Spiritual Quest: A Guide to the Changing Landscape

I was not comfortable with Christianity until I read this book. I can now say that I believe in God and truly mean it. This book answered many questions I had about religion in general. I now find myself to be a more spiritually enlightened person. Thank you Thomas Hart. And I can't forget to mention your brother I only know him by Father Hart (I can't recall his first name)-my theology teacher at Creighton University. I would recommend that everyone read this book at least twice.

Spiritual Quest is an excellent survey of current reflections on the spiritual life as well as a superb guide for personal spiritual growth. Hart clearly points to the Mystery in life, always respectful of the ultimate reality that we can never capture God/Mystery in words. He points to the Mystery with insights that move us in the direction of greater knowledge and appreciation of a God who is with us and for us. Using quotes and references from thologians, poets, playwrights and "ordinary people", Hart illustrates one salient point after another as he guides us through the sometimes bewildering world of living life spiritually. The chapters on God and Jesus eliminate verbage that often interferes with a relationship with the Mystery. In place of excessive verbage, pious pronoucements, and wishful theologizing, he offers clear, personal, emotive descriptions of the real search for God and Jesus.His chapter on the principles of spirituality deliver on the subtitle of his book: they guide us through the changing landscape of spirituality. In one chapter, he applies his insights and principles to sexuality and the result is a liberating and balanced approach to the beauty of sexual expression.This book is a "must read" for all people who teach or seek a deeper experience of spirituality.