Comments on: Guest Review: Denise Spencer on Living the Lord’s Prayer by Albert Hasse, O.F.M.

By: SearchingAnglican

SearchingAnglican — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 14:52:55 +0000

Based on Denise’s review, I encouraged my women’s study group to use this book for our fall study. We have three women joining us who haven’t taken part in other studies, which says something about this topic’s relevance to members of our congregation (Episcopal).

We discussed Chapter One last night, which talks (primarily) about both healthy and distorted images of God and their impact on our spiritual formation. I’ve lead this group for 3 1/2 years, and last night was one of the liveliest, most participative and ON TOPIC conversations we’ve ever had, particularly at the beginning of a new study. I’d like to think it’s my fantastic facilitation skills, but clearly, the topic strikes a chord

This amateur theology geek appreciated how accessible the author made the “Doctrine of God” in Chapter One. I pulled out one of my systematic theology textbooks after reading the first chapter and was amazed at how elegantly Haase captured the core ideas. His shortest sentences are the best.

Based on last night’s discussion, what I’m most excited about is the call to action for us as disciples – what does it mean, practically speaking in our day-to-day lives, to have a healthy image of God? It calls us to love others unconditionally and sacrifically, as our Abba Father loves us. And that’s where the conversation really got good…

By: Bill Murray

Bill Murray — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 11:40:33 +0000

An evangelical friend of mine goes to Haase for spiritual direction and recommended this book. I devoured it — great stuff! That led me to 3 other books of his which I have enjoyed. I heard him speak recently and I must say, he is passionate, prayerful and very personable.

By: Anna A

Anna A — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 09:38:39 +0000

While this may be a bit basic for you, I recommend ‘Prayers of the Women Mystics” by Ronda De Sola Chervin

By: Tom Meacham

Tom Meacham — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 01:55:19 +0000

I will have to read this. P.S. I LOVE Catholic mystics: The Practice of the Presence of God, by Brother Lawrence; Meister Eckhart, from Whom God Hid Nothing, edited by David O’Neal. Do you have any recommendations?

By: T Freeman

T Freeman — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 15:00:55 +0000

This is the second positive review I’ve heard of this book. May have to check it out. I’ve heard as well that Hasse is a fantastic person personally and in his other books.

By: Tim

Tim — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 05:18:14 +0000

I will definately have to check out this book. Sounds like good stuff.
From what you say about the book, it remind’s me of what a pastor’s wife (who is a very dear friend of mine) once told me:
“Believe your faith, make it your own, and live your faith.”