June 11, 2010 | In: Catholic Book Reviews
Book Review Notes: Faith Finances | Gifts of the Holy Spirit
The key to my success was calling out to God and believing his promise. Through the Bible, he would teach me great things I did not know. I sought knowledge, wisdom, and understanding (three of the seven gifts of the Holy Spirit). It was at that time that I realized that God knew my mind was open and my heart softened and that both were ready for his direction and purification. I began to pray and read the Bible every day (29).
The Gifts of the Holy Spirit is probably one of the areas of Catholic teaching that remains the most ambiguous in people’s minds. Not even the Catechism of the Catholic Church does much more than list them. However, Saint Thomas Aquinas and Saint Augustine teach on the gifts extensively. Knowing the definition, purpose and function of each Gift is a powerful way to learn how to cooperate with the graces we receive from the Holy Spirit.
Faith Finances by Tomas Zordani
While it is certainly possible that Thomas also received understanding (deeper insights into the Mysteries of Faith) and wisdom (intimacy with God that allows us to see the world as God sees it), the book does not illustrate these Gifts.
That criticism aside, I love this statement of abandon to God and conversion of mind and heart.
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2 Responses to Book Review Notes: Faith Finances | Gifts of the Holy Spirit
Thomas E. Zordani
June 17th, 2010 at 9:40 pm
Jeff, Thank you for taking the time to review my book. Hopefully you are surprised to be hearing from me. To answer the question regarding the gifts… Yes, I do understand them, and much more importantly, their potential impact in one’s life. I think you made a great observation as to their lack of discussion. My objective in approaching it as I did, was to plant a seed. In truth, I have developed an 5 hour workshop devoted to the 7 gifts. I intend to write a book on the very subject of these gifts and their importance as it pertains to stewardship growth and development, while using my testimony to educate the reader on their purpose and function.
My objective has always been to dramatically change the way people view finances and stewardship in general, while bringing them to, or closer to Christ (there is so much of my message that has yet to be shared).
I eagerly await your future comments. God bless!
TZ—
Jeffrey S. Arrowood, MTS
June 17th, 2010 at 10:01 pm
Thank you for responding! I love that! I’m glad to hear you’ve developed a workshop on the Gifts of the Holy Spirit. I would absolutely love to see it! I think you have accomplished your objectives amazingly well. I have a few nit-picky criticisms, mostly theological, but all in all this is a good and much-needed book.