Peter Rudge

The Formula to Say... to Do... to be... in Contemplation for Christians Peter Rudge

In this book by Gold Coast author, Peter Rudge traces the beginnings of contemplation in the early life of the church. It begins by recounting the lives and achievements of three main saints, St Antony, St Hilarion and St Pachomius, and continues with a discussion about the establishment of women's contemplative communities through the centuries. Peter provides an insightful, learned, in-depth historical narration that will appeal to the devout and the secular reader alike. The author recounts his personal experiences of visiting six women's contemplative communities as leader of a team of consultants, and in corresponding for 35 years with one of the sisters he met during the visitation. Chapters 6 through 10 disclose 'the formula' itself, with the author providing insights into marriage and the situation of those 'who marry not', along with suggestions to those who wish to pray in the contemplative way. Rare visionary experiences are also covered in The Formula, with the author suggesting that such visions are available to all who respond to the words of Jesus: "Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God". Peter Rudge is an accomplished author with several books and various other publications to his name.