Author is an expert in this field of spiritual contemplation having been trained by Father Richard Rohr, Reverend Cynthia Bourgeault, and Dr. James Finley, Thomas Merton's student.
Her previous book Comfort & Joy: Simple Ways to Care for Ourselves and Others (Red Wheel Weiser/Conari, 5,500 sold) was named one of the best spiritual books of the year by Spirituality & Practice.
Her book, Seeking Surrender: How My Friendship with a Trappist Monk Taught Me to Trust and Embrace Life (Sorin Books, Notre Dame, Indiana, 3,500 sold) was featured in Presence, the publication for Spiritual Directors' International and was called, "A beautiful and honest book," by Father Richard Rohr.
The Divine Heart has seven easy-to-follow practices that will enable anyone to experience deeper meaning in their lives, regardless of their external circumstances. Non-dogmatic and accessible, the practices are 'invitations', or ways to invite God's presence into our lives. These invitations are receptivity, delight, expansiveness, acceptance, vulnerability, mystery, and gratitude.