Second Journey

by Gerald O'Collins

Book by O'Collins, Gerald

86 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1978

About the author

Born in Australia, Gerald O’Collins received his PhD at Cambridge University in 1968. From 1973 to 2006 he taught at the Gregorian University (Rome), where he was also dean of the theology faculty (1985–91). He is now a research professor in theology at St Mary’s University College in Twickenham.

Reviews

[Joan Anderson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Many years ago when I was anxious about what would become of me when my children left home and I was no longer a mother I came across this book on my mother's bookshelf. So riveted by the title was I that I stuffed it into my beach bag, took it to the beach and read it from cover to cover. I was relieved to know that there was more....that I should be seeking more..that my feelings were OK.

[Kim Post · Rating 5 out of 5]

I can't remember who suggested this little gem of a book by a Jesuit scholar. A nice addition to my bibliography!

[J.Paul Lennon · Rating 5 out of 5]

Subtitle: Spiritual Awareness and the Mid-Life Crisis

This book saved my life! Wow, that's dramatic. Well, maybe I am exaggerating. But it was given to me in the middle of my midlife crisis, as I was also going through other major transitions, such as leaving my religious order, etc. It shed light in darkness and opened a path through the confusing forest of feelings, thoughts and fears.
I recommend it whole-heartedly for those in smiliar predicaments.
The author, a Jesuit professor, is/was a proflific and gifted theologian who produced many learned books on a wide range of Catholic doctrinal topics. Here, he approaches an existential problem - it would even seem personal- and very realistically applies his humanistic and theological knowledge to help anyone lost and floundering.
A little masterpiece, which I whole-heartedly recommend to anyone wanting to intelligently and spiritually navigate their way out of a crisis, or that crisis of all crises, the mid life crisis