A distinctive exposition of the main elements of the study of Christian spirituality that also underlines the essentially socially transformative nature of the Christian spiritual tradition.
A distinctive exposition of the main elements of the study of Christian spirituality that also underlines the essentially socially transformative nature of the Christian spiritual tradition
With its focus upon key dynamic monastic figures in the history of Christian spirituality, this book explores the relevance of certain monastic values for today.
With its focus upon key dynamic monastic figures in the history of Christian spirituality, this book explores the relevance of certain monastic values for today.
A synthesis of Nouwen's integrated approach to spiritual formation which is both driven and tempered by his embodied spirituality of imperfection whereby we learn that the journey to perfection is through imperfection.
A completely revised edition of the key spiritual texts from the most significant mystical writers in the Christian tradition, from Origen to Thomas Merton, with revised introductions and bibliographies.
A completely revised edition of the key spiritual texts from the most significant mystical writers in the Christian tradition, from Origen to Thomas Merton, with revised introductions and bibliographies.
Introduces the ancient tradition of Celtic anamchara, or soul friend, and the significant stories associated with it, especially those of the "holy trinity" of Celtic saints, Patrick, Brigit, and Columcille.
A series of ground-breaking spiritual methods that integrate science and faith according to the evolutionary spirituality of Teilhard de Chardin's The Divine Milieu.
A heralded teacher of Celtic spirituality reflects on the revelatory power of God's creation and offers practical ways people can integrate it with daily life.
An introduction to Ignatian spirituality that covers all the main aspects from Saint Ignatius of Loyola's conversion story to the great missionary activity of St. Francis Xavier, to the famous "Ignatian Retreat," to spirituality today.
Examines the life, poetry, letters, and dreams of Thomas Merton using Jungian archetypes. The result reveals a monk and the man within and his struggles with "the true self."
A one-volume anthology of the spiritual writings of the greatest spiritual master the American Catholic church has produced in this century. The selections, which are substantial in length, provide a generous sampling of Merton's vast output.
A readable overview of the contemporary spiritual scene that defines, outlines and advocates several models or methods for studying Christian spirituality with a respect for Scripture, tradition and one's own personal and cultural experiences.
