In The Shattered Lantern: Rediscovering a Felt Presence of God, Ronald Rolheiser presents three contemplative traditions within Western Christianity which can be catalysts for everyday spirituality. Tapping into these resources we move beyond contemporary blocks to God such as narcissism, pragmatism, and restlessness. Rolheiser, a Catholic, believes that contemplation gives us methods to focus our awareness, to purify the heart, and to renew our sense of wonder. This book gives us reason to rejoice in ancient spiritual tools which can serve us well in the future.