The depth of these sermons are a celebration of love and forgiveness. Father Peter Bowes conveys a message of truth and transformation. He balances the listener by describing how to listen and what to speak, how to be receptive and then take action, how to love and be loved. His words are an invaluable guide to living your life and simplifying your understanding of others and yourself. These writings will align your thinking to the ultimate Truth.

Traveler is the story of a young man on a spiritual search. Inspired by Saint Francis and Paramahansa Yogananda, Traveler begins his voyage in the East, first to India to meet Buddhist and Hindu teachers. Along the way, he learns discernment, discipline, how to meditate, and ultimately, how to love and serve. When a Sufi Murshid tells him that his teacher is "from the way of Christ," his journey culminates in meeting his true teacher, a Christian mystic. While this story is fiction, the ancient path that Traveler walks contains the universal steps that all seekers of the Way must take. Part travel novel and part collage of the most potent spiritual teachings from the world's mystical paths, Traveler contains practical instruction about meditation, discipline, service, light, and letting go of the past. This story succinctly lays out the primary steps for anyone hoping for a thriving life in God.

The spiritual path is beautiful and difficult at times, just like walking along a beach. The hard sand is easier to walk on than the soft sand, which takes so much energy and effort. Along the way there is so much to experience and see. There are so many treasures to discover that take concentration and keep observation. The treasures you find along the way are seen and acquired by faithfulness and steadfast desire. In these pages you will find many treasures for those who are a little farther along spiritually. They will deepen you and secure you in the spiritual life because of your striving and devotion.

These teachings of the Tree of Life were given to me by my Teacher and they had been given to him by his Teacher. I know they were passed down for ages in various forms and wording but the essence remains the same. These are the teachings that were taken away from human beings when they fell out of Eden. They are available now to people so that they might be reunited with God. They include all the tolls and means for people to become one with God and to be able to fully realize God in the center of their being.

Mystics of all the ages, from East and West, have known and communicated the deeper truths of the Universe - truths which can be sought and experienced around us and within us with the guidance of a true Teacher. In the Word Within, Father Peter Bowes leads us through these universal truths, covering topics such as Love, Healing, God, the Soul, Overcoming Limitation, Prayer, and Light. A practical guide to establishing an experiential relationship with the living God inside each of us, this updated and expanded version of Father Peter's beloved first book will guide you to a place where you can hear and know these universal truths for yourself.

We have all had experiences where we stretched past what was familiar. We took a risk, we tried something new, we decided to be different - and we entered into a more expanded, more powerful, and more complete way of being, at least for a brief moment. In his new book The Joy of Stretching, Father Peter Bowes delivers us the tools and the insights needed to turn this kind of personal stretching into a continuous discipline, and a regular source of abundant joy. Drawing from his many years of intimate work with thousands of people as a Jungian Psychologist and Master Teacher of the Inner Christian Path, Father Peter Bowes sheds light on the most fundamental experiences of life and spiritual growth. The Joy of Stretching is a manual of how to receive God's lessons, and reading it will stretch you into a deeper experience of God's boundless love.

Do you ever wonder what exactly you are doing there on the earth? Do you feel like there is supposed to be more than you have experienced so far? Do you sense that there are certain realities and truths about yourself and the universe that you cannot grasp? Would you like to discover those truths? Father Peter Bowes' book, The Radical Path: Teachings & Truths of Mystical Christianity, is a treasure chest containing the many jewels of truth found within the ancient wisdom of mysticism. If you seek a true spiritual path, one which will guide you into a deep and abiding relationship with your Creator and help you to discover who you are, spend some time within the pages of this book, letting the realities wash over you and settle into your heart.

Many people today say they would like to be more spiritual, happier, and less worried. Most people don't have any idea of how to make that happen. In almost every part of our lives we are encouraged to develop and value everything that is intellectual or material, and almost nothing that is spiritual. Throughout history, there have always been individuals or very small groups that have lived real spiritual lives. While they are often misunderstood, they are also an inspiration to others as they have a remarkable presence of inner peace and kindness. Father Peter Bowes is on e such person. In sharing his insights from a place of real mastery, these writings are filled with many essential teachings about ourselves and how to live.

This book is for people who have been serious about the spiritual path and their connection to the Divine. The teachings given here are to move you deeper and into a more conscious relationship to the inner Self, which is God at the center of your being. It is instructive and practical. Each of the lessons contain an exercise or meditation that will move you deeper into the experience of God. It is not really for beginners, but if you are just beginning, it will be helpful.

In these pages, you will find most of the things you would need to develop a spiritual community and begin working with students and disciples. A wealth of experience went into the development of these practices and teachings. Years of hands-on experience teaching students and building Christian communities were brought into this guide so that ministers would be able to be successful in their ministries and with their students. Some things may not apply to how you train or were taught, but the love required in working with people is universal.

The mystics have long understood how to walk the path to God - through experience, humility and love. This wisdom is the cornerstone of Father Peter Bowes' new book, Steps on the Way. His relationship with God and authority is evident in his writing. These chapters are spiritual gems of experience, able to carry the spiritual seeker into a deeper, more meaningful inner life. Topics range from finding the right spiritual teacher to meditation to universal love, and each chapter contains Father Peter's characteristic blend of awe-inspiring depth and down-to-earth practicality.

This third volume of Sermons From the Valley is filled with hopeful and practical ways to change. By following the teachings of Jesus, Father Peter Bowes teaches us to let go of the past and move toward becoming the people God has created us to be. Father Peter patiently teaches us to let ourselves be healed so we're available to serve and give in each moment. It isn't our pushing or struggle that changes us, it is allowing Jesus and Mary to love us. No matter our past, everything can be forgiven because of Them. While bringing consciousness to our selfishness and the stuck ways of our ego that block transformation, he inspires us to choose differently and follow God, both with his words and in the example of how he lives his own live. Father Peter Bowes is a Master Teacher in the Mystical Christian tradition directing the Ruach Center. He has been teaching and training people on the inner spiritual path for more than 40 years.

We have all been in relationships that have caused pain. When we're honest, we can say that what we've called love has often been self-serving, needy or controlling. Love is Simple takes a sincere look at the ways of relating that haven't worked, and brings forth the possibilities of relating that create connection, healing and love. Romantic relationships, friendships, how you relate to yourself, and your relationship with God are addressed in this essential book on love. Love is Simple will inspire honesty, forgiveness, and patience in you. Father Peter Bowes has worked with thousands of people as a Jungian Therapist and Master Teacher of the Mystical Christian Path and teaches from vast experience. As one who lives with the integrity expressed in this book, he is one who truly knows. These writings can teach you, stretch you and grow you into someone who loves.

The gem you hold in your hands is the life of one man, a Christian Master, who had beginnings just like anyone else. Born into a large Catholic family & emancipated as a teenager, Father Peter Bowes, lived a life of rebellion & hope. He rebelled against the limitations that hold most people from truly living their aspirations & he always hoped for something more. In the midst of marrying at a young age, parenting two children, starting numerous businesses & obtaining a doctorate in psychology, Father Peters' strivings centered around spiritual growth and discovery. In 1974, at age 23, he was ordained a minister and in 1982, a priest & Master Teacher in a Mystical Order. The Way, the Truth & the Life: The Autobiography of a Christian Master illuminates for everyone how the path of one man can be the salvation of many. Through his humor & lightheartedness, heartbreaks and victories, Father Peter invites the reader to follow him & take the spiritual plunge that will transform and revolutionize hearts forever.

In his introduction to Spiritual Astrology II, Father Peter writes, "At your first breath when you were born, the imprint of the Sun, planets and their inter-relationships stamped you with tendencies, talents and challenges for this lifetime." This book helps us understand these distinct personal features, giving us an alternative to the trudging unconsciousness that most people settle for in this life. If we learn who we are, what we do, and in turn, how we can change, then our journey home becomes one of discovery, wonder, depth, and joy. Take advantage of these penetrating astrological insights, gleaned not only through decades of practical research, buy also through the wealth of intuitive knowledge that only a true teacher of the Way can provide. Father Peter Bowes is a Master Teacher in the Mystical Christian tradition directing the Ruach Center. He has been teaching and training people on the inner spiritual path for more than 40 years.

This volume of teachings brings you astrology on a deeper level and more real level than likely you have ever before encountered. Moving beyond the love advice and jokes of the typical newspaper astrology column, Spiritual Astrology, takes you into the depths of ancient astrological truths, teaching you about the spiritual energies that are impressed upon your soul as a result of the movements of the universe and its astral bodies. Father Peter Bowes, A Master Astrologer and Master Teacher on the inner mystical spiritual path of Christianity, offers these teachings as a way for you to understand yourself better, to understand better those people in your life with whom you live and work, and to be able to rise to your highest potential, both as an individual and in relationship with others. These teachings will truly help you grow.

Many people today say they would like to be more spiritual, happier, and less worried. Most people don't have any idea of how to make that happen. In almost every part of our lives we are encouraged to develop and value everything that is intellectual or material, and almost nothing that is spiritual. Throughout history, there have always been individuals or very small groups of people that have lived real spiritual lives. While they are often misunderstood, they are also an inspiration to others as they have a remarkable presence of inner peace and kindness. Father Peter Bowes is one such person. In sharing his insights from a place of real mastery, these writings are filled with many essential teachings about ourselves and how to live.

Through these sermons, Father Peter Bowes explores the virtues each of us has inside, but have long since buried. There is beauty and there is pain as we endeavor to live as the divine beings we were created to be. These sermons convey the love and courage it takes to know the truth about ourselves and about God, by teaching us to let go of our past and move toward what Jesus and Mary want for us. Father Peter's candor, humor and tenderness will open you to new depths. The richness of God's word will reach you through the words of this accomplished and beloved Master Teacher.

Through these sermons, Father Peter Bowes explores the virtues each of us has inside, but have long since buried. There is beauty and there is pain as we endeavor to live as the divine beings we were created to be. These sermons convey the love and courage it takes to know the truth about ourselves and about God, by teaching us to let go of our past and move toward what Jesus and Mary want for us. Father Peter's candor, humor and tenderness will open you to new depths. The richness of God's word will reach you through the words of this accomplished and beloved Master Teacher.

We have all had experiences where we stretched past what was familiar. We took a risk, we tried something new, we decided to be different - and we entered into a more expanded, more powerful, and more complete way of being, at least for a brief moment. In his new book The Joy of Stretching, Father Peter Bowes delivers us the tools and the insights needed to turn this kind of personal stretching into a continuous discipline, and a regular source of abundant joy. Drawing from his many years of intimate work with thousands of people as a Jungian Psychologist and Master Teacher of the Inner Christian Path, Father Peter Bowes sheds light on the most fundamental experiences of life and spiritual growth. The Joy of Stretching is a manual of how to receive God's lessons, and reading it will stretch you into a deeper experience of God's boundless love.

Mystics of all the ages, from East and West, have known and communicated the deeper truths of the Universe - truths which can be sought and experienced around us and within us with the guidance of a true Teacher. In The Word Within, Father Peter Bowes leads us through these universal truths, covering topics such as Love, Healing, God, the Soul, Overcoming Limitation, Prayer, and Light. A practical guide to establishing an experiential relationship with the living God inside each of us, this updated and expanded version of Father Peter's beloved first book will guide you to a place where you can hear and know these universal truths for yourself.

The mystics have long understood how to walk the path to God - through experience, humility and love. This wisdom is the cornerstone of Father Peter Bowes' new book, Steps on the Way. His relationship with God and authority is evident in his writing. These chapters are spiritual gems of experience, able to carry the spiritual seeker into a deeper, more meaningful inner life. Topics range from finding the right spiritual teacher to meditation to universal love, and each chapter contains Father Peter's characteristic blend of awe-inspiring depth and down-to-earth practicality.

"What is radical about the spiritual path? Looking within instead of outside of yourself for the answer is revolutionary. Inside you is the reality of God's being, the part of you that shines brightly with luminous light." Do you ever wonder what exactly you are doing here on the earth? Do you feel like there is supposed to be more than you have experienced so far? Do you sense that there are certain realities and truths about yourself and the universe that you cannot grasp? Would you like to discover those truths? Father Peter Bowes' book, The Radical Path: Teachings & Truths of Mystical Christianity, is a treasure chest containing the many jewels of truth found within the ancient wisdom of mysticism. If you seek a true spiritual path, one which will guide you into a deep and abiding relationship with your Creator and help you to discover who you are, spend some time within the pages of this book, letting the realities wash over you and settle into your heart.

Wisdom comes from experience and from being in a dynamic relationship with God. This compilation is written by a dedicated follower of Master Jesus. Jesus walked the earth to show us how to love, live, and be and Father Peter Bowes continues to teach and live Jesus' clear way. With countless life experiences and over 32 years as a Master Teacher, Father Peter's personal mastery over the mind, emotions and body will give you hope and guide you deeper into your true self. Discipline, meditation, love, and karma are all a part of this uplifting book of sayings.