DEFINITIONS OF SPIRITUALITY

This section presents the following: 

 

Christian Spirituality  

This article deals with three aspects of Christian spirituality: nature of Christian spirituality, developing spirituality, and reflecting spirituality in life. 

 

Three Elements of Spirituality

Three components or elements of spirituality include: (1) the transcendent, (2) the personal, and (3) the immanent. These three elements are reflected in the Trinity.

 

Spirituality and Human Existence 

A definition of spirituality emerges from an understanding of the nature of the whole person. A table, illustrating the nature of the human person, shows the integrated and complex nature of the human being. Spirituality deals with the spiritual dimension of existence and life.

A Broader View of Spirituality

This short article gives a broad-based definition and perspective of spirituality, showing what spirituality encompasses.

Definitions and Descriptions of Spirituality   

Eight definitions of spirituality are presented. The focus of each definition is also described.

 

Reaching One's Potential

Spirituality has to do with becoming a person in the fullest sense This involves self-transcendence. “In other words”, writes Main, “each of us is summoned to an unlimited, infinite, development as we leave the narrowness of our own ego behind, and enter into the mystery of God.” It means coming to the fullness of being, the fullness of God himself, as the apostle Paul explains.

 

Authentic Christian Spirituality

All authentic Christian spirituality is by its nature Trinitarian. The doctrine of the Trinity, with its far-reaching practical implications, constitutes the heart and soul of Christian spirituality. This article presents fifteen principles of contemporary Trinitarian spirituality. 

 

What Is Christian Spirituality?   

This article first defines Christian spirituality, and then covers ten aspects of Christian spirituality.

 

 


 

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Spirituality,
as life lived in the Spirit of God
can enable you to:

    ·  Address your hunger for depth and meaning in life.

 

·  Live with greater love, peace, and joy.

·  Better navigate all of life’s circumstances.

·  Experience life more fully and abundantly.

·  Move from self-centredness to more God-centredness.

·  Appreciate the interconnectedness of all life.

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SPIRITUALITY REFLECTION

The vision experience of the world is but a projection of our mind and the reflection of our inner thoughts. As the thought, so the vision. The colour of the glasses you wear determines the colour of what you see. If you wear red glasses, everything will appear red. If you wear green glasses, everything will be green. Pure thoughts make the world appear pure. If you view things with love and a loving heart, the whole world will appear a reflection of love. (Satha Sai Speaks, Vol. 15, p. 39)

Similar thought: "As water reflects a face, so a man's heart reflects the man" (Proverbs 27:19, NIV).


 

OTHER SITES

Visitors may also enjoy three sites created by my wife, Eva.

www.truth-and-beauty.org
Weaves spirituality themes into its content and includes breathtaking photos from nature.

www.pathway-to-life.org
Presents the essential Christian message in Q & A style, guiding seekers toward life eternal.

www.heavens-reflections.org
Features the theme of seeing in the ordinary, the extraordinary; in the daily, the holy; in the routine, the rare.



 

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 A Broader View of Spirituality
 Descriptions of Spirituality
 Reaching One's Potential
 Authentic Christian Spirituality
 What Is Christian Spirituality
 Three Elements of Spirituality
 Spirituality and Religion
 Nature of Spirituality and Religion
 Community Aspect of Spirituality
 The Cycle of Spirituality
 Spiritual Traditions
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SPIRITUALITY REFLECTION

When the night grows chill, don't you draw the blanket closer around you? So, when grief assails you, draw the warmth of the Name of the Lord closer around your mind. (Satha Sai Speaks, Vol. 4, p. 33)

Similar thought: "Our help is in the name of the LORD" (Psalm 124:8, NIV).