Abundant Abiding Love: Spirituality and Conversations with Saint Gertrude the Great

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This engaging and inspiring book offers a fresh lens on the life and spirituality of Saint Gertrude the Great, guided by the scholarly reflections of Margaret Paton. In the first half, readers encounter Gertrude’s unique and tender relationship with Jesus, her heartfelt experiences of divine presence, her exercises in prayer and her responsiveness to God’s call. The second half steps into a more conversational mode, as the author invites Gertrude into dialogue about each of her seven spiritual exercises, bringing ancient mystical practice into contemporary language.

Ideal for anyone drawn to the depth of Catholic mysticism, the heart of Christ, or the tradition of inner prayer, this book offers both scholar-level insight and accessible reflection. Perfect for personal reading, book-groups or faith formation contexts, it opens a pathway into abiding love and invites readers to dwell more deeply in the presence of God.