Wisdom from the Western Isles - Couverture souple

David, Torkington

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1846941199 ISBN 13 : 9781846941191

Editeur : Circle Books, 2008

Synopsis

After losing his wife in childbirth, young American James Robertson visits spiritual director, Peter Calvay, who lives in the Outer Hebrides. At first James learns how to pray and how to meditate. Then when Peter is lost at sea, James finds details of Peter's own spiritual journey that inspires James to deepen his own spiritual life. As well as practical advice on prayer this part describes the deeply human story of the young woman with whom Peter falls deeply in love. Eventually Peter is found alive and the two men meet on the mainland at Peter s mother's funeral. Peter uses the teachings of the Cloud of Unknowing, St John of the Cross and St Teresa of Avila as well as the paradigm of his own parent's love for each other to explain the mystic life. Deeply moving lessons are drawn for those committed to paths that can lead to the fullest possible experience of love here on earth.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

David Torkington is a Catholic journalist, author and speaker, who writes and lectures about prayer and Christian spirituality. He specialises in Mystical Theology and Franciscan spirituality. He had a regular column in The Catholic Herald for many years but is now a freelance journalist writing for many different newspapers and periodicals throughout the world. His publications include The Trilogy on Prayer, The Hermit, The Prophet and The Mystic which has been translated into over 10 languages. His other books include, Inner Life, A New Beginning, and Dear Susanna. His latest book How to Pray has been published world wide in ten different languages.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Circle Books
• Date d'édition: 2008
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1846941199
• ISBN 13: 9781846941191
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 395
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• Personne responsable: non disponible