For Lovers of God Everywhere by Roger Housden
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.
Roger Housden is the author of many books, including the Ten Poems series and Seven Sins for a Life Worth Living. His work has been featured in the New York Times and O: the Oprah Magazine. He has been a guide all over the world for contemplative journeys and is an expert on transformative poetry.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781401923877 |
| ISBN 10 | 1401923879 |
| Title | For Lovers of God Everywhere |
| Author | Roger Housden |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Hay House Inc |
| Year published | 2010-01-04 |
| Number of pages | 240 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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