“ For 20 years this book has been a source of wisdom in guidance for people serious about prayer. Now a revised edition mix Thomas Green’s classic work available to a new generation seeking guidance and prayer beyond the beginnings. Mini who have discovered the joy of prayer find themselves confused and discouraged when the water of consolation stops flowing. Drawing from his long experience as a spiritual director, Fr. Green offers a clear and uncomplicated explanation of what the difficulties and consolations of mature prayer are all about. Well versed in the work of Teresa of Avila, John of the Cross, and Ignatius of Loyola, he makes the wisdom of these great masters accessible. He leads ordinary people, who do not consider themselves to be mystics or contemplatives, to discover that these masters are indeed speaking to them and offering just the right guidance on how to proceed when prayer becomes difficult and dry.”