I Live, No Longer I
Paul’s Spirituality of Suffering, Transformation, and Joy
“This is a work of light and love and of deep conviction… St. Paul urged his converts to see the world and the whole of human existence through the lens of faith; to judge everything, every event from the viewpoint of Christ, and Laura Hogan speaks with his voice today… I Live, No Longer I could change our lives…”
—Ruth Burrows, O.C.D., Author of Before the Living Light
2018 Catholic Press Association Book Awards:
Winner of four First Place awards for Spirituality (Hardcover and Softcover), Theology, and Scripture
2018 Illumination Book Awards: Winner of the Gold Medal for Spirituality
2017 American Book Fest Best Book Awards: Winner of category Religion: Christianity
Winner of four First Place awards for Spirituality (Hardcover and Softcover), Theology, and Scripture
2018 Illumination Book Awards: Winner of the Gold Medal for Spirituality
2017 American Book Fest Best Book Awards: Winner of category Religion: Christianity
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“Laura Hogan has written an eloquent yet intimate book—a call to become “ordinary mystics” by embracing the challenging yet life-giving spirituality of the apostle Paul. Her description of Paul’s paradoxical pattern of becoming like Christ is illustrated with real-life examples as well as insightful metaphors. The result is a moving invitation to a joyful life lived in God and for others—even in the midst of the many trials we all will face.”
—Michael J. Gorman, Raymond E. Brown Professor of Biblical Studies and Theology at St. Mary’s Seminary & University in Baltimore, Maryland, Author of Becoming the Gospel: Paul, Participation, and Mission “Laura Hogan, an attorney, wife and mother of three, and Third Order Carmelite, unpacks Saint Paul’s rich theology of transformation in Christ through the lens of his cross. Theologically sophisticated, it is also highly personal, drawing on her ability to see God working in the ordinary, the everyday, and especially the painful. But even in those more difficult moments we all experience, she finds joy in God’s mysterious presence. A deeply Christian book.” —Thomas P. Rausch, S.J., Professor of Theological Studies, Loyola Marymount University, Author of Who Is Jesus?: An Introduction to Christology “In this inspiring text, Laura Hogan articulates in an engaging way the life-giving, though paradoxical, insight of St. Paul—that joy can coexist with suffering. This is because God is always present, though often hidden, in whatever darkness we experience to bring about personal transformation and closeness to God and others. This book provides a message of hope and consolation for all of us as we confront the inevitable sufferings of human life.” —Wilkie Au, Professor Emeritus of Theological Studies, Loyola Marymount University, Author of The Enduring Heart: Spirituality for the Long Haul “In clear and accessible language Laura Hogan presents a series of meditations on passages from the writings of St Paul. She blends biblical exegesis with mystical theology—including accounts of, amongst others, the lives and teachings of Saints Teresa of Avila, Thérèse of Lisieux, John of the Cross, Teresa of Calcutta and Dietrich Bonhoeffer. Taking the lines of St Paul's Letter to the Galatians as her motto: 'I live, no longer I, but Christ lives in me', she demonstrates how the passage has continuing relevance for our challenging and confused contemporary world.” —Peter Tyler, Professor of Pastoral Theology and Spirituality at St Mary's University, Twickenham, London |