The gospel mysticism of Ruth Burrows : going to God with empty hands

Can We Be Practicing Mystics? According to Father Ron Rolheiser, writing in his foreword to this book, "the answer is yes. And Ruth Burrows tells us how." Burrows writes not as a detached observer of either the Christian journey or the Carmelite tradition, but through the lens of her lived experience as a contemplative Carmelite nun in the 21st century. As such, her writings sparkle with authenticity and vitality. The Gospel Mysticism of Ruth Burrows is addressed to a wide range of readers, first of all to those interested in Burrows's spirituality. For readers just discovering her, it's a helpful roadmap to navigate the ideas she develops throughout her writings. And to those already familiar with Burrows, the book offers a thorough synthesis of her thought. This pivotal book will also appeal to anyone interested in Carmelite spirituality in general. The theologian Rowan Williams, Archbishop Emeritus of Canterbury, praises Burrows as "one of the most challenging and deep exponents in our time of the Carmelite tradition." Finally, this is a book for all those who want to trace the graced unfolding of the Christian spiritual life. In addition to systematically exploring Burrows's thought and writings, the author mines a rich collection of unpublished writings, including personal correspondence, and live interviews she conducted with Ruth Burrows at her Carmelite monastery in the UK. Book jacket.… (more)