num_pages: 416
description: In the words of Father Moore, "this book is an attempt to lead the reader onward in the service of God by making him familiar with the spiritual life of man with God from its earliest beginnings to perfect union of the soul." Overcoming their natural reluctance to speak of what is closest to them, the author's friends, former pupils and fellow priests have given full and faithful replies to a searching questionnaire sent out by him. These replies serve as basis for the book, making it the most comprehensive description of the spiritual life available anywhere. The opening chapters deal with the problems of those who lead a busy life in the world. From there Father Moore passes on to the men and women engaged in social work, then to secular priests, and finally to those in the enclosed orders. Thus, the whole spectrum of the spiritual life is the problems of the steam fitter no less than the housewife and the monk. All this is illustrated from the replies to the questionnaire and elucidated with charm and profound insight by the author. The writing is simple, but one is always aware that it is the work of a trained psychologist able to distinguish at once between vision and hallucination. A final and very important section contains advice and direction for those practicing the spiritual life and those eager to begin.
language: English
title: The Life of Man with God
titlecomplete: The Life of Man with God
ratings_count: 3
publisher: Harcourt, Brace and Company