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Romano Guardini

    February 17, 1885 – October 1, 1968

    Romano Guardini was a pivotal figure in 20th-century Catholic intellectual life. His writings delved into the depths of faith and philosophy, exploring the relationship between the modern world and spiritual truths. Guardini's prose was known for its profound insights, clarity, and ability to make complex theological concepts accessible to a wider audience. His works continue to resonate with readers seeking a meaningful exploration of belief and existence.

    Romano Guardini
    Romano Guardini's Meditations Before Mass and Sacred Signs
    Sprache Dichtung Deutung Gegenwart und Geheimnis
    Letters from Lake Como
    The End of the Modern World
    The Death of Socrates; an Interpretation of the Platonic Dialogues: Euthyphro, Apology, Crito and Phaedo
    Spirit of the Liturgy -- Commemorative Edition
    • Explains of the significance of the liturgy today, exploring its nature as the central expression of faith, its form, the importance of time and space in it, the role of music and art in relation to it, and the need for renewal.

      Spirit of the Liturgy -- Commemorative Edition
    • Two monumental works on the nature of the modern age by Romano Guardini, one of the most important Catholic figures of the 20th century.

      The End of the Modern World
    • This book collects a fascinating series of letters written by theologian-philosopher Romano Guardini in the mid-1920s in which he works out for the first time his sense of the challenges of humanity in a culture increasingly dominated by the machine. With prophetic clarity and unsettling farsightedness, Guardini's letters poignantly capture the personal implications and social challenges of living in the technological age — concerns that have now come to fruition seventy years after they were first raised.

      Letters from Lake Como
    • Romano Guardini's Meditations Before Mass and Sacred Signs

      Two Spiritual Classics

      • 256 pages
      • 9 hours of reading

      The book explores the spiritual insights of Romano Guardini, a prominent theologian whose teachings shaped the liturgical renewal during the Second Vatican Council. It guides readers in preparing their mind, body, and heart for Mass, drawing on Guardini's sacramental imagination, which has garnered admiration from both Pope Benedict XVI and Pope Francis. This work emphasizes the importance of deepening one's spiritual experience of the liturgy.

      Romano Guardini's Meditations Before Mass and Sacred Signs
    • The World and the Person

      And Other Writings

      • 688 pages
      • 25 hours of reading

      Featuring five significant works by Romano Guardini, this collection highlights the contributions of a pivotal Catholic figure of the 20th century. Each piece offers profound insights into faith, spirituality, and the Catholic tradition, making it an essential addition to any Catholic library. Guardini's thought-provoking writings continue to inspire and challenge readers, reflecting his deep understanding of the human experience in relation to God.

      The World and the Person
    • Romano Guardini erschließt Grundvollzüge, Zeichen und Symbole, die zur alltäglichen Praxis des christlichen Lebens gehören: Welche innere Grundhaltung kommt im Kreuzzeichen, im Stehen, im Knien zum Ausdruck? Wie prägen und umgeben Kerzen, Weihrauch, Kirchenglocken usw. unseren gläubigen Alltag?

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