The river : reflections on the times of our lives

The River reflects on the flow of human life based on Augustine's colorful analogy of life as a river that begins in the heavens as a stream (infancy) and flows across a broad plateau (mature years) before plunging over a great falls (death) into the eternity beyond. With reflections -- sometimes personal, sometimes suggested by the words of Augustine -- it points out the stages on our journey as well as what we can learn along the way: how to find ourselves, how to find God, and how to enjoy the beauty of the trip while preparing for our final destination.The River will strike a resonant chord in the hearts of all readers who are interested in spirituality and prayer, and who are looking for an understanding of the moments of their lives. For although we may take different paths, our rivers flow in one direction.… (more)