or to achieve a certain level of moral perfection, but rather to be transformed from within and to develop a deep personal relationship with God. He stresses the importance of cultivating virtues such as humility, faith, hope, and love, and of seeking to overcome the obstacles that stand in the way of our spiritual growth. Throughout the book, von Hildebrand draws on the teachings of the Bible, the writings of the saints, and his own personal experiences to offer insights into the spiritual life. He emphasizes the need for prayer, meditation, and self-examination, and he encourages readers to seek out the guidance of spiritual directors and to participate in the sacraments of the Church. "Transformation in Christ" has been widely regarded as one of von Hildebrand's most influential works, and it continues to be read and studied by Christians of all denominations who are interested in deepening their spiritual lives and growing closer to God. Partial bibliography Marriage: The Mystery of Faithful Love (1929) Metaphysics of Community (1930, Hildebrand Project, 2022) In Defense of Purity: An Analysis of the Catholic Ideals of Purity and Virginity (Longmans, Green and Co., 1931, Hildebrand Project, 2018) Actual Questions in the Light of Eternity (1931) The Essence of Philosophical Research and Knowledge (1934) Liturgy and Personality (Longmans, 1943, Hildebrand Project, 2017) Transformation in Christ (Longmans, 1948, Ignatius Press, 2011) Fundamental Moral Attitudes (Longmans, 1950) Christian Ethics (McKay, 1952; Hildebrand Press, 2020) The New Tower of Babel (P. J. Kenedy, 1953) True Morality and Its Counterfeits, with Alice M. Jourdain (McKay, 1955) Graven Images: Substitutes for True Morality, with Alice M. Jourdain (McKay, 1957; Hildebrand Press, 2019) Mozart, Beethoven, Schubert (J. Habbel, 1961) Not as the World Gives; St. Francis' Message to Laymen Today (Franciscan Herald Press, 1963) The Art of Living, with Alice von Hildebrand (Franciscan Herald Press, 1965; Hildebrand Press, 2017) Man and Woman: Love & the Meaning of Intimacy, (Franciscan Herald Press, 1966) Morality and Situation Ethics, (Franciscan Herald Press, 1966; Hildebrand Press, 2019) Love, Marriage, and the Catholic Conscience: Understanding the Church's Teachings on Birth Control The Trojan Horse in the City of God: The Catholic Crisis Explained (Franciscan Herald Press, 1967) The Encyclical Humanae vitae, a sign of contradiction; an essay on birth control and Catholic conscience, (Franciscan Herald Press, 1969, Hildebrand Project, 2018,2021) Celibacy and the crisis of faith, (Franciscan Herald Press, 1971) What is Philosophy? (Franciscan Herald Press,