Title: The God of intimacy and action : reconnecting ancient spiritual practices, evangelism, and justice /
Authors: Campolo, Anthony.; Darling, Mary Albert.
Publisher: Jossey-Bass,
Year: 2007
Subjects: Mysticism.; Spiritual life Christianity
Abstract: In The God of Intimacy and Action, beloved author and activist Tony Campolo teams up with spiritual director Mary Albert Darling to show how contemplative spiritual practices can lead to greater intimacy with God and fuel passion for reaching out to others through spreading the Good News and fostering justice for the poor and oppressed. The authors reveal why this combination is not only crucial but historical and is vividly demonstrated in the lives of saints such as St. Francis of Assisi, Ignatius of Loyola, and Catherine of Siena.
Contents: An introduction to mystical Christianity -- Knowing God intimately : where Christian mysticism can take us -- What mystical Christianity is all about -- Christian mysticism and personal evangelism -- Christian mysticism and working for justice -- Fueling intimacy : the mystical path -- Awakening to mysticism and a holistic Gospel (even if you're not a monk) -- Cultivating holy habits -- Moving from self-awareness to God-awareness : the prayer of examen -- Becoming God's friend : lectio divina -- Deepening our intimacy with God : centering prayer -- Committing to a holistic Gospel -- Taking intimacy with God into the world -- Avoiding two temptations -- Connecting intimacy and action.