Popular author of eight books and abbess of the online retreat center Abbey of the Arts, Christine Valters Paintner explores how the lives and spirituality of twelve monks and mystics offer distinct patterns of thought that will guide you on the path to your true spiritual identity.
In Illuminating the Way, 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.
Paintner is beloved by readers for her creative practices, guided meditations, and beautiful prayers and poems, and she has included all of these elements 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.
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Christine Valters Paintner is the web-based abbess of Abbey of the Arts, a virtual monastery offering online courses on contemplative practice and creative expression. She holds a doctorate in Christian spirituality and is a Benedictine oblate. She is the author of The Eyes of the Heart; Water, Wind, Earth, and Fire; and The Artist s Rule and is a columnist for the progressive Christian portal at Patheos.
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