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Praying Naked: The Spirituality of Anthony de Mello
by J. Francis Sj. Stroud
Product Group: Book
Publisher: Image (2005-09-20)
ISBN: 0385513143
EAN: 9780385513142
Dewy Decimal #: 248.482
Paperback: 256 pages
Release Date: 2005-09-20
SKU: 07050014
Condition: New As issued no jac
Comments: New book. Trade paperback with no marks or creases. Appears unread. Beautiful book.
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Editorial Reviews
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Product Description
In his books Awareness and The Way to Love, among others, the internationally acclaimed spiritual guide Anthony de Mello presented an approach to spirituality that integrated the ancient traditions of the East with the psychological and philosophical perspectives of the West. Twenty years after his death, de Mello’s books continue to attract readers and his work remains a powerful influence on contemporary spiritual thought and practices. J. Francis Stroud, S.J., who helped de Mello with his hugely successful lectures, seminars, and books, has dedicated himself to keeping de Mello’s teachings alive through the de Mello Spirituality Center at Fordham University. In Praying Naked, Father Stroud draws on his peerless understanding of de Mello’s works to help readers keep their lives on track and navigate their own spiritual journeys. In clear, simple language, he explains how to master de Mello’s approach to meditation and shows that meditating for even as little as three minutes a day can resolve the problems caused by difficult life conditions and guide us on the quest for spiritual happiness, self-discovery, and self-awareness.
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Customer Reviews
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The work stands on its on.
Rating  (2)
Date: 2007-01-04
5 out of 6 customers found this reveiw helpful
Anthony de Mello is such an awesome writer that he doesn't need someone piggy-backing on his work. Read de Mello's original works rather than this book.
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EASY READING, BUT SPIRITUALITY-LITE
Rating  (4)
Date: 2006-12-04
11 out of 13 customers found this reveiw helpful
EASY READING, BUT SPIRITUALITY-LITE
There are lots of quotations in this book; in fact almost half of its pages are blank except for single quotations. The quotes are pretty good too, but their relationship to the text is not always evident. There are lots of good stories, most of them familiar, especially if you've read de Mello. And then there is the teaching. The author says he wishes to give the reader "as much pure de Mello as possible," but he has no trouble fitting in principles from Deepak Chopra, Tony Robbins, Joan Borysenko, John Bradshaw, Eric Berne, Stephen Covey, et al. The important question addressed is not "Who is God," but "Who am I?" And the heart and soul of this book, according to the author (p. 121), is found in three stories that say freedom from inflexibility, rigidity and external pressure will lead to a breakthrough where we will get rid of our programming, wake up to who we are, and experience things making sense. There's a lot more good advice as well: admit you are asleep, become able to listen, stay alert, get rid of illusions about yourself and others, be grateful, be intimate with nature, be non-judgmental, focus, surround yourself with happy people, think positively, learn to correct self-created emotions, etc. All of this is good mental hygiene and much good psychological advice gathered together in one place, but is it spirituality? And, in particular, is this really a summary of the spirituality of a recognized Christian spiritual master, Catholic priest, and vowed Jesuit religious? There is little about God, Christ, or a relationship with either, little that could not be espoused and taught by an atheist. It's an easy book to get through and a good one to practice, but thin soup for someone who is expecting a more hearty meal.
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Refreshing and Encouraging
Rating  (5)
Date: 2006-08-05
8 out of 9 customers found this reveiw helpful
A marvellous presentation of de Mello's approach -- I think better for today's readers than de Mello's books themselves. The aim is to bring the reader into contact way down deep with himself where alone he can find God as He wishes to be found. I profited greatly and recommend this to all and not only to christians.
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