On Loving God

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Read by Kirsten Ferreri

English · 1123 · 1h 29m · Philosophy, Christianity - Other

4.8 (213 reviews)

On Loving God is one of the best-known and most influential works of Medieval Christian mysticism. Written at the request of one of the cardinals of Rome, it describes the four “levels” of love for God, and puts Christian devotion in the context of God’s love for mankind. Summary by Kirsten Ferreri.

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Why we should love God, and the measure of that love 4:54 Read by Kirsten Ferreri
On loving God. How much God deserves love from man in recognition of His gifts, both material and spiritual: and how these gifts should be cherished without neglect of the Giver 8:38 Read by Kirsten Ferreri
What greater incentives Christians have, more than the heathen, to love God 7:18 Read by Kirsten Ferreri
Of those who find comfort in there collection of God, or are fittest for His love 7:36 Read by Kirsten Ferreri
Of the Christian's debt of love, how great it is 5:29 Read by Kirsten Ferreri
A brief summary 2:29 Read by Kirsten Ferreri
Of love toward God not without reward: and how the hunger of man's heart cannot be satisfied with earthly things 12:04 Read by Kirsten Ferreri
Of the first degree of love: wherein man loves God for self's sake 5:26 Read by Kirsten Ferreri
Of the second and third degrees of love 3:28 Read by Kirsten Ferreri
Of the fourth degree of love: wherein man does not even love self save for God's sake 6:12 Read by Kirsten Ferreri
Of the attainment of this perfection of love only at the resurrection 8:36 Read by Kirsten Ferreri
Of love: out of a letter to the Carthusians 5:11 Read by Kirsten Ferreri
Of the law of self-will and desire, of slaves and hirelings 3:18 Read by Kirsten Ferreri
Of the law of the love of sons 3:39 Read by Kirsten Ferreri
Of the four degrees of love, and of the blessed state of the heavenly fatherland 5:27 Read by Kirsten Ferreri

Reviews


(5 stars)

A wonderful book read by a genteel author. I found it increased my faith, and now read it often. The yoke of God is easy when compared to the yoke of Man.

compelling reading of an astounding book


(5 stars)

Profound


(5 stars)

Profound 900 year old perspective on the Christ and Nature of God which we worship today. As a Catholic guy in his twenties - I fully recommend ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Thank you!


(5 stars)

I enjoyed listening to this today. Great devotional meditation. The 4 degrees of love are especially helpful and memorable. Thank you, Kirsten, for reading.

excellent


(4.5 stars)

Beautiful work by a beautiful soul! Thank you for such a clear reading. May God bless you and make you a Sajnt today and everyday!

d_senti


(5 stars)

Great reading for a great book! One of the most "listenable" books in the Catholic religious category. Thank you. Please do more!


(3.5 stars)

Loving self for God’s sake is a worthy goal. Kirsten reads pleasantly and carefully—accurate with ability to engage.

Delightful


(5 stars)

Beautiful account of how rebellious hearts are wooed to the great lover. Well read.