Claudia Mair Burney
Paraclette Press
BLOG TOUR!!! God Alone is Enough.. A Spirited Journey With St. Thresa of Avila.
This is a first on BTLT! A Blog Tour! I will be giving you a look at Chapter 8 of God Alone is Enough.
So, here we go!
Chapter 8, Holy Longing.
Claudia begins by describing her first try at contemplative prayer. In describing her truly heroic attempt to clear her mind and not think about not thinking she is absolutely hysterical, or I thought so. Because I know the feeling of trying not to think. But her description of the benefit of this kind of prayer makes the reader want to try it. To think of a word and how it can bring you closer to God, interesting stuff! I've never heard of contemplative prayer, but after reading about it here I may have to give it a try. She has included a helpful guide of Reasons To Avoid Forcing the mind into Submission, I recommend you take notes!
From there she goes on to warn us of the risk of this kind of prayer. Of the longing that it will create in the soul. Longing to be closer to God. She uses beautiful examples of longing for a lost lover from Song of Songs. To miss time with your God like you would your love, how amazing!
After reading this "preview" chapter I am looking forward to reading the rest of the book. Just one chapter and I realized this book can open me up to a whole different world of prayer.
Claudia Mair Burney is the author of seven novels, including the Amanda Bell Brown mysteries, Zora and Nickey, and Christy award finalist in 2009. Readers familiar with her style will enjoy this rollicking journey through their own interior castles. She lives in Kentucky where she also authors the popular blog "Ragamuffin Diva"
"Joyous, sprightly, earthy, zestful and real, St. Teresa of Avila comes bursting forth in this vibrant new book. Claudia Mair Burney is the perfect guide to lead readers into the freeing, but often misunderstood, spiritual insights of one of history's most remarkable women."-- James Martin, SJ, author of "My life With the Saints"
