Wild at Heart: Radical Teachings of the Christian Mystics [Audiobook] [Audio CD]

Tessa Bielecki (Author)

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Publication Date: September 28, 2006

An ever-increasing number of people describe themselves as "spiritual, but not religious," yet exactly how that translates into an actual relationship with God and engagement in society remains unclear. After forty years as co-foundress and abbess of a monastic community and now living as a lay hermit in the desert, Tessa Bielecki presents Wild at Heart, the culmination of her life's journey as a "lover of God" in the tradition of the great Christian mystics. Listeners return to the wisdom of Christianity's Desert Mothers and Fathers to learn practical lessons on experiencing God's presence as a daily deepening, heart-to-heart relationship.

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About the Author

Tessa Bielecki of Crestone, Colorado, studied languages for a career in international relations at Trinity College before entering a monastery in 1967, where she lived for almost forty years. The author of Teresa of Avila: Ecstasy and Common Sense (Shambhala, 1996) and more, she is actively involved in Buddhist-Christian dialogue and recently created the Desert Foundation, a circle of friends exploring the wisdom of the world¿s deserts. See www.desertfound.org.

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Mysticism is an intensely challenging topic, and it's hard to imagine a more welcoming guide through its complexities than Tessa Bielecki. Her voice is gentle and often filled with humor and wonder as she recounts her own experiences with contemplation and the Divine. She refers to Saint Augustine almost casually but always enthusiastically, as if they share a passion despite the centuries separating them, which, in fact, they do. Bielecki's suggestions for living the contemplative life are clear and easy to understand, though many would be difficult to live by. She illustrates them with references from popular culture that range from the expected, such as C. S. Lewis's CHRONICLES OF NARNIA, to the surprising, such as the movie COOL HAND LUKE. G.T.B. © AudioFile 2007, Portland, Maine-- Copyright © AudioFile, Portland, Maine

Product Details

• Audio CD
• Publisher: Sounds True, Incorporated (September 28, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1591795206
• ISBN-13: 978-1591795209
• Product Dimensions: 6.9 x 6.3 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #836,002 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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This review is from: Wild at Heart: Radical Teachings of the Christian Mystics (Audio CD)

I've owned many books, tapes, and CD's about the spiritual path, and this is by far one of the best I have ever had the good fortune to come across. This gentle soul knows that of which she speaks. She is a fountain of wisdom for your spiritual journey. You will not be disappointed with the teachings on this CD program.