The Late Anthony de Mello SJ was a renowned spiritual writer, director, and therapist whose work continues to inspire people with new vision and renewed understanding of the kind of reality God invites us all to share. He speaks of the kind if Truth-filled vision required to fully appreciate this kingdom of God which Jesus assures us is 'at hand' and has indeed 'come near'.
The question of course is "If this kingdom is so close, why can't I see it? Why am I still unhappy, unsatisfied, depressed or angry? If the kingdom is in our midst, why does there remain so much suffering in my life and the world around me?"
In a three-part series filled with deep spiritual and therapeutic insight as well as thought-provoking and entertaining storytelling, de Mello offers a simple, yet extremely challenging answer to these questions. The answer to perceiving and living in the kingdom "on earth as it is in heaven"? Wake up...
Friday, June 11, 2010
Anthony de Mello on Prayer and Waking Up to Reality - Part 1
2:40 PM
Christ The King Parish
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