Amazon.com Product Description (ISBN 0809121042, Paperback)

With the wisdom, compassion, and disarming honesty that have made him one of the world's most beloved spiritual figures, Cardinal Hume revealed important lessons of the spiritual life to the monks under his care at Ampleforth Abbey. Now, these timeless teachings are gathered together in this book. Touching on such universal issues as humility, obedience, commitment, wholeheartedness, happiness, and inner peace, Cardinal Hume's words not only give us a compelling insider's look at Christian monastic life, but offer profound insight and encouragement to all those who search for God.