num_pages: 288
description: A disillusioned young man journeys to a remote Greek island in search of renewal. By chance, he is introduced to an elderly hermit who over time helps him in his quest. This sage turns out to be none other than Robert Lax, major spiritual poet of the 20th century and friend of Thomas Merton (Merton’s classic autobio-graphy of faith, The Seven Storey Mountain, mentions Lax more often than any other contemporary.) The Way of the Dreamcatcher relates the story of a unique friendship between the hermit Robert Lax and a young Californian, Steve Georgiou, as they talk about art, faith, spirit and commitment during their visits spanning a period of seven years. On the holy island of Patmos, where St. John wrote The Book of Revelation nearly 2,000 years ago, a contemporary young man experienced his own revelations with the help of a creative mentor steeped in ancient and modern spiritual traditions. The result is a fascinating portrait of the man that Thomas Merton said "was born with the deepest sense of who God is." It is also a fascinating book about a young searcher who encounters deep wisdom and affectionate mentoring at an important time in his life.
language: English
title: The Way of the Dreamcatcher: Spirit Lessons with Robert Lax: Poet, Peacemaker, Sage
titlecomplete: The Way of the Dreamcatcher: Spirit Lessons with Robert Lax: Poet, Peacemaker, Sage
ratings_count: 21
publisher: Novalis