An introduction to the wisdom spirituality and mysticism of the Fathers of the Desert and the relevance of their teaching to contemporary spirituality.
Many Christians today have turned to other religions in their search for relevant mystical experiences. Yet the paradox of it all is that Christianity holds and-of the richest spiritual resources in her history and tradition of mysticism, especially that of the Desert Fathers and Mothers. How relevant is the mysticism they offer to a world burdened by a compassionless economic system, compulsive consumerism, brutal injustice, and eroding morality? I believe, this is what Fr. Galilea attempts to answer in this inspiring and thought-provoking book as he shows us that indeed the spiritual experiences of the Desert Fathers and Mothers are pertinent to the modern Christian. He demonstrates to us how the desert spirituality offers "synthesis and balance despite what may seem to us a nostalgic emptiness." He does this by helping us understand the importance, symbolism and meaning of the desert not only for the mystics of the past but also for every human heart that seeks God.