Father Thomas Dubay, S.M., was a well-known retreat master and expert in the spiritual life.
A Marist Priest, Father took a Ph.D. from Catholic University of America and taught at major seminary level for about fifteen years. He spent the last three decades giving retreats and writing books (over twenty at last count) on various aspects of the spiritual life.
He is an expert on the teachings and writings of the two mystical doctors of the Church, John of the Cross and Teresa of Avila.
Just truly great. I have much I could, and want to, say. I’ll refrain.
My short thoughts are: I have really appreciated and benefitted from all I’ve read of Dubay. This was no exception. I had forgotten what a wonderfully engaging author he is, and this makes me want to return to some of his other works once again.
As it relates to the topic at hand, he tackled it marvelously. Scriptural, clear, broad, practical. It’s right up there with Bonhoeffer’s Life Together.
A very worthwhile read, and I recommend highly to anyone seeking to build a healthy Christian community.