This volume, three separate books in one edition, is a collection of Josef Pieper's famous treatises on the three theological virtues of Faith, Hope, and Love. Each of these treatises was originally published as a separate work over a period of thirty-seven years, and here they are brought together in English for the first time. The first of the three that he wrote, On Hope, was written in 1934 in response to the general feeling of despair of those times. His "philosophical treatise" on Faith was derived from a series of lectures he gave in the late 1950s and early 1960s. His most difficult work, one that he struggled with for years - and almost abandoned - was his work On Love. Pieper now feels that this is the most important book he has written. He discusses not only the theological virtue of caritas-agape, but also of eros, sexuality, and even "love" of music and wine.

What is a good human being and who is good? Has anyone ever been perfect and, if so, who? How does one grow in goodness and become perfect? What is man really? What would we be like, male and female, if human nature could ever be brought to perfection? This book is an attempt to answer these questions by examining the meaning of virtue following the coming of Christ, or what one might call the 'Christian Revolution' of virtue ethics, particularly in regard to the theological virtues: Faith, Hope and Charity.

This is a masterpiece on a forgotten virtue by one of the great Christian philosophers of the twentieth century. Pieper applies the perennial wisdom of Thomas Aquinas to the needs of the present day. Pieper illuminates the entire Christian life through the virtue of hope.

Is there any eternal value to your day job? Is it possible to find gospel meaning in your "secular" career? If you really love Jesus, shouldn't you quit your job and go into full-time ministry? How does your everyday work have anything to do with God's mission in the world? Many marketplace Christians have wrestled with these questions in their lives and in their work. But from entrepreneurs to assembly line workers, from high-paid execs to minimum-wage hospitality staff, more Christians are becoming overwhelmingly filled with renewed purpose as they realize that their work has a role in God's kingdom plan. In Missional Marketplace, author Erik Cooper offers his perspective through personal stories and reflections on the sacredness of all work, framing the faith and work discussion through the lenses of The Great Story, The Great Commandment, and The Great Commission. This book will create a gospel-collision between your faith, your work, and the global mission of God in this world.

Autobiography that describes life in the U.S. during the years 1918 to 1958. O'Brien was a musically gifted Catholic and mother of 18 children.

The Story of Faith, Hope and Love is a book about discovering God's nature, character, love, justice, forgiveness, and truth. The Bible answers these questions and offers people hope for eternal life. This book answers important questions that inquiring minds might wonder about. For example: where did people come from? What is the purpose of their existance? What happens to them when they die? Does their spirit live forever? What happens to the spirit of people when the body dies? This book gives an answer to all these questions and offers people hope for eternal life. If this book is read without prejudice, it will have the intended effect of producing faith in God. Faith will lead to a desire to obey God and except Jesus Christ as the Son of God, which can lead to eternal life. The story of faith, hope and love would be a great help to anyone in the missionary field as well as being an aid for Bible School teachers or anyone wanting to know more about the teachings of the Bible and their own personal salvation.

To love others well is not easy, yet what a joy to be well loved! Explore what God has revealed about his interactive plan of hope, discovering how we are enabled to take down our walls and love others. This easy-to-read book assures us that the God of the universe has not forgotten us, but loves us deeply and has a compassionate plan that is unfolding even now. Respond to Gods call to love and protect as you prepare and go forward, making a difference in the battle between good and evil that is raging in our world. Find truth and true love, one step at a time, as we open up and respond to the love of God. Find the help you need to persevere through the frustrations and hardships of life. Be inspired by true stories. Look forward to a time when perfect love will be present for all of eternity. God is preparing us now through his interactive plan that improves our relationships and our lives. Discussion questions help us explore Gods plan for our own lives and encourage meaningful friendships. Your life matters! We can make a positive difference in our world with Gods help, one person and one nation at a time. And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love. 1 Corinthians 13:13 Additional copies can be ordered at: bookstore.westbowpress.com