Espoused to Christ - Kinsella, Erin
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Although consecrated virginity lived in the world is the oldest form of consecrated life in the Church, it is also one of its most hidden treasures. However, since the Second Vatican Council called for the renewal of this vocation, increasing numbers of women have sought to discover whether the Lord is calling them to become His mystical bride, and the number of consecrated virgins continues to increase worldwide. Aside from some formation books and scattered sources, such as the Church Fathers' writings, little information specific to consecrated virginity has been available for dioceses and…mehr

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Although consecrated virginity lived in the world is the oldest form of consecrated life in the Church, it is also one of its most hidden treasures. However, since the Second Vatican Council called for the renewal of this vocation, increasing numbers of women have sought to discover whether the Lord is calling them to become His mystical bride, and the number of consecrated virgins continues to increase worldwide. Aside from some formation books and scattered sources, such as the Church Fathers' writings, little information specific to consecrated virginity has been available for dioceses and discerners -- until now. Specifically addressing consecrated virginity lived in the world, this book is an invaluable and timeless resource for gaining greater clarity on this beautiful, ancient vocation for women discerning and in formation, bishops, formators, and even the already consecrated. It covers topics including: * The nature of vocation and unique aspects of various vocations in the Church * The charisms of celibacy and virginity in the history of the Church and now * The Holy See's instruction on consecrated virginity in Ecclesiae Sponsae Imago * The prophetic role in the Church of the vocation of consecrated virginity lived in the world * The Marian nature of this vocation and the call to live in imitation of Our Lady * The essence of brideship and spousal love, and the gift of spiritual maternity Espoused to Christ provides both a theological framework for understanding this vocation and real-life applications that illustrate how to live it, with helpful Scripture passages and reflection questions at the end of each chapter. This gem of a book reveals that while the vocation of consecrated virginity is ancient, it is also ever new and that these brides of Christ in the world are helping to renew the Church by the lived witness of their love for Christ.
Autorenporträt
Erin Kinsella is a consecrated virgin of the Archdiocese of Ottawa and a cohost of In the Thicket, a podcast on suffering and hope. Although she grew up Catholic, Erin drifted from the Faith during her university years. While pursuing graduate studies in virology, she encountered the Lord's mercy during a period of intense suffering and experienced a powerful reversion to the Faith. She was blessed to work in youth, young adult, and campus ministry for more than twenty years. Erin was consecrated to a life of virginity lived in the world in 2019 on the feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross. She holds a master of theological studies from St. Augustine's Seminary conjointly with the University of Toronto, and she completed her thesis on the theology of the suffering body. Erin is a frequent speaker and writer on topics including suffering, the Theology of the Body, and consecrated virginity.