Thomas Merton (Turning to the Mystics)THOMAS MERTON Turning to the Mystics Series 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

who is both Vietanmese and American

modulated by Latin American liberation theology

it offers what theologians call a 'systematic' look at his way of approaching Christian belief

Archbishop of Canterbury

a rich theology of the Spirit that can ground our search for intercultural living and intercultural mission

This extraordinary book is a testament to the power of grace and kindness to heal

and protests extending to the recent campaign by young people against gun violence

The Principle of Mercy

that they learn to "suffer with another

James and Evelyn Whitehead have coauthored a dozen books that are still in print and have been translated into several languages

to struggle

the way of simplicity