Description: "Reflections on the mystical spirituality of Trappist monk Thomas Merton. First in the "Turning to the Mystics" series"-- Provided by publisher.
Review Quotes: *Advance Praise & Reviews* "In his kind, loving, conversational style, James Finley shares pivotal passages from Merton with us. As God 'speaks' to Merton and through him to Finley, so God 'speaks' to us all here with practical wisdom from Jim on mystical contemplation, the crucifixion of our cherished illusions, becoming a 'boundary person, ' living at the edge, and more."--Tessa Bielecki, author, Teresa of Avila: Mystical Writings.
"James Finley writes as compellingly as he speaks 'in the cadences of the mystic's voice, ' gently encouraging the reader along the way. In his inimitable storytelling style, Finley reminds us that we are not alone, gifting us with the 'presence-ing' of God in every breath, in all things, through the timeless wisdom of Thomas Merton."--Christopher Pramuk, author, Sophia: The Hidden Christ of Thomas Merton"Who better to unwrap the luminous gift of Thomas Merton than the man who was once his ardent novice and went on to become one of the world's foremost teachers of contemplative Christianity, my friend Jim Finley? In this poetic and personal meditation on Merton's core teachings, Jim roots Merton's most exalted teachings in the holy ground of our everyday lives, where they are actualized by our connection with nature, other people, suffering and stillness. I love this book." -Mirabai Starr, Author of Wild Mercy and Ordinary Mysticism