And Now I See: A Theology of Transformation
And Now I See: A Theology of Transformation
A Theology of Transformation
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“All I know is I was blind, and now I see.” These words from the Gospel of John—spoken by a man born blind after being healed by Jesus—guide this rich theological investigation from Bishop Robert Barron into the meaning of Christian transformation.
In And Now I See: A Theology of Transformation, Bishop Barron blends insights from the theological and literary traditions to show that metanoia, or conversion to God, revealed in Christ, is about transforming the mind and soul—from a mind of fear to a mind of trust, and from a pusilla anima (small soul) to a magna anima (great soul)—and that theology itself supports this transformation. But he also shows that this change conduces not just to a new way of believing or thinking but to a new way of being.
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“With this book Robert Barron enters the front ranks of contemporary American Catholic theologians.”
—Andrew Greeley, Professor of Sociology at the University of Arizona and the University of Chicago
“I have reviewed many books over the past thirty years. I have learned from most, admired many, and deeply appreciated some. But of relatively few was I moved to think, 'This is a book I'd love to have written.' Well, Robert Barron's And Now I See is a book I would love to have written. It is a splendid and enchanting work.”
—Fr. Robert Imbelli, Associate Professor Emeritus of Theology at Boston College
“Robert Barron, an inspired writer, illuminates the teachings of ‘the great tradition,’ showing how they coalesce with the best literary witnesses to liberate us to our true selves. His reflections range from the philosophical to the poetic, themselves inspired by the riches of the tradition they unearth.”
—David Burrell, Theodore Hesburgh Professor Emeritus in Philosophy and Theology at University of Notre Dame
“The reading of this book is like a guided visit to some vast treasure house where we are invited to explore the rich heritage of Christian thought. With the eyes of artists and the insights of poets, we walk with saints, philosophers, and theologians, challenged to move from blindness and fear to freedom and vision through Christ. At the end of the visit, we realized that we have actually begun, with renewed energy and enthusiasm, a journey—a pilgrimage—along the path of faith and conversation, trust and love. This is a book 'for all seasons'!”
—Sr. Agnes Cunningham, SSCM,