| Description |
192 pages ; 21 cm |
| Contents |
Part 1. A treasure lost: recovering the pearl of great price. Mysticism as ordinary -- Two bloodied words -- All who thirst -- The greatest sin -- The testimony of Jung -- Many are called -- Few are chosen -- Beyond church -- Called into God's own life -- Part 2. Contemplative prayer: beyond words and images. The primacy of prayer -- A time, a place apart -- The monkey mind -- Pure prayer -- Silence whole and healing -- The hour of silent offering -- The garden of the night -- As Prometheus chained -- Part 3. Night-birth: the awakening heart. God said: let there be darkness -- Embrace the night -- Gifts of the night -- That your joy may be full -- Presence is prayer -- The signs we are called -- Spiritual direction -- Prayer paths to contemplation -- The long journey home -- Part 4. Sentinel at the gate: guarding the heart. Killing care -- Idle curiosity -- Carnal-minded -- A sea of lies -- Contemplation and compassion -- Cautions and counsels -- Woman who weeps -- Song of the butterfly -- Appendix: the promises of Christ. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 189-192). |
| Subject |
Mysticism.
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| ISBN |
082451453X(pbk.) |
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082451503X hardcover |
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