In For Lovers of God Everywhere Roger Housden offers 98 of the
finest poems from both historic and contemporary writers. This
compelling collection puts a spotlight on the great spiritual
voices of Christianity, a body of work that is unendingly rich,
varied and inspiring. Housden takes us from the wisdom of the
Desert Fathers to the passion of St. Augustine, through the
medieval ecstasies of St. Francis of Assisi and St. Catherine of
Siena to the subtleties of St. John of the Cross and St. Teresa of
Avila and on to contemporary voices like Rainer Maria Rilke, T.S.
Eliot, and Mary Oliver. Housden's insightful commentary on each
poem inspires us to take in its words more deeply and shows how the
mystical tradition transcends sectarian divides and speaks to the
heart of humanity. While uncovering universal themes of longing and
ecstasy, silence and wisdom, searching and doubt, the poets all
share one goal: earthly union with the divine. Poetry offers the
reader the chance to discover realms of beauty and knowledge that
we could not otherwise access. Whether we want to find solace, have
our thoughts challenged or notice the beauty of existence, the
Christian poets transcendent words offer us truths that cannot be
expressed otherwise.
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