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With God in America: The Spiritual Legacy of an Unlikely Jesuit
2017 Independent Press Awards, General
2017 Catholic Press Association Book Awards, Third Soft Cover
In 1963, following twenty-three years of hard labor and abuse in Russian prison camps, Walter J. Ciszek, S.J., finally returned to America. Had he come back a bitter man, or a man of diminished faith, it would have been hard to fault him. But he didn’t. For the remainder of his years, until his death in 1984, Fr. Ciszek’s grace, faith, and wisdom touched—often in profound and lasting ways—everyone who came into contact with him. With God in America is a collection of previously unpublished writings on Ciszek’s post-imprisonment life and thoughts. The contents—which include articles he wrote, speeches he delivered at retreats, letters he sent to people he was counseling, and interviews with individuals who knew him personally—present a man unbroken by all that he had endured and eager to share God’s love with others. From Ciszek’s first days back home in the States to his final words before his death, With God in America demonstrates that saintliness isn’t primarily about acting heroically in dramatic or devastating circumstances, but about honoring the ordinary, everyday aspects of life as treasured gifts from God.
2017 Catholic Press Association Book Awards, Third Soft Cover
In 1963, following twenty-three years of hard labor and abuse in Russian prison camps, Walter J. Ciszek, S.J., finally returned to America. Had he come back a bitter man, or a man of diminished faith, it would have been hard to fault him. But he didn’t. For the remainder of his years, until his death in 1984, Fr. Ciszek’s grace, faith, and wisdom touched—often in profound and lasting ways—everyone who came into contact with him. With God in America is a collection of previously unpublished writings on Ciszek’s post-imprisonment life and thoughts. The contents—which include articles he wrote, speeches he delivered at retreats, letters he sent to people he was counseling, and interviews with individuals who knew him personally—present a man unbroken by all that he had endured and eager to share God’s love with others. From Ciszek’s first days back home in the States to his final words before his death, With God in America demonstrates that saintliness isn’t primarily about acting heroically in dramatic or devastating circumstances, but about honoring the ordinary, everyday aspects of life as treasured gifts from God.
264 pages, Paperback
Published October 1, 2016
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Walter J. Ciszek
11 books105 followersWalter Joseph Ciszek, S.J. was a Polish-American Jesuit priest who conducted clandestine missionary work in the Soviet Union between 1939 and 1963.
Fifteen of these years were spent in confinement and hard labor in the Gulag, plus five preceding them in Moscow's infamous Lubyanka prison. He was released and returned to the United States in 1963, after which he wrote two books, including the memoir With God in Russia , and served as a spiritual director.
Since 1990, Ciszek's life has been under consideration by the Roman Catholic Church for possible beatification or canonization. His current title is Servant of God.
Fifteen of these years were spent in confinement and hard labor in the Gulag, plus five preceding them in Moscow's infamous Lubyanka prison. He was released and returned to the United States in 1963, after which he wrote two books, including the memoir With God in Russia , and served as a spiritual director.
Since 1990, Ciszek's life has been under consideration by the Roman Catholic Church for possible beatification or canonization. His current title is Servant of God.
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January 3, 2022
Having first read He Leadeth Me by Father Ciszek and With God in Russia, I looked forward to this book. It is a treasure, meant to be read slowly. There are many pearls throughout this compilation of Father Ciszek's spiritual teachings, influenced strongly by his 23 years of hard labor and abuse in Soviet prison camps.
I strongly suggest reading He Leadeth Me and With God in Russia before enjoying this.
I strongly suggest reading He Leadeth Me and With God in Russia before enjoying this.
September 7, 2019
Me gustó más el primer libro, es decir God in Russia pero este también es muy bueno.
Por supuesto le falta las emociones y angustias de las vivencias de Padre Ciszek en el cautiverio siberiano. Pero sus palabras sermones en los retiros son muy buenos.
Por supuesto le falta las emociones y angustias de las vivencias de Padre Ciszek en el cautiverio siberiano. Pero sus palabras sermones en los retiros son muy buenos.
May 3, 2021
Very good spiritual read
Father Ciszek’s advice are spot on. His simple approach on following Christ and being present in the moment is something that we need to be reminded of everyday.
Father Ciszek’s advice are spot on. His simple approach on following Christ and being present in the moment is something that we need to be reminded of everyday.
September 15, 2024
A sequel to 'With God in Russia' spiritual experiences, knowledge and insights that must be read.
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