Healing the Original Wound: Reflections on the Full Meaning of Salvation: How to Experience Spiritual Freedom and Enjoy God's Presence

by Benedict J. Groeschel

Father Benedict Groeschel invites us to explore the astonishing mystery of God's loving plan for us. We all hunger to know more about God and our own destiny. Healing the Original Wound is a book about our journey toward God, our journey from the personal hell of sin and alienation toward the paradise of being held in the "Everlasting Arms of God." It is a book for anyone who knows something about the imperative need, the restlessness, the hunger we all have to find unfailing love in the brief reality that we call our lives. A Servant Book.

Genres: Religion, Catholic, Spirituality, Faith, Nonfiction, Christian

233 pages, Paperback

First published July 1, 1993

About the author

Benedict Joseph Groeschel, C.F.R. (July 23, 1933 – October 3, 2014) was an American Franciscan friar, Catholic priest, retreat master, author, psychologist, activist and television host. He hosted the television talk program Sunday Night Prime broadcast on the Eternal Word Television Network as well as several serial religious specials. He founded the Office for Spiritual Development for the Catholic Archdiocese of New York. He was Associate Director of the Trinity Retreat House for clergy and executive director of St. Francis House. He was professor of pastoral psychology at St. Joseph's Seminary in New York and an adjunct professor at the Institute for Psychological Sciences in Arlington, Virginia. He was one of the founders of the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal and among his close friends were Mother Teresa, Mother Angelica and Alice von Hildebrand.

Reviews

[Mary · Rating 5 out of 5]

I would highly recommend this book. Easy to read, spoke to my heart.

[J Crossley · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book is filled with essays regarding the meaning of our salvation and the role that Christ plays in it.

[Frances · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very insightful with much needed application to everyday life.

[Ramón S. · Rating 5 out of 5]

Father Benedict Groeschel is a holy man that gives great hope and encouragement through his books.
It's like listening a wise , compassionate and tender friend.
Highly recommended

[Faith Flaherty · Rating 5 out of 5]

I meant to read Benedict J. Groeschel's "Healing the Original Wound", as meditation. I planned to read a few pages a day and then reflect on what I'd read. However, Groeschel's style more often than not, seduced me into reading more. He is funny, clear, and easy to relate.

Our original wound is in Genesis. It's that pull towards concupiscence. Groeschel tells us how to overcome ourselves. In fact, he says that our distractions and everyday nonsense helps us be better. Yes, in fact, every time we turn away from it all and turn towards God, we are proving that we choose God.

Groeschel shows us Christ's presence in our daily lives and how His salvation is waiting for us. Father tells us stories of the people he has ministered to, and gives us hope.

His style is easy, personable, and funny.

[Tom Kopff · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fr. Groeschel has a gift for making spiritual truths accessible. He also has a gift for encouraging his readers, not with platitudes ,but with hard-earned wisdom.
I read this book slowly so I could savor it. In reviewing my underlines in the book, I came across this: "Christ conquers in only one place--the human heart." And this: " Don't give up on anyone you know--no matter how far from God they seem to be. No one can hide beyond the reach of God."
Well worth reading if you are feeling far from God or stuck in a rut.

[Liz · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not really what I was expecting. Very easy to read - but more a series of loosely related reflections on experiences from Fr. Benedict’s life.