{"product_id":"illuminating-the-way-embracing-the-wisdom-of-monks-and-mystics-paperback","title":"Illuminating the Way: Embracing the Wisdom of Monks and Mystics - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eChristine Valters Paintner\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePopular author of eight books and abbess of the online retreat center\u003ci\u003e Abbey of the Arts\u003c\/i\u003e, Christine Valters Paintner explores how the lives and spirituality of twelve monks and mystics offer distinct patterns of thought that will lead you to a deeper understanding of your strengths and areas of growth and will guide you on the path to your true spiritual identity. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eIlluminating the Way\u003c\/i\u003e, Christine Valters Paintner takes you on a journey through your inner life accompanied by twelve great monks and mystics from the Christian tradition. Each figure invites you to discover the energy and potential of a particular archetype--the inner sage in Benedict; the inner visionary in Hildegard of Bingen; and the inner orphan in Dorothy Day. From the prophet Miriam of the Hebrew scriptures to twentieth century monk Thomas Merton, Paintner offers an array of challenging and enlivening models to explore. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePaintner is beloved by readers for her creative practices, guided meditations, and beautiful prayers and poems, and she has included all of these elements in her new book to further explore the image associated with each mystic. Her insightful reflections on key selections of each mystic's writings will help you gain greater self-knowledge and experience a deeper encounter with God. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eEach chapter also includes a full-color painting of each monk or mystic by Marcy Hall with commentary by Paintner and scripture passages and mediations by Paintner's husband, John. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSupplemental materials, including a CD with music, a DVD with movement prayers, and a book that includes images, poems, and music notations are available on Paintner's website \u003ci\u003eAbbeyoftheArts.com\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChristine Valters Paintner\u003c\/b\u003e is the online abbess for Abbey of the Arts, a virtual monastery offering classes and resources on contemplative practice and creative expression. She earned a doctorate in Christian spirituality from the Graduate Theological Union in Berkeley, California, and achieved professional status as a registered expressive arts consultant and educator from the International Expressive Arts Therapy Association.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePaintner is the author of eight books on monasticism and creativity, including \u003ci\u003eThe Eyes of the Heart;\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eWater, Wind, Earth, and Fire\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e;\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eThe Artist's Rule\u003c\/i\u003e; and \u003ci\u003eThe Soul of a Pilgrim\u003c\/i\u003e. She is a columnist for the progressive Christian portal at \u003ci\u003ePatheos\u003c\/i\u003e. She leads pilgrimages in Ireland, Austria, and Germany and online retreats at her website, \u003ci\u003eabbeyofthearts.com, \u003c\/i\u003e living out her commitment as a Benedictine Oblate in Galway, Ireland, with her husband, John.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 224\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.6 x 8.9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 29, 2016\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53679972712755,"sku":"9781933495934","price":25.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/SV5f0Ia1ny9781933495934.webp?v=1784406290","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/products\/illuminating-the-way-embracing-the-wisdom-of-monks-and-mystics-paperback","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}