Sister Julie’s recent post about spiritual reading got me thinking. I have some all time favorites that help me be where I desire to be– centered on God and energized for our mission. Some are so nourishing that they warrant return trips. Let me just mention one, Ronald Rolheiser’s A Holy Longing. In the Preface Rolheiser declares that “This is a book for you if you’re struggling spiritually.” I’d say that it’s for all those who want to deepen their spiritual life. I particularly appreciate these chapters: 1)”The Nonnegotiable Essentials” (private prayer and private morality; social justice; mellowness of mind and spirit; and community); 2) “A Spirituality of the Paschal Mystery” (great for Lenten reading); and 3) “A Spirituality of Sexuality” (written for a broad audience, but very helpful for those considering the vow of consecrated celibacy). I’ll be back tomorrow to muse on the book’s message about the sacred fire within us. This is the core of our lives as religious sisters.
What spiritual books nourish you?
