Urban T. Holmes
Late Dean of the School of Theology
at the University of the South
"The solution does not lie in discerning some single pattern within the genius of so many masters. The end product is more like a materials list for building a life of prayer."
"The theme that embraces all else the journey, with two images - the mountain and the desert standing out as characteristic of the terrain. The ascents are constantly toward union or perfection. The desert brings purity of mind and a sense of poverty of spirit. Both highlight danger and risk. Thus discretion or discernment becomes vital."
"Perfection lies in the desire for God, not in the accomplishment of the union. Therefore, we must never lose that delicate balance between the intuitive and the logical . . . hat God says may well make us uncomfortable; it can also make us whole."
Urban T. Holmes
Late Dean of the School of Theology
at the University of the South
"The solution does not lie in discerning some single pattern within the genius of so many masters. The end product is more like a materials list for building a life of prayer."
"The theme that embraces all else the journey, with two images - the mountain and the desert standing out as characteristic of the terrain. The ascents are constantly toward union or perfection. The desert brings purity of mind and a sense of poverty of spirit. Both highlight danger and risk. Thus discretion or discernment becomes vital."
"Perfection lies in the desire for God, not in the accomplishment of the union. Therefore, we must never lose that delicate balance between the intuitive and the logical . . . hat God says may well make us uncomfortable; it can also make us whole."