Transfiguration: A Meditation on Transforming Ourselves and Our World

Spiritual leader and peace activist John Dear guides readers on the path to finding peace within, and bringing harmony to a world torn by hatred and violence, through following in the footsteps of Jesus.

Dear believes that the key to the spiritual life is not just finding inner peace, but also bringing that peace to bear on the outside world. Here, Dear uses the Gospel account of the Transfiguration, inviting readers to shape their lives along the story of Jesus and to continue his mission of love and peace. These practices have sustained him through his work in the United States, Northern Ireland, Iraq, and on his many missions for peace in war-affected places around the world.

Dividing the lifelong pursuit of peace into three distinct parts—an inner journey, a public journey, and the journey of all humanity—he delves into the challenges of learning to love ourselves as we are, diffusing the hatred we feel toward others, and embracing the choice to live in peace.

Includes questions for reflection.

(5 sessions)