Path of the Purified Heart
The Spiritual Journey as Transformation
Published on 1. February 2012
204 pages
978-1-62189-148-2 (ISBN)
Description
Path of the Purified Heart traces the classic Christian spiritual journey toward transformation into the likeness of Christ in a unique, fascinating way. Drawing on the voices of wise elders from the past and present, Dunham illumines the common path all Christians and spiritual seekers may take toward union with God. Through the motifs of the liturgical year and the labyrinth, the author weaves in her own journey on this path during her "year of purification."
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Laura Dunham is a Presbyterian minister and Benedictine oblate. Her professional life spans more than four decades as a college professor and administrator, a pastor and church leader. She now teaches, leads workshops, and writes about spiritual formation and transformation. Her previous books include Graceful Living: Your Faith, Values, and Money in Changing Times. She invites inquiries about her work through her website and blog at www.healingandwisdom.com.
Content
- Intro
- Path of the Purified Heart
- Dedication
- Introduction
- Part 1: Purification
- Chapter 1: Beginning My Year of Purification
- Chapter 2: The Labyrinth as the Spiritual Journey
- Chapter 3: Fall
- Chapter 4: Stepping onto the Path
- Chapter 5: Winter
- Chapter 6: The Purified Heart
- Part 2: Illumination
- Chapter 7: Spring
- Chapter 8: Resting in the Heart of God
- Part 3: Union with God
- Chapter 9: Summer
- Chapter 10: Companions on the Journey
- About the Author
- Bibliography
