In this book James Bacik provides spiritual seekers with a one-of-a-kind overview of how spirituality and theology nourish each other in the life of the Church. Part One is a fresh and informative look at the influence of theology on spirituality from a historical perspective, from the first millennium of the Christian era up until the present. Part Two contains a series of essays that explores practical links between spirituality and theology. Topics include: --prayer. --Jesus Christ. --authority and freedom in the Church. --lay ministry. --death and the afterlife. The book is: ---timely and engaging. --will enlighten those serious about a spiritual search. --perfect for studying spirituality in a group or independently. +