<b>Thomas Keating was a Cistercian monk who founded the worldwide ''Contemplative Outreach'', teaching people the art of meditation. </b><b><i>Invitation to Love</i> provides a road map for the journey that begins when Centering Prayer is seriously undertaken. </b>Pointing to some of the recognizable landmarks on this journey, as well as to its ultimate destination, Father Keating addresses common questions regarding contemplative practice: How will it affect my life? Where does it lead us spiritually? What obstacles will I encounter along the way? How does it work? Following on from <i>Open Mind, Open Heart,</i> this book establishes a dialogue between the insights of contemporary psychology and the classic Christian spiritual masters, providing a solid conceptual background for the practice of Centering Prayer. This is a practical book, articulating the stages of the process of spiritual growth, and outlining how we might develop a deeper relationship with God and move from contempla