{"product_id":"chastity-and-the-soul-you-are-holy-ground-9781640609471","title":"Chastity and the Soul: You Are Holy Ground","description":"\u003cp\u003e \"\u003ci\u003eIt takes both courage and a very clear head for a Catholic theologian to take on any issue regarding sexuality today. Ron Rolheiser succeeds here in a very positive, honest, and helpful way! His approach is brilliantly not sin-centered but value-centered. Bravo!\u003c\/i\u003e\" --\u003cb\u003eRichard Rohr, O.F.M.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eCelibacy isn't for everyone, but Chastity is!\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e With infinite wisdom and compassion, Ron Rolheiser gives us a fresh understanding of chastity, not based on repressions, prudishness, or even just sex, but on reverence, patience, and respect for ourselves and others in every area of life, that leads to true love, joy, community, and union with God \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e These days, it's hard to say the word \"chastity\" without a cringe. But in this book, beloved teacher \u003cb\u003eFr. Ronald Rolheiser\u003c\/b\u003e boldly champions the notion of chastity in its fullest meaning: respect, patience, reverence, and a God-given gift of propriety in every area of life--not just in the area of sex. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e In twenty-four power packed chapters, Fr. Ron compassionately and eloquently elaborates on how we can reclaim the lost virtue of chastity. He spells out the reasons for the death of chastity in our culture, the negative consequences of that has had on our souls and in our lives, the need for a healthy chastity in all areas of our lives, what constitutes that healthy chastity, and its positive consequences--so that we can say the word chastity without a cringe. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e This is a book not just for those believers seeking to live a holier life, but for all those who seek to live the fullest, most authentic life possible. \u003ci\u003eChastity and the Soul\u003c\/i\u003e is the guide we all need to come to the realization that in God's eyes, each one of us is holy ground. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Ronald Rolheiser\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Paraclete Press (MA)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/05\/2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 128\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.25lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 6.80h x 4.90w x 0.50d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781640609471\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eRonald Rolheiser, OMI, \u003c\/b\u003e is a specialist in the fields of spirituality and systematic theology, and a \u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003ebestselling author. He writes a regular column that is featured in many newspapers worldwide. He is the author of many books, including bestsellers \u003ci\u003eThe Holy Longing\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eSacred Fire\u003c\/i\u003e, as well as \u003ci\u003eThe Restless Heart\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eForgotten Amongst the Lilies\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eBruised and Wounded\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eDomestic Monastery\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Paraclete Press (MA)","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":42902670803059,"sku":"9.78E+12","price":15.83,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/9255\/0515\/files\/img_5ed53973-4528-4cf9-aad1-b5be09be008f.jpg?v=1741691945","url":"https:\/\/bookstorenmore.com\/products\/chastity-and-the-soul-you-are-holy-ground-9781640609471","provider":"Bookstore N More","version":"1.0","type":"link"}