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And You Are Christ's

The Charism of Virginity and the Celibate Life

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Product Code:
AYCP
Format:
Paperback
ISBN/UPC:
9780898701616
Length:
0.44 (in)
Size (HxW):
7.31 x 4.75 (in)
Pages:
149
Publication date:
October 16, 1987
Weight:
5 oz
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Religious Ed

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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.

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  • 5
    Solid, consoling, and refreshing!

    Posted by Kristina on Oct 20th 2020

    Such a solid book!! Consecrated virginity and celibacy is presented so well, this can't be beat! In a time where there is much confusion regarding vocation, this is so refreshing! He defends this great call and unveils it as it is. So soooo beautiful. An excellent read for anyone who discerning or for anyone who desires to know what is means to give one's life for Christ.