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Book Synopsis Celibacy and Soul by : Susan J. Pollard
Download or read book Celibacy and Soul written by Susan J. Pollard and published by Fisher King Press. This book was released on 2015-01-15 with total page 252 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Celibacy and Soul: Exploring the Depths of Chastity is for women and men who have chosen to live into celibate chastity. It is also for those people who live celibate love, and though not vowed to a religious calling, know the way of celibate love as their path. You may find yourself celibate not by choice or you may hope it is a temporary stage. Perhaps life interrupted your plans with the death of a loved one, the loss of a relationship, the situation of illness, the trauma of abuse, or you simply didn’t settle with the desired partner and you want to find meaning in your life as a celibate person. Celibacy and Soul is also useful for those in the helping professions, as the work of a therapist asks a celibate kind of loving that can be catalyst for change in both clients and practitioners.
Download or read book Celibacy written by A. W. Richard Sipe and published by Liguori Publications. This book was released on 1996 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Celibacy explores the different questions about life, love and altruism through an insightful and revealing analysis of the essential elements of sexuality as they relate to celibacy. These include gender, orientation, degree of desire, object of excitation, developmental experiences, behaviors, relationships, patterns of integration, and identity.
Book Synopsis Freeing Celibacy by : Donald B. Cozzens
Download or read book Freeing Celibacy written by Donald B. Cozzens and published by Liturgical Press. This book was released on 2006 with total page 142 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cozzens explores priestly celibacy as a source of power and burden of obligation, as spiritual calling and gift of the Spirit. He affirms celibacy as a charism, a gift that is true for some, but only when received as a grace.
Book Synopsis Sensual Celibacy by : Donna Marie Williams
Download or read book Sensual Celibacy written by Donna Marie Williams and published by Touchstone. This book was released on 1999-03-11 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ABSTINENCE MAKES THE HEART GROW STRONGER If you're single and in between relationships -- or just about to embark on a new one -- then you can't underestimate the importance of making the right choices when it comes to physical intimacy. When should it happen? If it's already a part of your relationship, is it meaningful to both of you? Is there a strong emotional foundation in place? Or did you jump right in -- and get hurt? And how can you preserve your self-respect the next time around? Donna Marie Williams wrestled with these questions for years until she discovered the empowering nature of celibacy: abstaining from sex for a self-determined time while embracing new opportunities for self-discovery, personal growth, and heightened self-esteem. Now she shares her knowledge in a simple but effective 10-step program that will help you lead a happier, healthier, and even sexier life. Sensual Celibacy reveals: * Why charting your relationship history can be a real eye opener * How celibacy can help you focus on what you really want out of life * Ways to stay true to your celibacy commitment, even if you're in a relationship * When to end your celibacy, with intelligence, confidence, and joy If you're ready to rethink your approach to relationships and reconnect with yourself, then let Sensual Celibacy guide you to a happier, healthier lifestyle.
Book Synopsis Spiritual Friendship by : Wesley Hill
Download or read book Spiritual Friendship written by Wesley Hill and published by Brazos Press. This book was released on 2015-04-14 with total page 155 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Christianity Today Book Award Winner Friendship is a relationship like no other. Unlike the relationships we are born into, we choose our friends. It is also tenuous--we can end a friendship at any time. But should friendship be so free and unconstrained? Although our culture tends to pay more attention to romantic love, marriage, family, and other forms of community, friendship is a genuine love in its own right. This eloquent book reminds us that Scripture and tradition have a high view of friendship. Single Christians, particularly those who are gay and celibate, may find it is a form of love to which they are especially called. Writing with deep empathy and with fidelity to historic Christian teaching, Wesley Hill retrieves a rich understanding of friendship as a spiritual vocation and explains how the church can foster friendship as a basic component of Christian discipleship. He helps us reimagine friendship as a robust form of love that is worthy of honor and attention in communities of faith. This book sets forth a positive calling for celibate gay Christians and suggests practical ways for all Christians to cultivate stronger friendships.
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Book Synopsis Celibacy,Real Love + God... (Thank You, Barack + Michelle... ) by : FreedomLOVESLyriic Movement
Download or read book Celibacy,Real Love + God... (Thank You, Barack + Michelle... ) written by FreedomLOVESLyriic Movement and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2017-01-23 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Striving to continue to have what our 1st lady (soon former first lady Michelle L. Obama and her incredible astute #realman in her life, her prudent and amazing man, her soulmate/life partner/her wonderful spouse Barack have, as i know my man always say, "We are going to remain just like them, and be like them, Mami, you will see." My man is great. He always say this to me and i am always warm inside/with happiness when he do. We, Freedom and I, are in sync as he says, i love to hear that Mami. But, we truly owe it to God. - We owe it all to GOD above, hope, faith while we continue to build what we know we can have together starting out and keeping the daily foundation of our rare friendship and prayer, and our faith at the forefront before anything else. - Me and my partner met while M.W.I., and it only will work for some, not all. We understand with God's help what we have, and we are not taking it for granted. - Our rare genuine #reallove not fake love as the song goes, but our REAL love, or as mi bebe, my G-man, my fiancee, my bff, Freedom remind me so much we have an emotional, spiritual, Soul 2 Soul connection, that many will never in life have. - WE BOTH REMAIN CELIBATE. SO PROUD OF THAT. No regrets. Yes... Love-making is inevitable... But, we are taking it slow. A few couples come to mind who practiced being celibate and their faith first and foremost and that is in my opinion, such a meaningful beautiful thing to be in life.#CELIBATE... - Too much risk out here in the "real"world when you are with numerous partners, std's sometimes do not show up for years on end. Not worth it. Meagan Good, the actress + her supportive loyal husband had practice celibacy as others. I personally am happy to be a celibate woman with my bff/fiancee'soon to be husband this year coming up.He is just as happy to be celibate, even if this part of our book, once reading might befuddle some. . . - But, many men are actually practicing celibacy, and i love how he is with me while doing it... No rush for us.As my man say,"We deeper than that mami." I agree.Powerful mind sex and beautiful visions of us in OUR bed, without rush...without fear if we do not sleep together "immediate-then we will cheat on each other." - Farthest thing from our minds, when we both and GOD know what we want hence, worth waiting for.Dead Prez talked about #MindSex "we don't have to take our clothes off yet, let's burn some incense, and just chat."Song should have went mainstream, but for us real hip hop heads, who love #realhiphop we know about Dead Prez, and the message on 'Black Rose' and the song as a whole speaking to me and my BFF my fiancee' as we continue on our rare journey that involves, til' married, our beautiful celibacy." - Both of us have been through much. We know we are OK with practicing celibacy, and are sharing with the world, and those also who met by way of MWI(meeting while incarcerated)who think that it can't work for you, trust us...We are living proof that you're able to make your MWI relationship work, if it's real and being celibate can in many ways enhance your relationship in ways a more "sexual partner" can at times, complicate it.For us, it just works. When we decide to give our most beautiful part of us, (after giving our heart to each other)but the 2nd beautiful part of us, (our inside/our bodies)it will be a moment during this rare beautiful journey that only shall allow both of us to grow in our marriage/our union eternally. To those who don't know #LEARN ABOUT IT and live a much healthier life when you're practicing celibacy... No rush..Teasing...Pleasing...with our minds until the 1 night that shall consummate our marriage + our union T.D.D.U.P. (til'death do us part) as my fiancee' remind me,"Our bond emotional and spiritual is much more "stronger than us having fast sex/quick sex. He and i have a 1 of a kind bond, that will take us to places, we have not been to as one and we are proud to be remain happily celibate. Thank y
Book Synopsis Celibacy, Culture, and Society by : Elisa Janine Sobo
Download or read book Celibacy, Culture, and Society written by Elisa Janine Sobo and published by Univ of Wisconsin Press. This book was released on 2001 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What does celibacy mean for individuals and for the people around them? What function does it serve? This is the first cross-cultural inquiry into the practice of celibacy around the world and through the ages, among groups as diverse as Kenyan villagers and U.S. prisoners, Mazatec Shamans and Buddhist nuns and monks, Shaker church members and anorexic women. The examples of celibacy described here illustrate the complex relationship between human sexuality and its particular sociocultural context. Ideas about the body, gender, family, work, religion, health, and other dimensions of life come sharply into focus as the contributors examine the many practices and institutions surrounding sexual abstinence. They show that, though celibacy is certainly sometimes a punishment or a deliberate ritual abstinence, it also serves many other social and material functions and in some cases contributes to kin-group survival and well-being. Celibacy, Culture, and Society represents a significant step toward understanding the functions and meanings of sexuality.
Book Synopsis And You Are Christ's by : Thomas Dubay
Download or read book And You Are Christ's written by Thomas Dubay and published by Ignatius Press. This book was released on 2011-06-21 with total page 156 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Father Thomas Dubay, one of the foremost authorities on the religious life, discusses one of the most important but not fully appreciated or understood charisms of the consecrated life, the charism of virginity. Although the idea of virginity is unpopular and even despised in modern society, Dubay emphasizes that the importance of evangelical virginity is rooted in its Biblical foundation, both in the Old and New Testaments. Examining in detail what the call to virginity is and how it is integrated into the whole of consecrated life, Dubay presents his study in such a way as to be of importance to men as well. Noting that a woman, because of her feminine nature and traits, can image and live the Church's wedded relationship to Christ more realistically, Dubay points out that men with the celibate charism are also members of the virgin Church that is wedded to Christ, just as in the Old Testament the People of God was a virgin bride wedded to Yahweh. The common and distinct elements of male and female consecrated love are fully captured in these pages.
Book Synopsis Celebrating Celibacy by : F. S. Mitchell
Download or read book Celebrating Celibacy written by F. S. Mitchell and published by Xulon Press. This book was released on 2006-07 with total page 230 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Singled Out written by Christine Colón and published by Brazos Press. This book was released on 2009-06-01 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Authors Christine Colón and Bonnie Field thought that by a certain age they would each be married. But they watched that age come and go--and still no walks down the aisle. In Singled Out, they reflect on their experience--and that of an increasing number of Christians. Rejecting overly simplistic messages from the church about "waiting for marriage," they explore a deeper understanding of celibacy that affirms singles' decision to be sexually pure, acknowledges their struggles, and recognizes their importance in the church community. Thoughtful and accessible, Singled Out is an invaluable voice of realistic encouragement for any single as well as an important tool for church leaders and others concerned with mission and ministry for singles.
Book Synopsis Eros, Consciousness and Kundalini by : Stuart Sovatsky
Download or read book Eros, Consciousness and Kundalini written by Stuart Sovatsky and published by New Age Books. This book was released on 2003 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In This Extraordinary Celebration Of The Erotic, Dr. Stuart Sovatsky Introduces The Readers To The Tantric Art Of Sexual Sublimation, In Which Sex Is Redirected Toward Achieving Higher Awareness And An Erotic Satisfaction For Beyond That Possible Through Intercourse.
Book Synopsis Discerning Vocations to Marriage, Celibacy and Singlehood by : Francis Kelly Nemeck
Download or read book Discerning Vocations to Marriage, Celibacy and Singlehood written by Francis Kelly Nemeck and published by Wipf and Stock Publishers. This book was released on 2001-10-17 with total page 229 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From a relational and evolutionary perspective on the mystery of vocation, the authors develop the principles of discernment for Christian marriage, celibacy, and singlehood. They see the vocational core of marriage as a calling by God of each spouse to be a unique instrument of transformation and purification in the other's spiritual journey. They identify the vocational core of celibacy as the relationship between Jesus and the celibate rendering the celibate unmarriageable for the sake of Christ and the Gospel. They view the vocational core of singlehood as witness to a certain independence for the sake of the reign of God. In the light of each vocational core, the authors discuss specific signs which indicate and authentic calling. This book appeals to those seeking to discern their personal vocation as well as to those guiding them.
Book Synopsis The Celibacy Journal by : Rohit Sahu
Download or read book The Celibacy Journal written by Rohit Sahu and published by . This book was released on 2020-12-31 with total page 117 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Celibacy can be your greatest investment on yourself, for which you don''t have to pay a penny. It benefits you on the path of physical, mental, and spiritual purification." Mankind''s total life has shrunk to forty years, relative to a hundred years of normal life. The future well-being of the world depends solely on the youth. It is the responsibility of the Sannyasins, saints, students, scholars, and parents to reintroduce the life of celibacy in youngsters. Your sexual energy is incredibly precious, and it is much more precious if you want to achieve spiritual growth. Brahmacharya is a term within Indian traditions that simply means "conduct consistent with Brahman" or "on the path of Brahman." Yoga, Hinduism, and Buddhism usually apply to a lifestyle marked by sexual continence or abstinence. (In western culture, it is referred to as ''Celibacy''). When you get engaged in a sexual impulse, the stock of sexual energy from inside will drain, decrease, and go down. But if the thought, which emerged as a consequence of the sexual impulse, is uprooted and tossed away as soon as it arrives, then the sexual force will not be drained and thus will not go down. It''ll rise to a higher level in the spiritual world. According to Ayurveda, semen is the last Dhatu to be formed out of Majja or Marrow. There are the seven Dhatus. From start to finish, it takes the male body an average of 74 days to produce new sperm cells. Semen nourishes the physical body, heart, and intellect. If sexual energy is transmuted into Ojas, the shiny essence (Tejas) of all seven Dhatus is Ojas. It is the strongest aspect of the seven Dhatus gathered together) or the spiritual energy of pure consciousness, called sex-sublimation in Western Psychology. It''ll make your body healthy, strong, good-looking, and you''ll live longer. Through brahmacharya/celibacy, every siddhi can be attained and even the impossible and imaginable goal for the good of the whole universe can be accomplished. Without celibacy, one can achieve nothing big. I insist you try to be celibate for some time. Your face is going to witness a glow, and even without doing anything, there will be satisfaction from inside. And in that, this journal will be really helpful. This 90-days guided journal will support you throughout this journey. This journal includes: ✔️Analyzing your current condition ✔️Significance of Celibacy ✔️The physical, mental, and spiritual benefits of Celibacy ✔️Steps to get started on Celibacy ✔️Daily assessment to record your everyday experience ✔️Monthly assessment to track your progress ✔️And a final assessment to conclude your journey Every page offer options to choose from and spaces to write to keep track of your celibacy progress. Every day you''ll have to record your urges and how you fought them, mood, relapses, brain fog, anxiety, confidence, transmutation techniques you opt for that day, things you want to improve, things you learned, and things you''re grateful for. After every 30 days, you''ll hit the milestone, and trust me, you''ll be amazed to look back at your journey; you''ll not believe how much have you evolved. Every day is filled with challenges meant to spark valuable changes in yourself. Each day pushes you to explore yourself and unleash your hidden potential. It could be challenging in the early days owing to the poor habit of the past. Whether it occurs naturally like wet dreams, you don''t have to think about it and just ignore it. Don''t take a peek at it. But while you are awake, do not do this by your own will. This journal is ideal for every age group and gender. So, are you ready to get started on this life-changing journey? If yes, buy this journal and open the doors of improvement and gratitude for yourself...
Book Synopsis Homosexuality and the Christian by : Mark A. PsyD Yarhouse
Download or read book Homosexuality and the Christian written by Mark A. PsyD Yarhouse and published by Bethany House. This book was released on 2010-09-01 with total page 239 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mark Yarhouse gives honest and accurate answers to parents and pastors who have questions about homosexuality. Throughout the book, the author uses a new framework for understanding the issue, carefully separating the concept of "same sex attraction" from a "gay identity." In a clear and compassionate style, he explains the research regarding what causes same-sex attraction and whether or not it can be overcome. He also discusses what Christians can do when someone they know opens up to them about their homosexual attractions.
Book Synopsis The Sacred Journey Within: Unleashing the Power of Celibacy by : Santosh Thorat
Download or read book The Sacred Journey Within: Unleashing the Power of Celibacy written by Santosh Thorat and published by Santosh Thorat. This book was released on 2023-06 with total page 54 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Power of Celibacy: A Guide to Spiritual, Mental, and Physical Well-Being Celibacy is the practice of abstaining from sexual activity. It can be a powerful tool for spiritual, mental, and physical well-being. Spiritually, celibacy can help you to connect with your higher power. It can also help you to develop self-discipline and self-control. Mentally, celibacy can help you to reduce stress, anxiety, and depression. It can also help you to improve your concentration and focus. Physically, celibacy can help you to improve your overall health and well-being. It can also help you to increase your energy levels and reduce your risk of sexually transmitted diseases. If you are interested in learning more about the power of celibacy, this book is for you. It provides a comprehensive overview of the benefits of celibacy, as well as practical tips for making it a part of your life. Here are some of the benefits of celibacy: Increased spiritual connection Improved self-discipline and self-control Reduced stress, anxiety, and depression Improved concentration and focus Increased energy levels Reduced risk of sexually transmitted diseases If you are ready to experience the power of celibacy, this book is the perfect place to start. The "Power of Celibacy" is a soul-stirring book that delves deep into the life-changing practice of sexual purity and self-control. With the power of words that will move your heart and soul, this book is a powerful guide to the transformative benefits of celibacy, urging you to embark on a journey of self-discovery and spiritual growth. As you delve into the pages of this book, you'll explore the depths of your own being, discovering the true essence of your existence and the power of your innermost desires. With each turn of the page, you'll be inspired to embrace a life of self-discipline, exploring the deeper meaning of celibacy and its power to transform your life in ways you never thought possible. This book is a beacon of hope for those struggling with sexual addiction, providing practical guidance and emotional support to help you find your way to a life of purity and integrity. You'll discover how to harness your sexual energy to fuel your spiritual growth and personal transformation, and how to cultivate healthy relationships that honor and respect your true self. With the "Power of Celibacy," you'll be empowered to take control of your life, harnessing the power of your own inner strength to achieve your goals and dreams. This book is a must-read for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of themselves and the world around them, and a profound reminder of the transformative power of celibacy.
Book Synopsis A Delicate Dance by : Sheila M. Murphy
Download or read book A Delicate Dance written by Sheila M. Murphy and published by Crossroad Publishing. This book was released on 1992 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "As they move into their middle years, women and men religious and clergy find that their needs for intimacy escalate. Their earlier understandings of sexuality and intimacy, taught to them during the time of pre-Vatican II Church and society, no longer answer their questions. This compassionate book lays bare their struggles, exposes their questions, and offers answers by vowed celibates themselves in their search for authenticity." "Based on her fifteen years of experience with vowed celibates, combined with original research with 333 individuals, psychologist Sheila Murphy sheds new light on the practice of intimacy among women and men who were expressly forbidden to develop "particular friendships," and shows what they are now thinking and doing to incorporate a meaningful understanding of sexuality and intimacy into their personal lives. In so doing, the author also reveals how in many ways these individuals are psychologically healthier in their relationships than women and men in other life situations." "A Delicate Dance is filled with scores of personal stories that bring to life the doubts and convictions, the humanity and the love of Catholic clergy and religious today. It is an honest open forum that invites other vowed celibates to begin talking more freely about these important but previously unspoken topics."--BOOK JACKET.Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved
Book Synopsis Coming Out of Homosexuality by : Bob Davies
Download or read book Coming Out of Homosexuality written by Bob Davies and published by IVP Books. This book was released on 1994-01-21 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Do you want God's will for your life -- but struggle with gay or lesbian desires? The authors of this book understand your dilemma. This is not a theoretical book: it is a practical guide for people struggling with same-sex desires. You'll find answers to your questions about what it means to be a man or woman, how your past relates to your present tensions, how biblical principles apply to your daily life, how you can form healthy relationships, and how your healing may eventually prepare you for heterosexual romance and marriage. Along the way you will read stories of other Christians who have dealt with the same issues you are facing and their personal failures and successes. Most of all, you'll find strategies that work because they have been developed and used by real people like you. This book will open up a new level of freedom and depth of insight beyond what you had dreamed possible.
