...Les dijo el Maestro: "Dios es el Desconocido y el Incognoscible. Cualquier afirmación acerca de El, cualquier respuesta a vuestras preguntas, no será más que una distorsión de la Verdad". Los discípulos quedaron perplejos: "Entonces, ¿por qué hablas sobre El?". "¿Y por qué canta el pájaro?", respondió el Maestro. El pájaro no canta porque tenga una afimación que hacer. Canta porque tiene un canto que expresar.
This step-by-step exercise book integrates the Christian tradition of contemplation and the Eastern wisdom of meditation.
This is a collection of short story meditations - one of the hallmarks of de mellos's retreat giving - which become stepping stones towards a fuller spiritual life. A 20th century spiritual guide, de Mello brought humour, compassion and insight to the search for understanding the human condition.
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Reflections on the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius
A series of meditations and practices, this manual guides seekers toward spiritual perfection, making it a cornerstone of Christian spirituality. Used by millions over the centuries, it offers profound insights and structured exercises that cater to both religious and lay individuals, emphasizing personal growth and reflection.
This companion to Anthony De Mello's bestselling work, Awareness, delves deeper into the themes of self-discovery and mindfulness. It offers readers additional insights and practical exercises to enhance their understanding of awareness and its transformative power. By exploring De Mello's teachings, the book encourages personal growth and a deeper connection to one's inner self, making it an essential guide for those seeking to enrich their spiritual journey.
One of the most important inspirational writers of our time, and an internationally acclaimed spiritual guide, Anthony de Mello here presents a way toward peace of mind, inner power, and joy through simple spiritual exercises that blend the ancient traditions of the East with the psychological and philosophical perspectives of the West. Wellsprings is intended to guide us to a deeper appreciation of the physical and mystical realms within us.In these pages, numerous aspects of self-awareness are explored that for many people are often left uncultivated in the rapid pace of modern life. In the tradition of the great spiritual leaders of the past, de Mello directs the whole person toward a state of harmony and grace -- in heart and mind, body and soul. This book's great insights into our universal spiritual yearnings have had tremendous resonance the world over, and its simple lessons of the spirit have touched the lives of millions.Wellsprings is indeed a book for everyone who thirsts for inner growth -- regardless of age, religion, or cultural background. If read carefully, its exercises will lead from mind to body, from thought to fantasy and feeling. It is then that we are both freed and empowered, awakened to reality and our real selves. For, as the teacher explains, "in solitude your self is given back to you."
This classic reissue offers daily lessons designed to inspire and motivate readers throughout the year. Drawing from the bestselling author's previous works, it serves as a guide to personal growth and self-awareness, encouraging reflection and positivity. Each lesson aims to resonate with individuals seeking deeper understanding and connection in their lives.
Aiming to pave a path leading to God, the author blends Christian wisdom with Eastern methods of meditation, stories of monks, rabbis and soldiers, fairytales and legends. He deals with the themes of silence, peace, happiness, life, freedom and love, each accompanied by simple exercises.
The heart of Anthony de Mello's bestselling spiritual message is awareness. Mixing Christian spirituality, Buddhist parables, Hindu breathing exercises, and psychological insight, de Mello's words of hope come together in Awareness in a grand synthesis.In short chapters for reading in quiet moments at home or at the office, he cajoles and challenges: We must leave this go-go-go world of illusion and become aware. And this only happens, he insists, by becoming alive to the needs and potential of others, whether at home or in the workplace.Here, then, is a masterful book of the spirit, challenging us to wake up in every aspect of our lives.
