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By Stephen Duffy

Book Description

The relationship between the sacred and the everyday has long challenged spiritual seekers, particularly within Catholic tradition where these realms were often viewed as separate and distinct. Stephen Duffy's scholarly exploration reveals how a pivotal theological revolution in the mid-twentieth century transformed this understanding forever.

At the heart of this transformation lies a passionate intellectual debate that reshaped Catholic thought and practice. Duffy chronicles how leading theologians grappled with fundamental questions about nature and grace, ultimately dismantling the artificial barriers that had divided religious life from worldly experience. This theological shift proved so significant that it became essential groundwork for the sweeping changes of Vatican Council II.

Through careful historical analysis, Duffy demonstrates how this debate liberated Catholic spirituality from its isolated position, opening new pathways for engaging with the broader world. The emerging theology revealed that the ordinary and the divine are not opposing forces but interconnected aspects of human experience. In this new understanding, everyday moments carry profound spiritual significance, while religious insight illuminates the sacred dimension of common life.

This interpretative study examines the key figures who shaped this theological renaissance, offering readers insight into how abstract theological concepts translate into lived spiritual practice. For those interested in understanding how religious thought evolves and impacts daily faith, Duffy provides a compelling window into one of Catholicism's most transformative intellectual movements.

Who Is This For?

📖 Reading Level: Medium (200-400 pages) (~7 hours)

📄 Length: 247 pages

What You'll Discover

✓ Reconnect with nature spiritually
✓ Explore Nature -- Religious aspects -- Catholic Church --
✓ Explore Century
✓ Explore Religious aspects
✓ Explore Religious aspects of Nature
✓ Explore Catholic Church
✓ Explore History of doctrines
✓ Explore Doctrines

Topics Covered

Nature Nature -- Religious aspects -- Catholic Church -- Century Religious aspects Religious aspects of Nature Catholic Church History of doctrines Doctrines Grace (Theology) Grace (Theology) -- History of doctrines -- 20th Christianity Catholic Church -- Doctrines -- History -- History of doctrines -- 20th century Doctrinal Theology History