David wrote for the Catholic Universe Newspaper for very many years until its closure, so I was thrilled when he agreed to write for the newly launched Universe Catholic Weekly last year. Through his regular weekly columns on Spiritual Theology, I know from first-hand experience that David has helped countless readers to come to a deeper understanding of their faith and to the centrality of prayer in their lives. Reading David’s work is always a spiritually enriching experience, and this book is no exception. I have great pleasure in commending it to readers. ~ Michael Winterbottom, Managing Editorial Director, Universe Catholic Weekly

I waited over 65 years for David Torkington’s teaching on mystical theology. If only I had known at the beginning of my religious life what I have now learnt from him, it would have made me a far better person than the man I am now. ~ Fr Gregory Cistercian Monk of Our Lady of Bamenda Abbey, Cameroon

Working with David for twelve years when he was the Director of the Brentwood Diocesan Retreat and Conference Centre in London, was the happiest time in my life. After introducing me to the new biblical theology he encouraged me and others to return to the classical Dominican tradition. He did this firstly by encouraging us to attend a year-long renewal course organised and run by the Dominican fathers from the Angelicum in Rome, and then to immerse ourselves in the spirituality of the first Dominicans. Without this our reform could not have taken place. ~ Sr Margarita Schwind OP, Foundress of the Dominican Sisters of St Joseph, Sway, England

Every book David Torkington writes is about prayer, true deep prayer, but so simply expressed, so colloquial, clear as spring water and as refreshing. We can so easily read about prayer, about love, about Christian service and in the emotional happiness of our reading come to think that we are actually doing what we are only feeling. Fortunately, no one is more aware of this danger than David Torkington. He is passionately committed to stripping from the reader those veils of illusion that allow what is said to be enjoyed in theory only. His books should be mandatory reading. ~ Sr Wendy Beckett, Hermit

I thank God because with David Torkington’s course on prayer now hopefully in book format mysticism no longer seems so mysterious. It’s not just for “weirdos!” ~ Janessa Ramos, 3x Emmy Award-winning journalist

David Torkington is spiritually generous and is a master at creatively teaching prayer with unforgettable words. ~ Marilyn Nash, Author and Artist

Thank you, David, I have come to realize that in my own protestant church the teaching of mystical theology doesn’t exist and therefore the teaching of my church has been deprived of the essential connection between ourselves and Christ. We are truly poor. I always felt that I was outside my own church because I saw Christ and heard Him speaking to me. Well, that is just me. Keep doing what you are because your teaching will one day save the church we both love. ~ Rev Anneli Sinkko, Australia

This is one of those rare books that far from failing to deliver, far exceeds the promises made in the publicity produced to promote it. If those who want to become priests or join religious orders are given a copy of this book, then a major step forward will have been made to bring about the long awaited renewal in the Church. Sr Bernadine OSF ~ Sr Bernadine OFS, Secular Franciscan Order

David Torkington is spiritually generous and is a master at creatively teaching prayer with unforgettable words. ~ Marilyn Nash Creator of Handmade Rosaries, Endorsement written after reading extracts of book in spiritualdirection.com

For years now I've been printing off David Torkington's articles as they appeared on RC Spiritual Direction and placing them in a 3-ring notebook. How happy I am that a handier reference...an actual book...may soon be available. His writings are some of the most consistently understandable and well developed I've come across....and his encouragement which is also included is very much welcome to struggling pilgrims. ~ Annie C follower at spiritualdirection.com, Endorsement written after reading extracts of book in spiritualdirection.com

David Torkington's book has transformed my prayer life. He explains the mystical in a plain understandable way without losing the mystery of God's love for us. And I've read dozens of books on prayer. I highly recommend this book for everyone! ~ Michele follower at spiritualdirection.com, Annie C follower at spiritualdirection.com

In this season of Thanksgiving, how thankful I am for David Torkington! . . . for the clarity of his communication; for his fidelity to truths well-established in our Catholic Tradition but so woefully neglected in modern practice; and for his deep commitment to teach "the little ones" what is essential . . . unto love and God's glory. God bless you, David! Alleluia! ~ Paul Brandenburg follower at spiritualdirection.com, Endorsement written after reading extracts of book in spiritualdirection.com

Thank you David - I have come to realize that in my own protestant church the teaching of mystical theology doesn't exist and therefore the teaching of my church has been deprived of the essential connection between ourselves and Christ. We are truly poor. I always felt that I was outside my own church because I saw Christ and heard Him speaking to me. Well, that is just me. Keep doing what you are because your teaching will one day save the church we both love. ~ Rev Anneli Sinkko - Australia, Endorsement written after reading extracts of book in spiritualdirection.com

‘Not even death will mean separation because in Christ they will all be united together once more, to travel as one on the final journey into the fullness of love.’ I can’t come up with the proper words to express how beautiful these words are. ~ Jimmy Lezzi follower at spiritualdirection.com, Endorsement written after reading extracts of book in spiritualdirection.com

David, your course which will hopefully be published in a book has touched my heart and made it stretch even further towards God. May you be blessed as you have blessed us in sharing your gift of writing. ~ Karen DeFrees follower at spiritualdirection.com, Endorsement written after reading extracts of book in spiritualdirection.com

I thank God because with David Torkington’s course on prayer now hopefully in book format mysticism no longer seems so mysterious. It’s not just for “weirdos!” ~ Janessa Ramos 3x Emmy Award-winning journalist., Endorsement written after reading extracts of book in spiritualdirection.com