The Contemplative Life

by Thomas Philippe, Edward D. O'Connor

A series of sermons, originally preached to a Dominican community, on the contemplative life, the Virgin Mary, prayer, faith, the sacraments, preaching, study and other aspects of the religious life

Genres: Spirituality

127 pages, Hardcover

First published March 1, 1990

Reviews

[Allison · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book is based on notes taken at a retreat given by Fr. Thomas Philippe, OP. At times, it feels "choppy," as one would expect under these conditions. Secondly, it is a book originally written in French, so again, the reader can occasionally feel somewhat "removed" from Fr. Philippe's direct thoughts or intentions.

All this being said, I felt the book was sound and a good introduction to what it means to BE "contemplative." I am not Catholic, but felt it was an interesting book.