On Hallowing One's Diminishments

From the candid beginning of this essay to its conclusion, John Yungblut shares a sensitive discussion of the many forms of diminishment we experience in life, including birth defects, sudden natural disasters, unwilled separations, aging, and finally death itself. From his study of Teilhard de Chardin and his experience of contemplative prayer, he invites the reader into practices of mind, body, and soul that may help open us to God.