{"id":1725,"date":"2023-06-09T19:16:32","date_gmt":"2023-06-09T18:16:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.claritas-st.com\/?page_id=1725"},"modified":"2023-07-27T18:46:10","modified_gmt":"2023-07-27T17:46:10","slug":"why-study-with-claritas-spiritual-theology","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.claritas-st.com\/index.php\/why-study-with-claritas-spiritual-theology\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Study with Claritas Spiritual Theology"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);min-height:416px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-0 has-background-dim\"><\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1009\" height=\"504\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-2201\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.claritas-st.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Beato_angelico_predella_della_pala_di_fiesole_02.jpg\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.claritas-st.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Beato_angelico_predella_della_pala_di_fiesole_02.jpg 1009w, https:\/\/www.claritas-st.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Beato_angelico_predella_della_pala_di_fiesole_02-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.claritas-st.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Beato_angelico_predella_della_pala_di_fiesole_02-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.claritas-st.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Beato_angelico_predella_della_pala_di_fiesole_02-705x352.jpg 705w, https:\/\/www.claritas-st.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Beato_angelico_predella_della_pala_di_fiesole_02-450x225.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.claritas-st.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Beato_angelico_predella_della_pala_di_fiesole_02-600x300.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1009px) 100vw, 1009px\" \/><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Why Study with Claritas Spiritual Theology?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Have you ever picked up a book by one of the Saints and thought, \u201creaching a high degree of holiness is not in my grasp?&#8221; Perhaps you have started to read St Teresa of Avila\u2019s <em>Interior Castle<\/em> or one of the works of St John of the Cross and found yourself <em>locked out, <\/em>and concluded that the writing of such saints is inaccessible and unrelatable.&nbsp; Or perhaps you have thought, <em>\u201c<\/em>it all sounds good, but I don\u2019t see how this applies to my spiritual journey.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many people search for a deeper prayer life, but when unable to understand the rich tradition and treasures of the Catholic Church, turn to eastern religions because they seem more \u201cspiritual.\u201d&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <em>Claritas Spiritual Theology <\/em>is dedicated to promoting the Universal Call to Holiness, clearing up misconceptions concerning growth in the spiritual life, and leading people deeper into authentic Christian prayer and friendship with Jesus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Join us and discover the richness of Catholic teaching in the works of the great Saints. Learn to distinguish between what is essential for growth in holiness and what is not necessarily required.&nbsp; Discover why growth in virtue, the working of grace, the operation of the seven gifts of the Holy Spirit, and a personal relationship with Christ are essential for spiritual growth   and discipleship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>With so many free online courses to choose from, what are the benefits of studying with Claritas Spiritual Theology?<\/em><\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>As a student of<strong><em> <\/em><\/strong><em>Claritas <\/em>you can be sure that everything you are taught will be the authentic teaching of the Catholic Church \u2013 based on Scripture, Tradition, the Magisterium, and the Fathers and Doctors of the Church.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Key teaching staff with Doctorates from the Pontifical University of St Thomas Aquinas (Angelicum) in Rome and international teaching experience.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Teaching staff have the seal of the Vatican to teach theology at seminaries and universities throughout the world.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enjoy Interactive Lectures and discussions from your own home.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Friendly and approachable teaching staff.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Claritas <\/em>courses are not pre-recorded; all lectures are real-time.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Each week you will receive two hours of teaching, questions and answers and real discussion.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ask questions and get immediate answers to your specific questions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Following each session notes will be emailed to you.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>24-hour email access \u2013 which includes phone conversations and zoom appointments.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>We offer a friendly personal learning experience shared with like-minded students from across the globe.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The opportunity to develop new friendships.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Why Study with Claritas Spiritual Theology? 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