A great many religious people undertake, at least for a time, a
serious dedication to prayer. They are moved by a longing for a
deeper encounter with God, and the possibility of this beckons them
as a distant light at night on the sea. Yet far fewer in number
become true contemplative souls, for it is difficult to continue
the quest for God in the face of many obstacles.
For those who are spiritually courageous and full of desire for
God, this book cannot but provoke them to begin or to persevere in
this ultimate adventure in life--the more complete discovery of the
living God. Thematically unified by the notion of God's ultimate
transcendence to our limited human knowledge, Contemplative
Provocations offers a rich profusion of insights on the life of
prayer and the pursuit of God.
A key to spiritual growth is the understanding that the
hiddenness of God becomes a paradox in the experience of a soul
seeking him wholeheartedly. Rather than enjoying a more intimate
familiarity with God, the soul advancing in prayer is likely to
experience more intensely, more provocatively, the concealment of
God. This surprising truth undergirds true contemplative prayer. It
is a reason why every contemplative soul, and every saint, is
inflamed with a never satisfied thirst for God.
The format and style of this book has a contemplative appeal.
The reflections based upon the Church's rich tradition of
contemplative prayer are short and concise, stimulating the
intuition. They can be read independently a few at a time, or as a
series of connected thoughts. Most importantly, they provoke a
desire to enter more generously into one' own relationship with
God.
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