The book ‘BEHOLD’ IN SPIRIT AND MISSION – is truly inspirational. It emphasises the unique spirituality of ‘Eccomi and Accipe’ of Presentation Congregation based on its Constitution in the light of the Word of God and traditional teachings. The rich content of the book focus on Mary who lived her daily life in continuous ‘Eccomi’ to God and on the lived virtues of the Founders, Francesca Butti and Maria Rossi who drew the inspiration from the Mystery of Presentation.
Sr Biji Joseph DPMT
Provincial Superior, St Joseph Province, Telangana
Contents
Foreword
Preface
Abbreviations
General Introduction
Chapter 1: A Brief History of the Congregation: Its Origin
Introduction
1.1. Brief Biographical Sketch of Maria Rossi and Francesca Butti
1.2. Industrial Revolution and Its Impact on Como-Lombardi Region
1.3. Situation of Women in the Society of Como in the 19th Century
1.4. Foundational Moments of the Congregation
1.5. Approval of the Institute
1.6. A Faithful Succession to Leadership
Conclusion
Chapter 2: Biblical Roots for the Spirituality of the Daughters of Presentation
Introduction
2.1. Old Testament Foundation for the Spirituality of the Daughters
2.2. The New Testament Foundation for the Marian Spirituality of the Daughters
2.3. The Presentation of Mary in the Temple
Conclusion
Chapter 3: The Daughters’ Heritage from the Traditions of the Church
Introduction
3.1. The Early Church (1st - 2nd Centuries)
3.2. Monastic Spirituality (3rd - 12th Centuries)
3.3. The Middle Ages (13th -15th Centuries)
3.4. The Post-Tridentine Age (16th - 17th Centuries)
3.5. The New Evangelisation Movement in the 18th - 19th Centuries
3.6. The Spirituality of Vatican II and Post Vatican II Age
Conclusion
Chapter 4: Spirituality of the Daughters
Introduction
4.1. The Trinitarian Communion - Spirituality of the Daughters
4.2. The Christo-centric Spirituality of the Daughters (Unum Necessarium)
4.3. Spirituality of the Heart
4.4. The Marian Spirituality of the Daughters
4.5. Daughters’ Spirituality of Oblation
4.6. The Temple Spirituality of the Daughters
4.7. The Eucharistic Spirituality of the Daughters
4.8. The Contemplative Spirituality of the Daughters - Trahe me post te
4.9. Called to be the Doers of the Word
4.10. Called to Love and Live Charity
4.11. Called to be Joyful in Belonging to God
Conclusion
General Conclusion
Bibliography
Sr. Betsy Maria, a religious, belongs to the Daughters of Presentation of Mary in the Temple, St. Mary’s Province, Kozhikode. She holds a Master’s in Malayalam and English literature and a Licentiate in Spiritual Theology from Angelicum, Pontifical University of St. Thomas Aquinas, Rome. She is pursuing her doctorate in Theology with a specialisation in Mariology at the Pontifical Faculty of Marianum, Rome.
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