The Holy Longing The Search for a Christian Spirituality [Paperback]

Channeling the deep, mysterious desires of our hearts, Ronald Rolheiser leads readers from restlessness to peace, showing a contemporary path to authentic and healthy spiritual life.

InThe Holy Longing,Ronald Rolheiser probes the question “What is spirituality?”, cutting through the misunderstanding and confusion that can often surround this subject with his trademark clarity. Using examples and stories relevant for today, and with great sensitivity to modern challenges to religious faith, he explains the essentials of spiritual life, including the importance of community worship, the imperatives surrounding social action, and the centrality of the Incarnation, to outline a Christian spirituality that reflects the yearning and search for meaning at the core of the human experience.

Essential reading for anyone seeking to understand what Christian spirituality means and how to apply it to their own lives,The Holy Longingtranslates the universal struggle for love and integration of spirit into a language accessible to all, explaining God and the Church for a world that more often than not doubts the credibility of both.

“One of the best books on Christian spirituality ever written.  I have recommendedThe Holy Longingto literally dozens of people–from the devout believer to the doubtful seeker–and all have found it a great help in moving closer to God. Rolheiser's introduction to the spiritual life is accessible, inviting, useful, insightful and wise.  And his chapter on sexuality is one of the best essays I've read on the topic–anywhere.”
–James Martin, SJ,author ofThe Jesuit Guide to (Almost) Everything

“A master weaver is at work here–I found my soul on every page. At last we have a guide who helps us know what to do with the fire of desire within us. At last a comprehensive, lilC%