Anthony De Mello: Writings (Modern Spiritual Masters Series) [Paperback]

Anthony De Mello (Author), William V. Dych (Author, Editor)

Book Description

Series: Modern Spiritual Masters | Publication Date: October 1, 1999

"Bringing together the wisdom of East and West, Anthony de Mello used stories and parables to awaken his listeners to an awareness of God's presence in their midst. Since his death in 1987, countless readers have been challenged to encounter the God who lies behind words, concepts, and religious formulas. At the same time, de Mello's critique of the capacity of "religion" to interfere with our relationship with God has drawn criticism from various quarters, including the Vatican. In the penetrating introduction by fellow - Jesuit William Dych and in his selection of de Mello's essential writings, readers may assess for themselves the message of a true spiritual master for our times."--BOOK JACKET.

Product Details

• Paperback: 141 pages
• Publisher: Orbis Books (October 1, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1570752834
• ISBN-13: 978-1570752834
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 5.3 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #60,517 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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32 of 33 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars De Mello is Very Missed in this Troubled World, February 22, 2004

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Swing King (Cincinnati, OH USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Anthony De Mello: Writings (Modern Spiritual Masters Series) (Paperback)

Whenever you set out upon a task such as capturing the spirit of a life span's worth of spiritual writing from a particular author, it's a sincerely fragile matter. The idea behind this Spiritual Masters Series is to do just that; provide us readers with a general overview of a career's worth of work from an author. In Anthony de Mello's case, they serve us the merchandise. Anthony de Mello was a Jesuit priest who died a somewhat untimely death, but nonetheless someone who unquestionably had also lived a rather fulfilling and spiritual life, too. He was well known for the fascinating and mesmerizing retreats he often gave, making audiences worldwide fall in love with his charisma and style. Anthony seldom spent time teaching much on systematic belief and dogma, a trait the Roman Catholic Church at times resented. No, Anthony de Mello brought the Bible alive for many Christians. He had enabled people who otherwise felt pretty disconnected from the spiritual teachings of Jesus Christ to come open up to and enjoy his profound teachings. He transmigrated religious barriers, attracting audiences from practically all of the major religious sectors. I cannot believe that the Catholic Church today, namely the Pope, feel that his writings went away from the teachings of Christ as the years voyaged onward. I mean here was a person with an open mind and a devotion to his faith like no other. It is a shame we do not recognize and endorse his wonderful teachings, as opposed to turning our backs and criticizing him. I of course am indicating the church's hierarchy, not necessarily you the one reading this review. Anyway, I'll end by letting you know what books by Anthony de Mello are covered here in this work:

Sadhana - A Way to God

The Song of the Bird

One Minute Wisdom

Taking Flight

The Heart of the Enlightened

Awareness

The Way of Love

15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Gateway to Anthony de Mello, September 29, 2001

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George Zee (www.frzee.org, Hong Kong) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Anthony De Mello: Writings (Modern Spiritual Masters Series) (Paperback)

I highly recommend this book to those who are not familiar with Anthony de Mello, and to his fans and critics. The editor provides an excellent introduction to help us to have a better understanding and appreciation for de Mello's numerous writings. The selections give us a potential experience of personal awakening or freeing encounter with "God" or the Self of self. I hope there'll be an audio book edition with excerpts of deMello's retreat talks so that his mellow voice and hearty laughter can be captured while we read his writings. (Please cf. my review for Walking on Water for more background.)

14 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars a MUST!, April 2, 2000

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This review is from: Anthony De Mello: Writings (Modern Spiritual Masters Series) (Paperback)

De Mello is a spiritual master and is the most insightful of the "self-help" authors that I have read.His books, especially this one, are easy to read and are a source of enlightenment and awakening for life and happiness.This book will help you to reexamine your life and the spirituality of it.A MUST-READ!