In this book James Bacik provides spiritual seekers with a one-of-a-kind overview of how spirituality and theology nourish each other in the life of the Church. Part One is a fresh and informative look at the influence of theology on spirituality from a historical perspective, from the first millennium of the Christian era up until the present. Part Two contains a series of essays that explores practical links between spirituality and theology. Topics include: -prayer. -Jesus Christ. -authority and freedom in the Church. -lay ministry. -death and the afterlife. The book is: --timely and engaging. -will enlighten those serious about a spiritual search. -perfect for studying spirituality in a group or independently.