Romano Guardini Libros

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.

Two monumental works on the nature of the modern age by Romano Guardini, one of the most important Catholic figures of the 20th century.

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.

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.

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.

Guardiniho pozdní dílo Ctnosti (orig. Tugenden, 1963) je zralým plodem myšlení a životních zkušeností hlubokého myslitele. Téma je pojato v šíři a hloubce, která se nedotýká pouze speciálních problémů teologické disciplíny. Problém je tu položen jako něco, co hluboce souvisí se životem a lidskou kulturou obecně. O cíli této své knihy autor v jejím úvodu napsal: „Nauka o mravnosti se až příliš stala naukou o tom, co je zakázáno; tyto úvahy mají spíše učinit zadost velikosti a kráse dobra. Příliš často se také hledí na mravní normu jako na něco, co přistupuje k rebelujícímu člověku zvenčí; zde se má dobro chápat jako to, co z člověka, který je uskutečňuje, činí člověka v pravém smyslu. Mladého Glaukóna mistrova slova uchvátila, byl nadšený a plný úcty. Cíle této knihy by bylo dosaženo, kdyby si čtenář uvědomil, že poznání dobra je důvodem k radosti.“