Invitation to Love: Way of Christian Contemplation

Keating is perhaps one of the most important men of our age in contemplative prayer. His work and insights are legendary, his twinkling humour is his hallmark and gently, lovingly he leads us closer to our own relationship with God.

This book is the second in Thomas Keating's trilogy on Centering Prayer, Open Mind, Open Heart being the first.. His teaching is profound and is delivered clearly, succinctly and sometimes with humour. I thoroughly recommend his books.Delivery was prompt and the book in pristine condition.

JUST AS I EXPECTED OF REV. KEATINGS MYSTICAL , AUTHENTIC EXPERIENCE 21ST CENTURY!PRIVILEGED TO SHARE HIS SPIRITUAL JOURNEY IN THIS TROUBLED TIMES..FAITH-SHARING ..

Very good indeed

One of the greatest books on Christian Contemplation. I enjoy how Fr. Thomas Keating writes. Warm. Loving. To the point. I enjoyed that he stuck to Christian theology without going into any alternative ideas or paths which sometimes happens with Centring Prayer books. Keating loves Christ and that is very clear in his writing. His writings on the false self, our afflictive emotions, our troubled human condition were clear and understandable. I enjoyed his commentary on Saint Anthony of Egypt's spiritual journey. Brilliant. I got a little lost when Keating described Saint John of the Cross writings on the night of sense and night of spirit, which always confuses me a bit. Definitely a chapter to read a few times. Keating's two chapters on the contemplative vision of the beatitudes seemed a bit of a stretch. My opinion is that Dallas Willard's ideas on the beatitudes to be more enriching and more understandable. The final chapters were absolutely inspirational, I loved them. Keating describes the essence of centring prayer beautifully. I became so inspired reading the contemplation in action chapter, another brilliant chapter. The Spiritually in Everyday Life was short and sweet, Keating provided very helpful guidance on how to live mindfully and prayerfully throughout each day. Another chapter I will read several times. Highly recommend! One of the best on this topic!