Abre De Par En Par Tu Puerta A Cristo (Open Wide the Door to Christ), by S.C. Biela (SOFTBACK)SPANISH EDITION

FROM THE BACKCOVER:

“Open wide the door to Christ!” These words, spoken by Pope John Paul II in 1978, live on in the new pontificate of our Holy Father Benedict XVI. His Holiness reemphasized these words as he concluded his homily at his papal inauguration Mass. In addition, he said that, by opening wide the doors to Christ, “you will find true life.”

In his book, Open Wide the Door to Christ, S.C. Biela reassures the reader that there is a specific spiritual path that leads to a time when Christ will no longer have to knock persistently on the door of our hearts because our interiors will be fully open to Him. Biela demonstrates how the “key” of spiritual poverty will unlock the door through our imitation and the intercession of Mary, the lowly handmaid of the Lord. Then, there will no longer be two, but One, otherwise known as the transforming union described by two Doctors of the Church, St. Teresa of Avila and St. John of the Cross. When transforming union happens, we will not be able to live without the Divine Light of Love. This Light will embrace us and transform us in Itself, where we will find true life.

ENDORSEMENTS:
Theodore Cardinal McCarrick, Archbishop of Washington, DC, writes in the forward:
“Pope John Paul II . . . designated the words 'Open Wide the Door to Christ' as the theme for the great Jubilee year of 2000. With these words we are reminded that in this century we are to go forth with great hope on our journey of faith to discover God’s love for us and with each step to realize the necessary condition of uniting our will to the will of God. In this book, the author gives us food for the journey with the themes of humility, pride and spiritual poverty . . . .
I invite you to go on this journey with Biela as your guide. . . .”

Bishop Robert Francis Vasa, Diocese of Baker, OR, quotes from Open Wide the Door to Christ in his article titled "There Are No 'Mere Coincidences' in Christian Life"

Very Rev. Dennis Skonseng , Vicar General & Vicar for Clergy, Diocese of Fargo, ND:
“Open Wide the Door to Christ has helped me to seek the things of Heaven rather than the things of earth. The different aspects on spiritual poverty that S.C. Biela gives in the book are illuminating my relationship with Jesus Christ. It has helped me to realize my whole life is dependent on God!”

Rev. Wallis Joseph Stiles, Holy Cross Parish, Archdiocese of San Antonio:
“Open Wide the Door to Christ is a wonderful book helping us to turn away from worldly distractions and form an intimate love relationship with Jesus. Thanks for everything and may Jesus bless your mission.”

Paul N. DeWeese, M.D., State Representative and Physician:
“Clearly, Biela is an inspired writer and gifted by God with a deep spirituality. This book spoke directly to my soul. It will take my entire life to live out its message but the guidance, wisdom, and insight it offers has already enriched me greatly.”

Jim Benefield, MspEd, MA, MPC, DAPA, LMFT, (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist):
"The author, S. C. Biela, of Open Wide the Door to Christ, paints a literary picture of the struggle within the soul to recognize, first of all, the need for the soul to release its tenacious grip of its own ego steeped in pride, and second, for the soul to recognize its need for God's mercy. . . . As the author emphasizes in his book . . . grace is especially active in the soul who continues to work and struggles to keep his heart opened wide to Christ."