Being in Love: The Practice of Christian Prayer

by William Johnston

New, hardcover

176 pages, Paperback

Published April 1, 1988

About the author

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William Johnston, a Jesuit missionary living in Japan, has extensive knowledge both of Western spirituality and mysticism and also, through his experiences in Japan, of Eastern spirituality and mysticism, especially Zen Buddhism.

An authority on fourteenth century spirituality, he has translated several works from the contemplative traditions of both East and West, as well as work by the great Japanese novelist Shusaku Endo.

Reviews

[April Aasheim · Rating 4 out of 5]

It took me a while to 'get this' one. I read it years ago but kept it for some reason. Throughout the last ten years Ive picked it up again and again, and slowly it started seeping into my brain. Yes, I could assimilate my Christian views with Eastern thinking. The student (me) just wasnt ready to when I began the journey.

For writing, I'd probably give it three stars. For content, I gave it four because I found it very useful. Everyone will get something different out of it, and some will get nothing. But if you are into the eastern/western merging of spiritual philosophies, this is a very interesting book.

[Frank · Rating 5 out of 5]

Johnston, and Irish priest living in Tokyo for most of his life has a fresh way to weave Eastern prayer with Christian prayer and coming out with something very spiritual. He leans heavily towards contemplation or the prayer of quiet or prayer of the heart. I really enjoy reading his books.