Remember to Live! Embracing the Second Half of Life
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.20 (575 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0809147580 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 256 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2018-01-13 |
| Language | : | English |
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"Living Life Fully & Confronting the Reality of Death" according to John Kosinski. Ryan helps one reflect on issues of aging and dying in positive and creative ways. "Remember To Live" according to elizabeth o'mara. "Remember to Live" is an important book. While most of us would rather avoid facing the reality of death, we need to do just the opposite. Using scripture and personal stories as well as a bevy of rich resources from both spiritual and religious mentors, Father Ryan gives us the unique opportunity to explore and deepen our own spiritual path in the second half of our life. He writes beautifully. His message is clear. It also is practical. He continually bolsters his message through the kind of poetry, spiritual exercises and "every day" suggestions that all readers ca. Don't go thru it alone LindaH Father Ryan's book is very comprehensive of all the inevitable events that take place in the second half of our lives. As I was reading, I realized I had already been thru about three quarters of these events: Loss of a loved one; health issues; confusion over future endeavors; change of priorities in occupation, and changes in the way I handled and processed these things. I think Fr. Ryan's book is most helpful in teaching us how to process these punctuations in our life. At my current phase of life, I find that i have come up with the same conclusions as Fr. Ryan, b
. About the Author Called by the leadership of his community to open and develop the work of a Paulist North American Office for Ecumenical and Interfaith Relations, Fr. Ryan, CSP, moved to New York City in 2000 and worked for seven years establishing the work of the office prior to moving it to the new North American Paulist Center in Washington, DC, in 2007, where he continues to serve the Paulists and the church in that ministry today
Awareness and acceptance of our mortality as experienced in aging, illness, and the death of others can bring a clarity and richness to the limited, precious moments of life, and helps us foster a special care for relationships and priorities in the time we are given.
Called by the leadership of his community to open and develop the work of a Paulist North American Office for Ecumenical and Interfaith Relations, Fr. Ryan, CSP, moved to New York City in 2000 and worked for seven years establishing the work of the office prior to moving it to the new North American Paulist Center in Washington, DC, in 2007, where he continues to serve the Paulists and the church in that ministry today.