Description: "This volume contains Dom Andre's homilies on the Gospel passages for year A of the church's three-year liturgical cycle. These homilies reflect Dom Andre's spiritual insights about the wisdom in the teachings of Christ. The title conveys a favorite theme of Dom Andre's: God's special love for humans in their weakness, manifested in Jesus' leaving behind his glory to become one of us in weakness, living among and ministering to the poor"-- Provided by publisher.
Brief description: André Louf, OCSO, (1929-2010), served as abbot of the Cistercian Abbey of Mont-des-Cats for thirty-five years until his retirement in 1997. His books in English include The Cistercian Way, Tuning in to Grace, Mercy in Weakness, Grace Can Do More, and The Way of Humility, all published by Cistercian Publications.
Review Quotes:
"This book is a treasure. These homilies are like personalized words of wisdom from Fr. Louf that can serve to keep me grounded in the Cistercian charism. The prudence in these pages transcend culture and ecumenical tradition."
Michael C. Voigts, lay Cistercian and author of The Fourth Degree of Prayer