Fr. Dennis Billy uses Scripture, literature, nature, personal experience, metaphor, and theological reflection to demonstrate some of the ways in which God reveals himself to us today. It is a point of departure for your own thoughts on where and how the Divine has been manifested in your life.
Each of the fifteen short reflections is introduced by a few verses of Scripture or a brief poem, is followed by the author's meditations on God's presence in us, and concludes with a series of questions and concrete suggestions for integrating these insights into our daily experience. From "Morning Prayers" and "Contemplative Reading" to "Humble Asking" and "A Walk at Dusk", Father Billy points us toward a prayerful, contemplative life.

Experiencing God: Fostering a Contemplative Life

Religion & Spirituality

Billy CSsR, Dennis

Christian Books & Bibles

Liguori Publications

The book is divided into two parts: The first, entitled Alphonsian Prayer, focuses on the general characteristics of Alphonsus's approach to prayer and the relevance of his method of mental prayer. The second part, entitled Alphonsian Classics, examines in chronological order of their appearance some of the more important spiritual treatises and devotional works coming from Alphonsus's pen.

Plentiful Redemption: An Introduction to: An Introduction to Alphonsian Spirituality

This book presents useful parallels between the spiritual teachings of Saint Alphonsus de Liguori (1696-1787), Doctor of Prayer, and the ministry of spiritual direction in the Church of the third millennium. In drawing out these parallels, With Open Heart looks not to Alphonsus's teaching on spiritual direction itself but to his teaching on prayer. The author seeks to move the Redemptorist tradition forward so that it will speak to and meet the spiritual needs of today's believing community in more practical and relevant ways.

With Open Heart: Spiritual Direction in the Alphonsian Tradition

Preaching was close to the heart of Saint Alphonsus because he knew that preachers could stir up in people a deep love for God. In Simple, Heartfelt Words, Father Billy uses letters and other writings from the doctor of the Church to discuss Alphonsus's most important ideas on preaching. He also presents Alphonsus's critique of preachers in his day and the approach to preaching he intended for members of his order. Simple, Heartfelt Words is the third volume in Alphonsian spirituality by Dennis Billy, C.Ss.R. It completes his series on the spiritual aspects of the Alphonsian heritage.

Simple. Heartfelt Words

Praying "The Seven Last Words" is a deeply rooted devotional practice for Catholics at Easter. Indeed, meditating on the dying words of Our Lord during the agony of his crucifixion has enabled believers to both enter into his suffering and find meaning for it, regardless of the time or circumstances in which they live.

Encounter the Cross: Meditations on the Seven Last Words of Jesus

Deepen your knowledge of the rosary! This helpful book offers prayerful reflections on each of the twenty mysteries of the rosary along with thoughtful questions that will inspire a richer awareness of God's presence. Newcomers to the rosary, as well as people long familiar with this venerable prayer form, will benefit from Father Billy's meditations.   The reflections in Blessings of the Rosary will encourage readers to make the rosary an integral part of their daily devotions. These reflections will be of immeasurable spiritual benefit to individuals and groups engaged in the crucial work of prayer.

Blessings of the Rosary: Meditations on the Mysteries

Fr. Dennis J. Billy, CSsR, is an American Redemptorist of the Baltimore Province with advanced degrees from Harvard University, The Pontifical University of St. Thomas (Angelicum), and The Graduate Theological Foundation. He taught for more than twenty years at the Alphonsian Academy of Rome's Pontifical Lateran University and is now scholar-in-residence, professor, and holder of the John Cardinal Krol Chair of Moral Theology at St. Charles Borromeo Seminary, Overbrook, in Wynnewood, Pennsylvania. He has authored numerous books and articles on various religious topics.

The Cloud of Unkowning

Other Religions, Practices & Sacred Texts

Finding Our Way to God offers an approach to spiritual direction using mental prayer that can be used to create healing and peace when conducting guidance sessions with seekers.
Based on the teachings of St. Alphonsus Liguori, the founder of the Redemptorists, Fr. Dennis Billy's approach examines the moral life in the context of spiritual direction. While thoroughly Catholic, St. Alphonsus was so pastoral -- focusing on the poor and marginalized -- that the approach can be easily learned and used by adherents of other religious, philosophical, and ethical traditions.
In Finding Our Way to God, Fr. Dennis Billy: 
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<li>Teaches active listening, which is essential for spiritual directors.</li>
<li>Emphasizes the continuity between a person's spirituality and morality through growth in the virtues and gifts of the Holy Spirit.</li>
<li>Provides an understanding of how the model of spiritual direction can be adapted to meet the needs of a wide variety of people.</li>
<li>Helps the reader use Alphonsian spirituality as a backdrop for conducting spiritual direction.</li>
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Finding Our Way to God: Spiritual Direction and the Moral Life

One of the best-loved spiritual classics of all time is now more accessible than ever. While many contemporary readers seek the richness of classical spirituality, some find the language and thought patterns of The Imitation of Christ distant and difficult to understand. Fr. Dennis Billy, noted teacher and spiritual guide, helps today's readers interpret The Imitation by raising their awareness of how the world of Thomas à Kempis colored and shaped his presentation of the spiritual life. Using the accessible translation of The Imitation of Christ by William Creasy, Fr. Billy highlights how today's Christians can interpret and apply The Imitation to their own spiritual journeys. Each chapter is preceded by a brief introduction and followed by a set of thoughtful reflection questions that help readers understand and apply the text.

The Imitation of Christ: A Spiritual Commentary and Reader's Guide

Politics & Social Sciences

Kempis), Thomas (À

Philosophy

Christian Classics

The latest offering in the Classics with Commentary series invites readers to enter into one of the great works of the Christian tradition that sees friendship as a key to spiritual growth and true happiness. This surprisingly modern, twelfth-century classic has long been popular with monks. Now this new edition opens up the riches of this spiritual masterpiece to a wide audience of contemporary readers who see the spiritual life not as a solitary enterprise, but one intimately connected to relationships. Written in dialogue form, Aelred of Rievaulx offers wise counsel on many aspects of friendship. Dennis Billy, C.Ss.R., editor of the innovative Classics with Commentary series, has once again provided readers with an invaluable introduction and background. The popular translation by M. Eugenia Laker is complemented by Billy's helpful commentary and thoughtful reflection questions for each chapter.

Spiritual Friendship: The Classic Text with a Spiritual Commentary by Dennis Billy, C.Ss.R. (Classics with Commentary)

Aelred of Rievaulx

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