Contemplative prayer and the contemplative way of life are the central themes of this book. Against the backdrop of their rich experience of accompanying those coming on retreat to House Gries, Germany, the authors talk about what happens in silence: healing and wholeness, suffering and consolation, forgiveness and reconciliation, gratitude and joy...

This originated from a desire to make more widely available the experiences that emerge through conversations between retreatants and guides.

The individual chapters of the book, each based on a particular theme have a clear and consistent structure. A short introduction to the theme is followed by a conversation. Scripture, the writings of St. Ignatius, experiences from spiritual accompaniment as well as the authors' own personal experiences form the basis for these conversations. Through using the questions, "Where was my heart burning?" "Where were my eyes opened?" the authors pick out aspects in the conversation which triggered a particular resonance within them. Finally, each chapter concludes with short exercises for the reader, relevant to the theme.

About the Author
Born 1965, Jesuit, studied philosophy and theology in Munich, Frankfurt, Dublin; training in Gestalt therapy in Wurzburg. Retreat companion and director of the Jesuit retreat centre Haus Gries, Germany. Annette Clara Unkelhausser is a medical doctor and journalist. She works as a Retreat Companion and director of the Jesuit retreat centre Haus Gries, Germany.

Reviews

'...a wonderfully comforting book, an opportunity to recalibrate our busy lives and give ourselves the space and time to rediscover genuine rest, insight and a new way of living.'

* Intercom magazine *

'...a book that simply must be read to be truly appreciated. There is a lot packed into these pages.'

* The Irish Catholic *



Book Information
ISBN 9781788124829
Author Joachim Hartmann
Format Paperback
Page Count 96
Imprint Messenger Publications
Publisher Messenger Publications