Since his conversion from Judaism, Charles Rich has sought to lead a contemplative life while still in world. He has shared the results of his meditations with a few intimate friends. It is these that make up this book--short, pithy reflections on a unique spiritual life.
Since his conversion from Judaism, Charles Rich has sought to lead a contemplative life while still in world. He has shared the results of his meditat...
From Ronda Chervin's Introduction: "Twenty-seven years ago I had the joy of meeting a giant of the Faith--a lay contemplative, Charles Rich. . . . One of the strongest themes running through the letters . . . is that of the way spiritual love in Christ is a foretaste of heaven. Already in this life, if we are careful to purify our love of anything not of Him, we can experience the joy of the union of persons which will be ours completely in eternity."
From Ronda Chervin's Introduction: "Twenty-seven years ago I had the joy of meeting a giant of the Faith--a lay contemplative, Charles Rich. . . . One...
Charles Rich came to this country as a boy from Hungary, converted to Catholicism from Judaism at the age of thirty-eight and lived as a lay contemplative for more than half of his ninety-five years. In this book he shares his spiritual journey, drawing on the literature that inspired him.
Charles Rich came to this country as a boy from Hungary, converted to Catholicism from Judaism at the age of thirty-eight and lived as a lay contempla...
For readers of The Holy Dybbuk, inspired by the letters of Charles Rich, this is a luminous collection of the intimate letters exchanged between two soul friends.
For readers of The Holy Dybbuk, inspired by the letters of Charles Rich, this is a luminous collection of the intimate letters exchanged between two s...
