Synopsis: The subtitle of Maggie Ross's new book captures its
essence, for it is about silence and our need to behold God.
Beholding is a notion that we are in danger of losing. It is often
lost in translation, even by the NRSV and the Jerusalem Bible.
Beholding needs to be recovered both in theology and practice. Ross
is very aware of "poor talkative Christianity." There is a twofold
plea to enter into silence--for lack of silence erodes our
humanity--and to behold the radiance of God. This is a book full of
deep questioning and the testing of our assumptions. Throughout
there is a great love for the world and for our humanity,
accompanied by sadness that we are so easily distracted . . . We
are invited into a silence that is not necessarily an absence of
noise, but is a limitless interior space. Ancient texts are used in
new and exciting ways, and many of our worship practices are
challenged. She is in no doubt that "the glory of the human being
is the beholding of God." --adapted from a review in The Church
Times (London) by Canon David Adam. Endorsements: "Maggie Ross has
established a very distinctive voice in writing about the life of
the spirit. Richly resourced from the historic tradition, but
constantly pressing the most radical question of all, the question
of how we can speak of a reality that requires us to let go of
controls, images, systems, even--or especially--'spiritual
experiences, ' this book is a welcome addition to a series of
deeply focused and challenging works from a very serious and
substantial thinker." --Rowan Williams, Cambridge University "I
knew for years that silence would nourish my soul, but I never
understood why until I actually made room for it. I still feel like
a novice, but Writing the Icon of the Heart has injected passion
into my heart as I behold the Lord in faithful silence. This is a
beautiful book." --John H. Armstrong, President, ACT3 Network "This
book in particular, and Maggie Ross in general, represent a
much-needed locus and focus for spirituality: deep insight and
living practice over mere theology, living fire more than sweet
piety, naked seeking of God and love unhindered by churchiness or
smallness." --Fr. Richard Rohr, Founding Director, Center for
Action and Contemplation "I have often thought of Jesus as the
Undistracted One who was always aware of his Father's presence in a
way we seldom are. Maggie Ross lives that undistracted life better
than anyone I know, and the eloquence of her words allows us a
glimpse into that beholding that is the awareness of his presence."
--James P. Danaher, author of Contemplative Prayer: A Theology for
the Twenty-first Century "This collection of essays by Maggie Ross
spirals around the themes of silence, beholding, and letting go.
Examples are drawn from Ross's own life and from her extensive
reading, including excerpts from seldom-quoted Syriac spiritual
masters. For Ross, beholding is more than seeing. It is inward
vision springing from the 'deep mind': non-linear, non-controlling,
and self-emptying." --Fr. Charles Cummings, author of Monastic
Practices Author Biography: Maggie Ross is the pseudonym of a
professed Anglican solitary responsible to the Archbishop of
Canterbury. After many years in Alaska, she is now based full-time
in Oxford, England, where she researches and writes books, papers,
and liturgies. She also preaches, lectures, leads retreats, and
engages in pastoral care. Among her other books are The Fire of
Your Life, Pillars of Flame, and The Fountain and the Furnace. She
blogs at ravenwilderness.blogspot.com.
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