HOW TO LIVE BY GRACE - Divine Fruitfulness in Human Action

HOW TO LIVE BY GRACE - Divine Fruitfulness in Human Action
— Fr. Wojciech Giertych, O.P.

Learn how to grow in faith and reason with the heart of a child

This book points to the mystery of God’s presence in human action and how we can cooperate in allowing Him to lovingly shape our hearts so that we can produce fruit that will last.

Fr. Wojciech Giertych, O.P., the theologian of the Papal Household, offers a uniquely insightful exploration of how divine grace works within human actions, elevating them to a supernatural level. Through the prism of the teachings of St. Thomas Aquinas, Pope St. John Paull II, St. Thérèse of Lisieux, and Bl. Marie-Eugène of the Child Jesus among others, Fr.Giertych examines the often untapped divine grace we receive at Baptism and unpacks the foundations of moral theology in a relational way, asking, “How can God’s love meet man?”

Although the pursuit of sanctity may seem appropriate only for a chosen few, Father reminds us that the call to holiness is for all the baptized of the Church. The world is transformed by saints, he explains, so strive to deepen your trust in God and build greater intimacy with Him no matter your vocation.

In these power-packed pages, which delve into philosophy and psychology, you will be encouraged as you find:

• The nature of conscience, and counsel on developing maturity in conscience
• How to determine the morality of an act, according to St. Thomas Aquinas
• Ways God invites you to participate in His inner life so that your “yes” will bear fruit
• The role of integrating emotions in your life, and three means of growing in virtue