Reviewed by William E. Thiele, Ph.D., spiritual director, The School for Contemplative Living This is an excellent resource for contemplatives to reflect on the challenge and commitment of daily living into The Mercy of God. Several of my favorite challenging quotes follow: p. 56 “Centering prayer, with its emphasis not on clarity of the mind […]
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Rhythm & Fire: Experiencing the Holy in Community & Solitude, edited by Haas & Kirk
Reviewed by Len Delony This book just recently arrived here in the mail because of my membership with FUMSDRL… and what a wonderful surprise it is! (One of the editors, Jerry Haas, has been instrumental in the beginnings of our Fellowship.) It is a delightful collection, through poetry and prose, of powerful ways people have […]
The Mystic Way of Evangelism, by Dr. Elaine Heath
Reviewed by William E. Thiele, Ph.D., spiritual director, The School for Contemplative Living I highly recommend Dr. Elaine Heath’s new book, The Mystic Way of Evangelism, in which she shares such gems as these: “Mystics are irresistibly drawn to become one with God and God’s purposes in the world.” For the mystic, “the immediate presence […]