Do It Anyway: Deep Spirituality Meets Real Life
- ISBN-10
- 0692895183
- ISBN-13
- 9780692895184
- Pages
- 234
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2017-05-18
- Publisher
- Patheos Press
- Author
- Gerard Murphy
Description
Through a unique mix of memoir, cutting-edge spirituality, scientific commentary and philosophical reflection, Murphy's debut book presents a compelling series of reflections on the human community of the 21st century. From modern warfare and the digital age, to the food industry, parenting and intelligent design, this witty Irish writer weaves an evolutionary tale of the human condition in chameleon beauty and rawness. Written in an engaging, whimsical and witty voice, the author takes us on a roller coaster ride from the undulating hills of his Irish youth to the sunburnt plains of California. From ordained ministry to marriage, parenthood and beyond, Murphy draws on his experiences and his deep spiritual questing, to reflect on a legion of issues that challenge the contemporary world and church. A deeply spiritual book brimming with earthy and honest openness, Murphy blends science, music and social critique, to unveil the "Uncontainable Fire" fueling the entire created order. He does not hold back in challenging the outmoded paradigms that have dismally failed us in the past. And he thoughtfully reflects on how a deeper human consciousness can engage the global, planetary, and cosmic horizons of our times. In the author's words, "From the outset it has been my intention to write a book that would be engaging, provocative, entertaining, personal, and inspirational. A book written in an unplugged, conversational, somewhat raw style: memoir interwoven with topical matters of public interest, world events and human idiosyncrasies filtered through a spiritual/moral lens; and a book with perhaps more existential questions for the reader to chew on than fabricated answers." Written by a gifted and skillful storyteller, this is a timely book to be read and cherished by discerning seekers for years to come.
