Spirituality

James Martin, Jesuit priest, editor at large of America magazine, and New York Times bestselling author, is perhaps the best known Catholic priest in the United States. This collection of his writings culled from America, the Huffington Post and his many books touch upon every topic from prayer to depression to sexuality to how to be a saint.

By linking together a series of brilliantly chosen texts from the early centuries of the Church, the author lays bare the roots of the deeply mystical spirituality that has flourished among Christians throughout the ages.

"There is a rich tradition of wonderful women and other contemplatives who are great resources for thinking differently about Christianity. They emphasized divine love, human compassion, and the radical possibilities of contemplative practices. They were not afraid to criticize the church and...

Reintroduces historic monasticism to the Protestant church, articulating a monastic spirituality for all believers.

A book of daily readings drawn from the writings of those who have lived the monastic life in all the major spiritual traditions of the Eastern and Western Churches: Benedictine, Franciscan, Orthodox, Carmelite, and others. This is a book for all who are looking to an ancient, rooted wisdom for practical guidance on living in the world today.