Christ Our Hope is a masterful reflection on Christian eschatology, in a textbook of twelve accessible chapters. Paul O’Callaghan considers the return of Christ in glory at the end of time, final resurrection, the renewal of the cosmos, and general judgment. An extensive chapter explores eternal life, perpetual communion with God in heaven, as well as perpetual condemnation, the possibility of forever losing what God has promised to those who are faithful to him. The guiding principle of the work is the theological virtue of hope, in keeping with Benedict XVI’s 2007 encyclical, Spe Salvi. The book also considers the impact of hope on the earthly life of the believer, and especially the process of the purification of hope through death and purgatory. O’Callaghan highlights two significant developments of twentieth century eschatology. First, the ecumenical challenge, mainly deriving from Protestant and Eastern theology, and centred on what is often called “intermediate eschatology.” And second, an awareness of the presence of eschatology at the very heart of Christian theology as a whole: Christology, ecclesiology and sacraments, anthropology, ethics, and spirituality. Several interesting features inform the work. The discussion of each topic is rooted in Scripture. The author uses New Testament eschatology to re-work Old Testament apocalyptic material in light of Christ. He also considers the principal elements of eschatological fulfilment in light of the doctrine of the Trinity, and especially of the Holy Spirit. Christ Our Hope includes extensive references to the Fathers of the Church and to the history of theology. Especially important is the author’s effort to inform the discussion with a contemporary focus on the person, taking into account both human aspirations and the findings of various sciences.
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After the devastation his brother endured at the hands of a woman, Deputy Chris Dolan vowed to never get involved with them. The quiet introvert is not looking for love and believes he never will. Tragedy has Charlotte Jones fleeing to River Valley for a fresh start. Will their innocent charade, to appease a match-making aunt, backfire on them? Author's Promise: This is a heartwarming Second Chance Romance with a happily ever after ending and no cliffhangers. It is a clean and wholesome story with nothing more than hugs, kisses, and holding hands.
A made man versus the cartel ...The job was simple-a contract from a powerful crime family to retrieve Valeria L pez. A woman believed to have been forcibly taken by one of the major cartels in Mexico. Easy enough, right?Christopher Guzzi thought so, but the details made it difficult. He didn't expect to trick his way into the path of the cartel leader only to develop feelings for the woman he was meant to recover. That leader's wife. Every step he takes is risky, and one wrong move could leave them both dead. Too bad that's not enough to keep him away from Valeria as he tries to find a way to free her.Hope is a dangerous thing.Love is even worse.Here, everybody plays dirty.No one can be trusted.So, how do they get out alive?*Note: Chris is book 3 in The Guzzi Legacy. It is a standalone novel.
This biography is the full and frank life story of one of the greatest British boxers of modern times, Chris Eubank, whose unique mix of eccentric personality and strong moral values have made him a role model to thousands of fans the world over.
Following the retirement of the legendary Carl Fogarty, Chris Walker has become Britain's most popular motorcycle racer. Incredibly brave, outspoken and with talent to burn, Chris is frank about his hell-raising exploits on and off track, his legion of fans and his action-packed career in World and British superbikes. Chris Walker's first book recreates his zest for life, passion for bikes, but most-of-all, his unique sense of humour. It includes not only the inside story of his racing, but revelations of his and fellow riders' more 'racy' exploits. Chris will also expose some of the inner demons that are rarely shown to the public. Major storylines include: A childhood surrounded by bikes, and his first girlfriend: 'She was 13 going on 21 and had the biggest boobs I have ever seen.'A catalogue of broken bones: just weeks after spending four months in plaster following a serious road bike accident, he almost severed his other leg when motocrossing.The inevitable attention of the opposite sex: 'Girls would not have been knocking on my motorhome door offering a blow-job if I hadn't been racing bikes…'The classic season-long ding-dong battle with arch-rival Neil Hodgson, which went to the courts over disputed points.The loyal support, and exploits, of his five-strong 18-stone posse of mates known as the 'Big Lads' and the less-welcome attentions of a fully-fledged stalker.A switch to Carl Fogarty's race team: 'The bike caught fire during practice at Silverstone and I jumped off to avoid serious injury – but not before all my pubic hair had burnt off!'His battles with the debilitating Bell’s Palsy.His long-awaited first World Superbike win from the back of the grid at Assen in 2006. Updated and told in Chris's inimitably self-deprecating style – and with all the drama of the opening races of the 2008 World Supersport series – the book breaks the mould of recent motorcycling autobiographies.
Fully updated to include Sir Chris Hoyâ??s incredible, record-breaking golds at London 2012 (making him his countryâ??s greatest ever Olympian), this is the story of a sporting legend in his own words.
