{"product_id":"holy-thirst-essentials-of-carmelite-spirituality-paperback","title":"Holy Thirst: Essentials of Carmelite Spirituality - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eEditors at Paraclete Press\u003c\/b\u003e (Compiled by), \u003cb\u003eAdam Bucko\u003c\/b\u003e (Foreword by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese saints have spoken to the hearts of millions. They've helped many on the way to understanding the role of God in their lives. In this collection, may their words again help all who long for a life of meaning, touched and transfigured by God.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHoly Thirst\u003c\/em\u003e presents all the essential themes of Carmelite spirituality, excerpted from classics such as \u003cem\u003eThe Way of Perfection \u003c\/em\u003eof St. Teresa of Avila, \u003cem\u003eThe Ascent of Mount Carmel \u003c\/em\u003eby St. John of the Cross, \u003cem\u003eThe Story of a Soul \u003c\/em\u003eof St. Therese of Lisieux, and \u003cem\u003eThe Practice of the Presence of God \u003c\/em\u003eby Brother Lawrence. Also included are shorter portions by lesser known, more recent Carmelites: St. Elizabeth of the Trinity, St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross (Edith Stein), and Sr. Miriam of the Holy Spirit (Jessica Powers).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"As you hold this collection, it is important to recall the beginnings of Carmelite spirituality, a beginning that takes us back to the twelfth century and the time of the Crusades. A band of brothers-conscientious objectors, of sorts-witnessed firsthand the clash of civilizations and all that it entailed. They knew death, they knew loss, and their very souls were bruised. The only next step that they could envision was to leave the world as they knew it and settle on the sacred mountain known for centuries to Jews, Christians and Muslims as the holy home of the Prophet Elijah...\" -Adam Bucko, from the Foreword\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAdam Bucko\u003c\/b\u003e has taught contemplative spirituality in Europe and the US and co-authored two books, \u003ci\u003eOccupy Spirituality: A Radical Vision for a New Generation\u003c\/i\u003e with Matthew Fox and \u003ci\u003eThe New Monasticism: An Interspiritual Manifesto for Contemplative Living\u003c\/i\u003e. He is an activist and spiritual director to many of New York City's homeless youth and is currently based at the Cathedral of the Incarnation in the Episcopal Diocese of Long Island, where he is helping to launch the Center for Spiritual Imagination.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 208\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.6 x 7.9 x 5.2 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e June 11, 2019\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51760253272352,"sku":"9781640602045","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/6b6a0c05048b1e060b098a35b17ad821.webp?v=1780175638","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/holy-thirst-essentials-of-carmelite-spirituality-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}