Pentecost with the Church Fathers: A Seven-Week Retreat on the Person and Presence of the Holy Spirit
By TAN Books · Published by TAN Books
Overview
Pentecost with the Church Fathers, A Seven‑Week Retreat on the Person and Presence of the Holy Spirit offers a guided Lenten‑to‑Pentecost retreat grounded in selections from the ancient Church Fathers, classic prayers, spiritual exercises, and reflection questions designed to deepen understanding of and openness to the Holy Spirit’s presence in the soul, rooted in the Church’s rich theological tradition. Structured for the seven weeks between Easter and Pentecost, this retreat invites readers into a deeper conversation with the Holy Spirit, exploring Scripture and patristic insight on the Spirit’s work of cleansing, sanctification, and adoption as children of God, and fostering intimacy with Christ and growth in holiness.
- Organizes a seven‑week retreat matching the weeks between Easter and Pentecost to foster sustained spiritual growth
- Draws deeply on selections from early Church Fathers such as St. Irenaeus, Athanasius, Hilary of Poitiers, and St. Augustine
- Includes classic prayers, spiritual exercises, and reflection questions to complement theological meditation
- Explains the doctrine and presence of the Holy Spirit as taught and clarified through the Church’s theological heritage
- Suitable for personal prayer, parish retreats, and small group formation on the Holy Spirit’s role in Christian life
FAQs
Q: What is the structure of this retreat?
A: It is arranged in seven chapters, one for each week from Easter to Pentecost, combining readings, prayers, and reflections on the Holy Spirit’s work in the Christian life.
Q: How does this book use the Church Fathers?
A: It incorporates selections from early theologians and bishops who helped shape the Church’s language and understanding of the Holy Spirit, connecting patristic teaching with personal reflection and prayer.
Q: Who is this retreat for?
A: It is well suited to Catholics seeking deeper understanding of the Holy Spirit, those desiring structured prayer and reflection between Easter and Pentecost, and anyone wishing to explore patristic theology and devotion.
Q: Can this be used in parish formation?
A: Yes, the format and depth make it appropriate for parish small groups, retreats, and adult faith formation focused on the Holy Spirit’s presence and action.
Intended Audience
For Catholic individuals seeking to grow in their awareness of and relationship with the Holy Spirit, parish groups and retreat leaders desiring a structured spiritual journey from Easter to Pentecost, and anyone drawn to the wisdom of the Church Fathers in understanding the Third Person of the Trinity.
Key Themes
- Understanding the Holy Spirit through patristic theology
- Structured spiritual growth from Easter to Pentecost
- Prayer, reflection, and spiritual exercises
- Deepening interior life and openness to God’s grace
- SKU:
- 3247
- Format:
- Deluxe Leatherette
- Publish:
- 2/20/2024
- Pages:
- 200
- Pdf:
- https://tanbooks.com/content/3247_Preview.pdf
- Height:
- 8.50
- Width:
- 6.00
9 Reviews Hide Reviews Show Reviews
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A Tour of the Summa
As with ALL Tan volumes, excellent quality, materials and craftsmanship.
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Pentecost with the Church Fathers
Great inspiration, easy to read and understand. Great quality
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Pentecost With the Church Father
Just one week into the 50 day retreat and I am enjoying the book. I’m writing daily in a separate notebook and gaining new insight into the Holy Spirit. Well written with many references to Bible and other writings.
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A road map for Pentecost
I asked the Lord to give me some help this Pentecost and he sent me this book...
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Pentecost A 7 Week Retreat
This book was easy to use, gave great quotes from the Church Fathers and had timely, practical questions for me to personally ponder. Well researched and written. A life changer!
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No better resource for coming to know the Third Person of the Blessed Trinity
While I didn't complete this retreat specifically during the seven weeks leading up to Pentecost as it is organized, I am very impressed with the quality and depth of the content. There are so few resources to help us grow in love, devotion, and prayer in regards to the Holy Spirit, and this is the best I've seen. I also think that this could be an excellent book to help a mature teen during preparation for receiving the Sacrament of Confirmation, or a study that could be done as a family following Confirmation.
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PENTECOST WITH THE CHURCH FATHERS
Pentecost With The Church Fathers is a great Retreat to better understand the Holy Ghost and what better time than during Easter Season leading up to Pentecost, when the first Christians received him. Highly recommend to anyone who would like to learn more about the Holy Ghost and our Church Fathers.
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Amazing self-guided retreat on the Holy Spirit!
This book is perfect for the Easter season! Pentecost with the Church Fathers includes writings from the Church Fathers, prayers, spiritual exercises, and questions reflection all based on the Person and presence of the Holy Spirit and for those desiring an deeper relationship with the Spirit. I love how this book is structured as an at-home retreat. It would make a great book to go through with friends, too!
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Beautiful book to lead up to Pentecost
I so enjoyed this book! It really helped me get a good, traditional understanding of the Holy Spirt. The quotes from the Church Fathers made it rock solid and the questions and areas to write in were such a help for prayer time. Looking forward to reading more from this series.
