[Annotatie]: Following the publication of the popular biography of Dietrich von Hildebrand, Ignatius Press presents this collection of the philosopher's major spiritual work on how to grow in the imitation and love of Christ.""""A magnificent treatise by a distinguished philosopher on the pursuit of spiritual perfection"""".--""""Publisher's Weekly""""[Inhoudsopgave]: IntroductionviiAlice von HildebrandAuthor's IntroductionxixThe Readiness to Change3(28)Contrition31(12)Self-Knowledge43(10)True Consciousness53(18)True Simplicity71(34)Recollection and Contemplation105(44)Humility149(40)Confidence in God189(24)Striving for Perfection213(40)True Freedom253(46)Blessed Are They Who Hunger for Justice299(16)Holy Patience315(22)Blessed Are the Peacemakers337(60)Holy Meekness397(26)Holy Mercy423(18)Holy Sorrow441(24)Holy Sobriety465(16)True Surrender of Self481(20)Biographical Note501(4)Index505