"Using the 14th-century spiritual classic The Cloud of Unknowing as both a jumping-off place and a sustained point of reference, Meninger does a powerful, even stunning job of explaining contemplative prayer and making it approachable for any seeker. In a nurturing, practical, and easy-to-understand manner, and with an obvious affection for his subject. Meinger deals with the yearning search for God through prayer and with the distractions that can impede it - unforgivingness, will, distortions of imagination, memory, and intellect. The result is an excellent guide for anyone interested in deepening his or her Christian prayer life."