The Three Ages of the Interior Life
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The Three Ages of the Interior Life : Prelude of Eternal Life is a book written by French theologian Reginald Garrigou-Lagrange
in 1938. It explains the entire Catholic tradition on the spiritual life
covering virtually all aspects of the faith. Composed of 95 chapters, it is a synthesis of Garrigou Lagranges's earlier works, Christian Perfection and Contemplation and Love of God and the Cross of Jesus. It is widely regarded as a classic of modern theological literature.
Reginald Garrigou-Lagrange
Réginald Marie Garrigou-Lagrange, O.P. was a Catholic theologian and, among Thomists of the scholastic tradition, is generally thought to be the greatest Catholic Thomist of the 20th century. Outside the ranks of Thomists of that sort, his reputation is somewhat more mixed. He taught at the...
in 1938. It explains the entire Catholic tradition on the spiritual life
Spirituality
Spirituality can refer to an ultimate or an alleged immaterial reality; an inner path enabling a person to discover the essence of his/her being; or the “deepest values and meanings by which people live.” Spiritual practices, including meditation, prayer and contemplation, are intended to develop...
covering virtually all aspects of the faith. Composed of 95 chapters, it is a synthesis of Garrigou Lagranges's earlier works, Christian Perfection and Contemplation and Love of God and the Cross of Jesus. It is widely regarded as a classic of modern theological literature.