Shaia, including the hidden power of the gospels, and beyond the biography of jesus. Alexander shaia s beautifully written and compelling guide answers this need for many returning pilgrims by offering gentle guidance and companionship as well as potent tools and rituals that help harness the great potential of this time in the pilgrims journey toward positive and meaningful lifechanging transformation. Alexanders address at the book launch for heart and mind. With deep conviction, he invites us into a practice of spirituality and christianity for the twentyfirst centuryone that crosses traditional boundaries, encourages vital thinking and inhabits a genuine community of the heart. We hope to make this website a useful resource by providing the highest quality information to all visitors. Jan 30, 2018 alexander john shaia, phd, is a thoughtful and poetic man, living the ancient rhythms of his lebanese and aramaic heritage.
Lets talk about christmas with alexander john shaia. Alexander shaia is an international speaker, author, and teacher. In the tradition of thomas moores the care of the soul and don miguel ruizs the four agreements, alexander shaia s the hidden power of the gospels reveals how the recurring cycles of change, loss, enlightenment, and maturation are illuminated by the bibles four gospels. Shaia tells us, there is a deep truth about how we move through transformation, and that truth of transformation is in four paths that make up the one cycle of the journey. This ebook is an important excerpt from alexanders seminal book, heart and mind. In the tradition of thomas moores the care of the soul and don miguel ruizs the four agreements, alexander shaias the hidden power of the gospels reveals how the recurring cycles of change, loss. With deep conviction, he invites us into a practice of spirituality and christianity for the twentyfirst centuryone that crosses traditional boundaries, encourages vital thinking and inhabits a genuine community of. Alexander is a spiritual director, educator, psychologist and passionate professional. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. The fourgospel journey for radical transformation by alexander j. And the most complete exposition to date is found in my book heart and. Alexander john shaia quotes author of heart and mind.
Alexander john shaia the fourfold path of transformation. He grew up with the traditions of an ancient religionmaronite catholicismand was expected to become a priest, a family tradition since the year 0. The four gospel journey for radical transformation journey of quadratos, llc. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and. This is a stunning book, by one of my favorite teachers alexander john shaia. For some thirty years, i had puzzled a deeper truth in early christianitys choice of precisely four gospel texts and their. Can i say this at church is produced for audio listening. Home returning from camino, by alexander john shaia. The radiance of the second incarnation with alexander john. Speaker author mentor for the transformative journey of quadratos and its books heart and mind and returning from camino. My beloved friend alexander shaia returns to the poema podcast this week and today we explore the historic pilgrims journey of the camino in spain.
We dive right into more of his fascinating work on the quadrates or four path journey. Quotes when were facing an abyss, when all of our tradition seems to be in doubt, when everything has been deconstructed or demolished, the first thing to know is that this has not happened as an indication that god has left us. How timely that we have more time to be patient, given many are no. Speaker author mentor for the transformative journey of quadratos and its books heart. When not on the road, a perfect day finds him with his dog, a book of poetry, and the. Second edition 2 by alexander john shaia, michelle l. Discount prices on books by michelle alexander, including titles like faces at the bottom of the well. Alexander john shaia pulls back the curtain on texts long taken for granted.
The journey of quadratos, book i by alexander j shaia isbn. Born and raised in birmingham, alabama, alexander shaia grew up as part of a large, extended family that had emigrated from lebanon a generation previously. Returning from camino, by alexander john shaia camino. Jul 15, 2018 download epub format c heart and mind pdf by alexander john shaia in heart and mind, dr shaia gives us back our central sacred te. Interview with alexander shaia on unlocking hidden. Years of work, research, and dialogue have led to the message being a major release book, the hidden power of the gospels. These are, indeed, hidden themes alexander shaia is unearthing for us from the pages of the bible. If you have any questions, feel free to contact us. The hidden power of the gospels by alexander shaia, phd. Speakerauthormentor for the transformative journey of quadratos and its books radical. Alexander john shaia the fourfold path of transformation n202. Alexander john shaia is an internationally soughtafter author, speaker.
Jul, 2016 the triumphant return of our dear friend dr. The fourgospel journey for radical transformation is a rich reorientation toward the gospels those stories about jesus at the heart of the christian faith that blends prayer and action, heart and mind, into a transformation experience instead of a dead text. Then a samaritan, an outcast from jewish society, passed, saw the beaten man, and stopped. Four questions, four paths, one journey harperone, 2010. He studied cultural anthropology at notre dame university, and also has a phd in clinical. The hidden power of the gospels by alexander shaia with michelle gaugy is a formidable work which can bring new life to the teaching and preaching ministries of christian churches and added zest to the. Pub theology w alexander john shaia author compassionate.
Alexander is a spiritual director, educator, psychologist and. Crossing marks stormy sea, or the second path of a radical transformation of heart and mind, as detailed by alexander john shaia. Make sure to check out the first time he was on our show for an intro into his work. Shaia gives us back our central sacred text the four gospels not as conflicted and faulty. Dec 31, 2016 alexander john shaia is a thoughtful and poetic man, living the ancient rhythms of his lebanese and aramaic heritage. He bandaged the mans wounds and, after taking him to an inn on the samaritans own donkey, paid the innkeeper for his care. I heard alexander shaias in a robcast about the mythical origins of christmas and bought this book on the back of that brilliant and illuminating conversation. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and connected. Shaia gives us back our central sacred text the four gospels not as conflicted and faulty historical records, but as a vibrant, luminous path of transformation.
Born and raised in birmingham, alabama, alexander grew up as part of a large extended family that had emigrated from lebanon a. John dunne, a professor of mine at the university of notre dame, spoke about each persons. Heart and mind brings together history and psychology melded with the heros journey that takes the understanding of the gospels to a whole new layer, for anyone. Fourgospel journey for radical transformation by alexander j. Used books may not include companion materials, some shelf wear, may contain highlightingnotes, may not include cdrom or access codes. He bandaged the mans wounds and, after taking him to an inn on the. Quotes when were facing an abyss, when all of our tradition seems to be in doubt, when everything has. Mar 20, 2014 alexander s address at the book launch for heart and mind. Join facebook to connect with alexander john shaia and others you may know. And so just know that but youll hear the warning in there.
Alexander john shaia is an internationally acclaimed author, speaker, psychologist, and spiritual director. Alexander shaia sees the same cyclical pattern in the four gospels, four distinct tenets of spiritual practice which lead us to a deep transformative process of faith. Download epub format c heart and mind pdf by alexander. Buy a cheap copy of heart and mind book by alexander john shaia. Im excited to talk with you again, this is not hyperbole, youre one of my favorite people on the planet. The fourgospel journey for radical transformation is opening an ancientfresh way to understand the gospel. From his primary work as a psychologist, spiritual director, and liturgist, he has moved to being a widely sought teacher, trainer, and inspiring keynote speaker. He is the author of three books, including the hidden power of the gospels. He also serves as a mentor to pilgrims on the camino. Alexander is a spiritual director, educator, psychologist and passionate professional speaker traveling internationally, lecturing and leading retreats and workshops. There is an underlying progression of growth in the universe, and the pattern is fourfold. The hidden power of the gospels by alexander shaia with michelle gaugy is a formidable work which can bring new life to the teaching and preaching ministries of christian churches and added zest to the burgeoning interspirituality movement. Returning from camino, by alexander john shaia camino forum.
With deep conviction, he invites us into a practice of spirituality and. Nov 09, 2017 alexander john shaia, phd, is a thoughtful and poetic man, living the ancient rhythms of his lebanese and aramaic heritage. When someone claims to have discovered a pattern in scripture that seems to have been ignored by billions of readers over thousands of years, readers quickly can become. The fourgospel journey for radical transformation, second edition kindle edition by alexander john shaia, michelle l. Alexander john shaia is a thoughtful and poetic man, living the ancient rhythms of his lebanese and aramaic heritage. With deep conviction, he invites us into a practice of spirituality. Alexander s address at the book launch for heart and mind. Alexander shaias beautifully written and compelling guide answers this need for many returning pilgrims by offering gentle guidance and companionship as well as potent tools and rituals that help harness. Marc andrus episcopal bishop, diocese of california. The 2 nd and 3 rd practices of this first path, as outlined by alexander john shaia, require patience and selfcompassion. Nov 09, 2017 i heard alexander shaias in a robcast about the mythical origins of christmas and bought this book on the back of that brilliant and illuminating conversation. Alexander john shaia, phd, is a thoughtful and poetic man, living the ancient rhythms of his lebanese and aramaic heritage. Today we talk to my friend and mentor, alexander john shaia, who talks to us about easter in the earliest days of the church, resurrection, and the power of oneness. Alexander shaia is an international speaker, author, and.
If able, i strongly encourage you to listen to the audio, which has inflection, emotion, sarcasm where applicable, and emphasis for points that may. Michelle alexander books list of books by michelle alexander. We explore the history and true meaning of the camino and its lasting impact on the lives who engage in it. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. This post is the tenth in a series of thirtyseven in conversation with the book heart and mind by alexander john shaia. Dec 23, 2019 and so just know that but youll hear the warning in there. For some thirty years, i had puzzled a deeper truth in early christianitys choice of precisely four gospel texts and their sequencing into a threeyear sunday reading cycle.