The Mystics Who Came to Dinner Category_Contemplation a fresh sense of Christ

a fresh sense of Christ and a compelling vision of the church

can have a profound impact on the reader as the author holds forth on the implications of each

technology and family life

and Tibetan Buddhist nun Tenzin Palmo serve as a collective inspirational tribute to the sacred feminine  ((Booklist)

The Mystics Who Came to Dinner Category_Contemplation a fresh sense of ChristAuthor Carmel Bendon Imagine a gathering of six medieval mystics enjoying a meal and lively conversation on a rainy evening in a cozy modern home. Julian of Norwich, Margery Kempe, Richard Rolle, Hildegard of Bingen, Francis of Assisi, and the author of the Cloud of Unknowing. In this setting, with their charming host, the strange and sometimes alienating aspects of their medieval milieu fades away, while their commonalities and distinctive