Union with God-book

[LDNCatholic]

A few years ago I did a module of theology at a Jesuit run university. Most of the lecturers were themselves Jesuit priests.

At the beginning of the module my lecturer gave me two books, St. Augustine’s ‘‘Confessions’’ and another, smaller book, called ‘‘Union with God-Living the Christ Life’’, which seems to deal with Theosis or deification (not sure if there is a difference).

It’s published by the Catholic Truth Society and was written by a Fr. David Vincent Meconi SJ.

I was wondering if anyone had read this book or could advise me whether or not it’s a good idea to read it or practice the prayers/meditations it espouses? I’ve read some less than flattering opinions of the Jesuits on this forum so I’m being cautious even though generally the CTS only publishes theologically orthodox works.

God bless,

Peter

 

[Moscati]

There’s nothing theologically wrong with the concept of theosis, as far as I know. It’s much more common in the Eastern Catholic tradition, though. It’s faded from the way we think in West.

What kind of prayers/meditations does it suggest?

 

[LDNCatholic]

Having leafed through the book while I posted this thread I can see now that it isn’t an instruction set for deification. There is only one prayer at the back. The rest is a book on how to live a Christian life and a theological explanation of Theosis. It advises people to develop a closeness with God, silent contemplative prayer before the Blessed Sacrament, and diligent practice of Christian charity.

Seems I jumped the gun a little and should have just read the book