Stages of the Soul (Hardcover)

by Paul Keenan (Author) "There comes a time for all of us when we long for something more..." (more)
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Amazon.com Review
For anyone who's ever felt that they've wandered too far from their soul, Father Paul Keenan offers this compelling return journey. As if showing readers the steppingstones along an unlit path, Keenan shines his flashlight on the seven stages that the soul always follows in "leading us from being lost to being fully re-enchanted." He plots these stages chapter by chapter, starting with "Lost Souls" where he speaks to how painful it feels to realize we are lost. And yet, ironically, it is the first crucial step in finding our way home. "Lost souls are really on the verge of an adventure," Keenan promises. Other stages on this enticing adventure include, "Falling Through the Cracks," "Attic Wisdom," and "Re-enchantment."

Although Keenan references numerous religions and spiritual teachers, from the Celestine Prophecy to the Baghavad Gita, he primarily speaks from a priest's point of view, staying grounded in the Christian faith. Throughout this comforting book Keenan wears the robe of the kindly padre, the one who says, "No matter how many times you have failed, no matter where you have gone or what you have done, you still have within you a soul, a principle of life." It is a wise voice and one that Christians will be grateful to follow along this eternal journey, this road well traveled. --Gail Hudson

Product Description
In this unique contribution to literature on the soulful life, Father Paul Keenan eloquently maps the seven stages the human soul takes on its journey toward a deep reengagement with everyday life. This wise, accessible, and inclusive book gives hope to people in pain by providing them with the specific ways in which the soul progresses from feeling lost to being reenchanted with life. Real-life stories and words of wisdom illuminate each stage. What is unique about Stages of the Soul is that it enlightens readers to the knowledge that soulfulness is present at each stage of living, not merely as a final "end product." Father Keenan's approach frees readers from having to apply intricate steps to "achieve" a soulful life and instead teaches them to tap into the soulfulness that is present even in the most heart-wrenching of experiences and circumstances.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 240 pages
• Publisher: Contemporary Books (September 1, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0809298775
• ISBN-13: 978-0809298778
• Product Dimensions: 7.1 x 5.2 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,872,298 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Heartfelt and wonderful is Stages of the Soul By Father Paul, October 12, 2000

By	Martin Salberg (Patchogue New York) - See all my reviews

I found Stages of the Soul the path of the soulful life by Father Paul Keenan to be a wonderfully insiteful book, it is extremely well written and touches me deeply, I found great comfort in reading this book and after losing my father and one of my favorite uncles within a few months of each other this year this book helped me fo find a balance that I thought I had lost. It is a fantastic book for people of all religions to read. I highly reccommend it to everyone out there.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Truly Soulful Experience!!!!!, November 2, 2000

By	Mike Sivilli (Bayonne, New Jersey) - See all my reviews

Father Keenan has done it again! He has penned his compassion thoroughly on these pages, while conveying to readers the essential message of their most inner selves: the soul. Understanding the essence of this seemingly complex subject becomes simple through the examples and advice in this book. It is more than reader-friendly; Father Keenan makes it feel like you're actually walking with him through the stages while he explains to you what you are experiencing. God's love exudes from the guidance provided in the book, and your comprehension of life's most fundamental nature --- the soul ---will be enhanced.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Wonderful Journey, October 12, 2000

By	Martha A. Ware (Hammonton, NJ) - See all my reviews

STAGES OF THE SOUL, is a wonderful voyage through the numerous stages in life's journey. Father Keenan acts as a guide directing us along life's highway. By offering insight into the inner workings of our soul, he shows us that our journey although often difficult is never spent alone. We learn that like a compass, listening to our souls will guide us to spiritual well being. Father Keenan's latest book, STAGES OF THE SOUL gets my wholehearted endorsement. I hope you enjoy the journey as much as I did.