In his 50th year as a Cistercian monk, Keating distills the hard-won wisdom he learned from this ancient order dedicated to a life of contemplation into an understanding of the contemplative life, and describes ways in which seekers can follow in pursuit of this goal.
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Short Review: I try to read at least one book a month that is outside of my historical Christian tradition (low church baptist). Mostly I have been reading Catholic theology and practice books, but also some from Anglican or Orthodox traditions. This book was recommended to me by my spiritual director for us to talk about.
Theologically it has some great discussion about why we pray and how the role of the social relationship of the trinity can impact our prayer. There was also some good discussion about the psychology of prayer. But the point of the book, learning about Centering Prayer, was almost nonexistent. Finishing the book, I am not sure I understand anything about Centering Prayer that I didn't know going into the book.
Also I find the ‘deeper levels of spirituality' language less than helpful and this book spent some time on it.
My full review is on my blog at http://bookwi.se/intimacy-god/
