spiritual life

States the principles of A Course In Miracles with simplicity and clarity.

In a down-to-earth and clear manner, Barry makes prayer believable and gives depth to our understanding of prayer by drawing on exciting insights from theology and philosophy.

Blending of a theoretical understanding of the Spirit flowing from Scripture and contemporary theology with a practical application of this theory to daily life.

Although dealing with a difficult subjefct, the author writes clearly and readably, making excellent use of parables and images to clarify those things which defy straightforward explanation.

Why would a married woman with a thoroughly Protestant background and often more doubt than faith be drawn to the ancient practice of monasticism, to a community of celebate men whose days are centered around a regid schedule of prayer, work, and scripture? This is the question that Kathleen Norris herself asks as, somewhat to her own surprise, she found herself on two extended residencies at a Benedictine monastery. Yet upon leaving the monastery, she began to feel herself transformed, and the daily events of her life on the Great Plains - from her morning walk to her going to sleep at night - gradually took on new meaning.

One of the most encouraging effects of Vatican II has been the marked upsurge of interest in theology among lay people who are searching for ways to deepen their understanding of the experience of the Christ-event in their lives.

This is in response to the question: "What does it mean to live a life in the Spirit of Jesus Christ?".

Exile and homecoming.--Education for serendipity.--Reflections on a peach-seed monkey or storytelling and the death of God.--Diary of a jubilee year.--The importance of being carnal; notes for a visceral theology.

This book just may help you give up the futile quest for salvation and get down to the possible task of taking care of your soul.

Teaches us how to be winners in life's struggles.