Becoming the Presence of God: Contemplative Ministry for Everybody

by Michael Ford

Overview

Not all of us can be monks or nuns, but many of us yearn to deepen our relationship with God while supporting others through the vicissitudes of life. Wherever we find ourselves in the spiritual quest, this original and engaging book encourages us to become contemplatives in the world at large. The author reveals the ups and downs of his own journey, and introduces us to a galaxy of people who have guided him on his journalistic and spiritual travels.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780809153336
Publisher:	Paulist Press
Publication date:	03/28/2017
Product dimensions:	5.40(w) x 7.90(h) x 0.60(d)

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments ix

Introduction … The Monk and the Postman xi

1 Being Ourselves 1

2 The Madness of Tove 17

3 Hollowed Out 31

4 Awakening to Reality 45

5 Contemplatives or Clerics? 59

6 The Blessing of Light 83

7 Bearers 95

8 Befrienders 111

9 Bridges 129

Postscript 147

Desideratum 151

Notes 155