In this book, the author shares but a few brief reflections on a much larger story, that of the spiritual journey. Writing not only for himself but on behalf of many, the author speaks of what a growing number of persons are experiencing as a rather dark moment in their spiritual journey as Roman Catholics. Something of that darkness is expressed in the following sentiments: - Spiritual needs and hungers are not being satisfied. - The laity have no voice in the church. - The gulf between the laity and the magisterium continues - to grow only wider. - "Churchianity" has superceded...