EDWARD L. BECK, C.P., is a Roman Catholic priest of the Passionist Community. In addition to giving retreats and workshops on spirituality nationally and internationally, Father Beck serves as a commentator on religious and faith issues for ABC News, hosting the weekly program Faith Matters Now and a weekly segment for Good Morning America Now with Chris Cuomo called Focus On Faith. Father Beck lives in New York City. Visit his website at EdwardBeck.com
Sometimes in the quest for a deeper spirituality, we need to be reminded of the basics-the fundamental stepping stones toward spiritual progress throughout life. Beck, a Catholic priest, member of the Passionist religious order, and author of God Underneath, has an extraordinary gift for diving into the Christian spiritual tradition and emerging with profound perspectives and wisdom that speak directly to the heart. For this project, Beck looks to early seventh-century mystic St. John Climacus and his classic work The Ladder of Divine Ascent, and shows, step by step, how these ancient spiritual prescriptions for the good life are just as vital today. A gifted writer and storyteller, Beck delivers straightforward, honest and at times poignant prose, tying his own life experiences in when appropriate. All of the chapters integrate helpful quotations and end with reflection questions to aid readers with their own prayers. Writing about his inspiration for this book, the author states, "I was encouraged to face my vices and demons, assured that they didn't have the power to overcome me, and then to move on." Beck conveys similar encouragement through this work, and many people will benefit. (Oct. 16) Copyright 2007 Reed Business Information.
Advance Praise for Soul Provider"Father Edward L. Beck's
Soul Provider explains the steps of a classic spiritual guidebook
in a way that is apt for the modern world and attractive and useful
to readers interested in making their lives meaningful. Anyone can
apply these instructions about what to give up and what to adopt,
whatever their own personal faith, or, indeed, even if they have
none. Here is clear evidence of the role religion can play in
promoting basic human good qualities such as love, compassion,
tolerance, and forgiveness in the world today." --His Holiness the
Dalai LamaPraise for Unlikely Ways Home"Edward Beck's book .
. . is not about abstract theory but about the concrete lives of
real people with real problems. It is hoped Father Beck tells more
stories like these." -Andrew Greeley, New York Times
bestselling author"Father Beck has not only written eloquent
stories about faith, but life. And the journeys that carry us on so
many varied paths toward hope." -Diane Sawyer, ABC News"Father Beck
has assembled a beautiful collection of stories from real people
with real problems and real faith." -The Plain Dealer
(Cleveland)
Praise for God Underneath
"A graceful and gracious work
of self-revelation and spiritual wisdom." -Los Angeles
Times"Edward Beck is one heck of a writer, and this gem of a
book is not to be missed...you will not be able to put this book
down." -Dallas Morning News
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