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The Soul of a Pilgrim Featured in the Patheos Book Club

Pilgrimage book coverThe Soul of a Pilgrim is featured in the Patheos book club for the first half of June and to kick things off the lovely Deborah Arca interviewed me. I am very touched by her beautiful introduction:

“One of my very favorite writers on the spiritual life is Christine Valters Paintner, an author, Benedictine Oblate, and Abbess of the online retreat center Abbey of the Arts. When one of her emails graces my inbox, I notice my pulse slowing, and I take a deep inhale and exhale. For I know reading one of her essays inviting me to once again slow down, pay attention to my senses and the world around me and embrace the spiritual journey will stir some deep longing within, resonate with my heart and inspire a new practice. We would all do well with a daily dose of Christine VP in our lives.”

To read the interview with me click here>>

To visit the Book Club page click here>>

Bruce Epperly responds to my book in his blog post Everyday Pilgrimage>>

Lisa Burgess responds to my book in her blog post Design Your Own Pilgrimage>>

Please also consider leaving a review at Amazon.com for The Soul of a Pilgrim. A deep bow of gratitude to everyone who has already taken the time to do so!

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