Romano Guardini
Romano Guardini (1885-1968) was born in Italy but came as a small child to Germany, where he lived the rest of his life. His sermons and writings won him worldwide acclaim, and his admirers included Josef Pieper and Pope Benedict XVI. His many books have influenced generations and include The Lord , The End of the Modern World , The Spirit of the Liturgy , and The World and the Person . Guardini was the recipient of the German publishing industry's Peace Prize in 1952 and the Erasmus Prize in...See more
Romano Guardini (1885-1968) was born in Italy but came as a small child to Germany, where he lived the rest of his life. His sermons and writings won him worldwide acclaim, and his admirers included Josef Pieper and Pope Benedict XVI. His many books have influenced generations and include The Lord , The End of the Modern World , The Spirit of the Liturgy , and The World and the Person . Guardini was the recipient of the German publishing industry's Peace Prize in 1952 and the Erasmus Prize in 1962. The Archdiocese of Munich and Freising opened the Cause for Canonization for Guardini in 2017. See less
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Romano Guardini book reviews
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The conversion of Augustine
A very fine interpretation of the Confessions
by Jared O, Sep 16, 2010
Guardini goes right to the heart of Augustine and illumines the work in his characteristically lucid prose. He highlights the fundamental, though often neglected, role of creation in Augustine's ... Read More
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The Lord
The Lord be with you
by Edward B, Aug 19, 2010
Great reflections on the life of Jesus with commentary on New Testament passages. Generally 5 page chapters making good reading with time for meditating, absorbing. Read More
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Meditations Before Mass
Buy Guardini for those you love
The English translation of Guardini?s book, Meditations Before Mass, is 52 this year; yet, it has a freshness and wisdom that is utterly timeless. Written with profound simplicity, it charts a path ... Read More
