Contemplative Enigmas: Insights and Aid on the Path to Deeper Prayer

by Fr. Donald Haggerty

Despite signs in recent decades of a crisis in the Church, a countercurrent of intense interest in prayer and a close relationship with God is clearly at work today. A deeper esteem for contemplation has accompanied this turning to prayer, and many people desire spiritual direction and guidance. Written by a recognized expert on contemplative prayer, this book concentrates on the interior hardships experienced by souls who give themselves to God wholeheartedly. More than a summary of the symptoms of interior trial, these poignant observations are the fruit of the author's many years in retreat work. Personal experience, not simply knowledge of the spiritual tradition, inform his concise, carefully crafted comments. Throughout the book, the writing invites the reader to ponder the subject of spiritual darkness, perplexity, and other struggles in the spiritual life always in the light of the loving God, who draws souls into greater surrender to himself.

Genres: Religion, Catholic, Theology, Spirituality, Prayer

288 pages, Paperback

Published January 15, 2020

Reviews

[Maureen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fr. Haggerty has the incredible gift of expressing the most sublime spiritual truths in a way that is so beautifully revealing to a contemplative soul. Someone seeking a deeper prayer life and a personal encounter with God would benefit so much from reading all of Fr. Haggerty’s books. He is able to articulate those experiences and struggles in prayer that one can undergo and not understand. What a great grace for us that he is willing to share these insights that have obviously come about through his own experiences in contemplative prayer.

[Kevin W · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fourth book of his I’ve read. Loved every one.