic Church -- Doctrines -- History.; Heart -- Biblical teaching.; Heart -- Religious aspects -- Christianity -- History of doctrines.; Spirituality -- Catholic Church -- History.; Sacred Heart, Devotion to -- History of doctrines.; Immaculate Heart of Mary, Devotion to -- History of doctrines.
Description: The human heart, with all its potential for good and bad, is given a rich variety of meanings in Sacred Scripture. As a symbol of the depths of a person, the heart can become hardened and foolish. But God, too, has a heart -- one that is greater than ours. In his concern for our happiness and well-being, he has offered to change our hearts of stone to hearts of flesh. This promise was fulfilled in Jesus. Gentle and humble of heart, from whose pierced side flowed living streams of blood and water for the salvation of the world, Jesus invites us to give him our hearts that he might heal them and make then whole. Devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus is based on this remarkable truth of our faith.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references.