Tears of an Innocent God, by Elias Marechal
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Tears of an Innocent God invites the reader to explore the ways of the One who would have us perceive, listen, and love as Christ did, and still does: not by imitation, but through a gradual inner transformation. The book outlines two kinds of contemplation, the first involving activity on the part of the person seeking intimacy with God. Contemplation of the second kind is sudden, unexpected: a gift of God unmediated by the senses, intellect, memory, or imagination. The author speaks of the healing, transformative power of inner silence, and of the mysterious Round Dance of the Trinity. The author recalls his near death experience at ten, and the time when God suddenly appeared to protect him, minutes before he would have been murdered. Brother Elias relives his long sojourn on an island off the coast of Spain, where he meditated for many hours each day. After every chapter, he describes practices related to deep inner prayer, and to skillful ways of dealing with harmful thoughts and feelings. Brother Elias draws attention to the goal shared by all human beings: to become kindness incarnate, while living Christs paradigm of radical equality and inclusivity. He stresses the importance of becoming a whole person by integrating the inner with the outer sides of life. Tears of an Innocent God explores deeper levels of faith and ways to pray with gentle strength.
Tears of an Innocent God, by Elias Marechal - Amazon Sales Rank: #772721 in Books
- Brand: Paulist Press
- Published on: 2015-09-01
- Original language: English
- Number of items: 1
- Dimensions: 7.89" h x .35" w x 5.49" l, .0 pounds
- Binding: Paperback
- 240 pages
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful. I was delighted by Elias Marechal’s previous book By Art Anderson I was delighted by Elias Marechal’s previous book, Dancing Madly Backwards, which I often kept by my bedside. I am even more enchanted with his present book, Tears of an Innocent God, which is now by my bedside, too. Elias writes in a dialect that is common to all souls; and, yet, it is as if he is speaking only to me. That is the gift and power of his writing.As I begin to pick up the thread of meaning in each portion of the various conversations that comprise his book, I find strange, new ways to understand many of the mysteries of my own life that suddenly do not seem strange or new at all. Elias’ insights, drawn from the simplicity and the complexities of his personal odyssey, become my insights in the context of my own life. It is as if I have intuitively understood them all along but just needed someone like Elias to speak the obvious clearly to me.Turning the pages of Tears of an Innocent God was for me a little like touching the hem of Jesus’ garment. I felt something holy and healing flow into me. If you are yearning for a balm to soothe a wounded soul, you will find it in these pages. If you are searching for meaning in those confounding and inexplicable events in life, you will find it here, too. And so also will you find a sense of your own innate nobility as well as the means to benevolence, forgiveness, and self-acceptance, if that’s what’s missing in your life. It’s all here.The Foreword to this book, written by a lifelong friend of Elias, is a treasure in itself. It captures and hands to us in eloquent prose some sparkles and reflections from the finely cut facets of Elias’ remarkable life. It introduces us to the man and invites us into his immense abode of kindness, grace, and wisdom. Having read the Foreword, I, too, felt like a lifelong friend of Elias. More than a friend, a brother!I am now doing something I have never done before with any book other than the Bible. I am ordering a copy of Tears of an Innocent God for each of my seven grown children to share with their families and friends. I wish them all to find, as I did in the pages of this book, the joy, the surprise, and the assurance of God’s compassionate presence in everyday life. And I have a feeling that this book is also going to be the perfect Christmas present to send to many of my friends.I close by encouraging you to not read Tears of an Innocent God but, rather, to savor and slowly assimilate it, portion by portion. It has layers of meaning that cannot be grabbed, only absorbed. It’s that kind of book.
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful. I predict this book will become a contemplative classic By Carl McColman Here's a book that weaves together stories, dream sequences, thoughtful reflection, and spiritual practices to form a brilliant exercise in contemplative insight. Elias Marechal, a Trappist monk with a strong appreciation for the wisdom of the world's great contemplative traditions, pulls from an almost dizzying array of sources: stories from his own life, Jewish folklore, the wisdom of the mystics, interfaith dialogue, tales from monasteries (his own and others) and keen insight into the many-faceted nature of human suffering, particularly concerning racism, anti-Semitism, and the violence of war. The result is a refreshingly honest book of spiritual counsel, that never floats off into pious platitudes but remains grounded both in authentic life experience and in the liberating wisdom of Jesus, whom Marechal describes as a voice for “radical equality and inclusivity.” Although each of the five “conversations” in the book culminates with instructions for a prayer or contemplative practice, this is not just another spiritual self-help book. If anything, this is a book that will challenge you, wherever you are, to take your hunger for God to a deeper, truer, more real place. This book is lyrically written, intelligent yet embodied, accessible yet challenging. I’ve never made this bold of a prediction for any other contemporary book, but I’ll say it now: I think this is a book that contemplatives will still be reading centuries from now. It’s that good.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful. In this wonderful book Br By Mark Dohle Thoughts on“Tears of an innocent God”By Br. Elias MarechalI was honored to recieve a signed copy of this book from Br. Elias and will read it more than once. Below or some thoughts on the book.Each human being has a unique relationship with God. At the same time because of our shared humanity there is a commonality that allows us to speak of our experiences that may be a help to others. In fact our experiences and thoughts about our lives, struggles and relationship with God can also bring healing for those who listen and read. For the Holy Spirit speaks through us all, all we need do is to learn to listen and ponder in silence. The human heart as it grows and becomes more deeply human, less fearful and more compassionate, is in reality taking on the ‘Heart of Christ’. In this wonderful book Br. Elias is truly giving us a glimpse into his heart that is enveloped by the love of God. Elias is a humble man, who knows of his own need for continue healing, he is a true wounded healer, something we are all called to be.There are stories that Br. Elias shares that are touching, even heart breaking that can give some insight into the mystery of Infinite Love. He understands that for God to love us completely there has to be a ‘seeing’ that is total, for to know all is to understand all.In the Chapter titled “The Radiant Christ”, we get an insight into how Jesus saw others: “Christ’s gaze pierces the insides of the Romans, each one squatting over broken glass-the wreckage of their inner lives. Many have collapsed into spiritual oblivion and emotional stupor. By day, their mouths squeeze into thin lines; by night, they are captive to fitful dreams filled with hanging sentences, broken phrases and soundless screams.”“Christ knows all this, which is why—right in the middle of his passion—he stands absolutely still and asks his Father to forgive the unaware for they do not know what they are doing”.The above quote speaks to me, for I see myself in the ‘Romans’. For I at times feel as if I am alienated not only from myself and others, but from God as well. Once we understand that all is seen, we learn that there is no need to try hide from God, or from ourselves, from what lies within our souls. For God is the true eternal foundation that we can stand from, love unchanging, grace filled, bringing all of our inner struggles and fragmentation to a place that is healing.While having a deep faith in Christ Jesus and grounded in his faith, Br. Elias also has a deep insight in how the Holy Spirit works in others faith paths. In the Chapter titled “When God’s Ways Seem Irrational”, he relates a story about how an old man, a Buddhist monk from Tibet dealt with being imprisoned by the communist. His name was Patrul. For the first week he was kept in a cell (a box) constructed in such a way that he could not fully stand, nor stretch out, a true torture, a level of cruelty that only we humans could think up. After a week, a guard dragged him semi-conscious into a windowless cell. For fifteen years this old man suffered unspeakable torture and deprivation. When he was released he was able to travel to the large Tibetan settlement in India. What touched me deeply is what this monk told the Dali Lama after he gently asked him this question: “Tell me, Patrul, was there ever a time when you felt in serious danger?” His answer: “Only when I sensed the possibility of losing the compassion I felt toward my captors—one in particular. The loss of compassion would have split my heart in two”When the Dali Lama asks him if he hates the Chinese, his response is always the same: “Why would I want to drag more hatred into the world”? The love that this man has and the compassion truly point to the work of the “Living Flame of Love” that St. John of the Cross talks about. Did not this monk see, in the way that Christ saw those, who brought about his own death in such a cruel and unjust manner?There is so much richness in this book that it needs to be read slowly and perhaps more than once. In a world that often places our inner growth towards Infinite Love to an unimportant place, this book can enliven people from any tradition to begin the journey toward a love that we can only dive into, experience, but never truly understand. That is the joy of the Eternal Journey. God cannot be owned, captured, fit into some narrow theology or ideology. For in that beautiful soul, the old Tibetan monk, will not a Christian see the Heart of Christ at work?I have only scratched the surface of this book, but I highly recommend it to everyone, no matter their faith path.Each human being has a unique relationship with God. At the same time because of our shared humanity there is a commonality that allows us to speak of our experiences that may be a help to others. In fact our experiences and thoughts about our lives, struggles and relationship with God can also bring healing for those who listen and read. For the Holy Spirit speaks through us all, all we need do is to learn to listen and ponder in silence. The human heart as it grows and becomes more deeply human, less fearful and more compassionate, is in reality taking on the ‘Heart of Christ’. In this wonderful book Br. Elias is truly giving us a glimpse into his heart that is enveloped by the love of God. Elias is a humble man, who knows of his own need for continue healing, he is a true wounded healer, something we are all called to be.There are stories that Br. Elias shares that are touching, even heart breaking that can give some insight into the mystery of Infinite Love. He understands that for God to love us completely there has to be a ‘seeing’ that is total, for to know all is to understand all.In the Chapter titled “The Radiant Christ”, we get an insight into how Jesus saw others: “Christ’s gaze pierces the insides of the Romans, each one squatting over broken glass-the wreckage of their inner lives. Many have collapsed into spiritual oblivion and emotional stupor. By day, their mouths squeeze into thin lines; by night, they are captive to fitful dreams filled with hanging sentences, broken phrases and soundless screams.”“Christ knows all this, which is why—right in the middle of his passion—he stands absolutely still and asks his Father to forgive the unaware for they do not know what they are doing”.The above quote speaks to me, for I see myself in the ‘Romans’. For I at times feel as if I am alienated not only from myself and others, but from God as well. Once we understand that all is seen, we learn that there is no need to try hide from God, or from ourselves, from what lies within our souls. For God is the true eternal foundation that we can stand from, love unchanging, grace filled, bringing all of our inner struggles and fragmentation to a place that is healing.While having a deep faith in Christ Jesus and grounded in his faith, Br. Elias also has a deep insight in how the Holy Spirit works in others faith paths. In the Chapter titled “When God’s Ways Seem Irrational”, he relates a story about how an old man, a Buddhist monk from Tibet dealt with being imprisoned by the communist. His name was Patrul. For the first week he was kept in a cell (a box) constructed in such a way that he could not fully stand, nor stretch out, a true torture, a level of cruelty that only we humans could think up. After a week, a guard dragged him semi-conscious into a windowless cell. For fifteen years this old man suffered unspeakable torture and deprivation. When he was released he was able to travel to the large Tibetan settlement in India. What touched me deeply is what this monk told the Dali Lama after he gently asked him this question: “Tell me, Patrul, was there ever a time when you felt in serious danger?” His answer: “Only when I sensed the possibility of losing the compassion I felt toward my captors—one in particular. The loss of compassion would have split my heart in two”When the Dali Lama asks him if he hates the Chinese, his response is always the same: “Why would I want to drag more hatred into the world”? The love that this man has and the compassion truly point to the work of the “Living Flame of Love” that St. John of the Cross talks about. Did not this monk see, in the way that Christ saw those, who brought about his own death in such a cruel and unjust manner?There is so much richness in this book that it needs to be read slowly and perhaps more than once. In a world that often places our inner growth towards Infinite Love to an unimportant place, this book can enliven people from any tradition to begin the journey toward a love that we can only dive into, experience, but never truly understand. That is the joy of the Eternal Journey. God cannot be owned, captured, fit into some narrow theology or ideology. For in that beautiful soul, the old Tibetan monk, will not a Christian see the Heart of Christ at work?I have only scratched the surface of this book, but I highly recommend it to everyone, no matter their faith path.
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