Love Is Stronger Than Death

The Mystical Union of Two Souls

Rev Cynthia, Phd, Bourgeault, David Steindl-Rast

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Monkfish Book Publishing Company
02 January 2015

Religion & beliefs; Christian mysticism; Christian life & practice; Christian aspects of sexuality, gender & relationships; Personal Christian testimony & inspirational works; Mysticism, magic & ritual

""Ablaze with passion for the one essential task of the monk: total inner transformation."" --Brother David Stendl-Rast""Libraries offering titles on mysticism, inner transformation, or dealing with grief will find this a unique and welcome addition.""--""Library Journal""This powerful book, written by an Episcopal priest, tells of her intense relationship with Brother Raphael Robin, a seventy-year-old Trappist monk and hermit. Both believed that a relationship can continue beyond this life, and here Cynthia Bourgeault describes her search for that connection before and after Robin's death. Bourgeault's previous books include ""The Wisdom Jesus"" and ""Centering Prayer and Inner Awakening.""

By: Rev Cynthia Phd Bourgeault
Foreword by: David Steindl-Rast
Imprint: Monkfish Book Publishing Company
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 215mm, Width: 139mm, Spine: 16mm
Weight: 283g
ISBN: 9781939681355
ISBN 10: 1939681359
Pages: 248
Publication Date: 02 January 2015
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Modern day mystic, Episcopal priest, writer, and internationally known retreat leader, Cynthia Bourgeault divides her time between solitude at her seaside hermitage in Maine, and a demanding schedule traveling globally to teach and spread the recovery of the Christian contemplative and Wisdom path. She is the founding Director of both The Contemplative Society and the Aspen Wisdom School. Cynthia is the author of eight books: The Holy Trinity and the Law of Three, The Meaning of Mary Magdalene, The Wisdom Jesus, Centering Prayer and Inner Awakening, Mystical Hope, The Wisdom Way of Knowing, Chanting the Psalms, and Love is Stronger Than Death. She has also authored or contributed to numerous articles and courses on the Christian spiritual life. She is a past Fellow of the Institute for Ecumenical and Cultural research at St. John's Abbey in Collegeville, MN, and an oblate of New Camaldoli Monastery in Big Sur, California. Cynthia continues to contribute to The Contemplative Society in her role as Principal Teacher and advisor. She passionately promotes the practice of Centering Prayer, and has worked closely with Thomas Keating, Bruno Barnhart, Richard Rohr, as well as many other contemplative teachers and leaders within the Christian tradition as well as other spiritual paths.