Book description
In My Other Self Clarence Enzler-author of the multi-million copy
seller Everyone's Way of the Cross-guides readers in prayerful
conversation with Christ wherein the reader is personally addressed as
“my other self” and is urged to embody Christ's love and compassion to
others. Modeled on the fifteenth-century classic The Imitation of
Christ, this new edition of a little-known Enzler masterwork has now
been reissued for modern Christians after being out of print for many
years. This new edition includes an introduction from the author's son,
Msgr. John Enzler, pastor of the Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament in
Washington, D. C. In this intimate guide to the spiritual life, Christ
speaks directly to the reader, whom Christ admonishes to be his presence
of love and service in the world. Through this creative mode of
dialogue, Enzler leads the reader through the journey of the Christian
life, beginning with the call to live in friendship with Christ and
fulfill Christ's desire. He then examines the means of the Christian
life: detachment, virtue, prayer, avoidance of sin, and the Eucharist.
Finally he explores the goal of the journey: a life of union with Christ
as his disciple and complete joy with him in eternity. Each chapter of
My Other Self is divided into short, eloquent sections based on
scripture and with beautiful prayers for meditation. These convenient
divisions make the book ideal for use as a daily devotional, or a guide
to prayer. Clarence Joseph Enzler (1910-1976) is best known for his
classic Lenten devotional booklet Everyone's Way of the Cross, first
published in 1970. He worked for the US Department of Agriculture from
1937-1972, except from 1943-1945 when he served as the feature editor
with the National Catholic Welfare Conference News Service (now known as
Catholic News Service). A prolific author, he had articles published in
many national magazines, including The Ave Maria, and wrote three books.
He held a doctorate from Catholic University of America and was a deacon
in the Archdiocese of Washington. Enzler and his wife Kathleen Crowley
Enzler were the parents of thirteen children. Benedict Groeschel, C.
F.R., is a Catholic priest, retreat master, and the author of many
books.
