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The Spirit in the Desert: Pilgrimages to Sacred Sites in the Owens Valley

 
 
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The Spirit in the Desert: Pilgrimages to Sacred Sites in the Owens Valley

Father Brad Karelius’s vocational path did not protect him from the trials and tragedies inherent in human life. When his teenaged son began suffering from seizures, the Episcopal parish priest sought strength and solace in the wilderness of the Sierra Nevada’s Owens Valley. The primitive, ancient beauty of the desert provided Father Karelius with a sense of connection to God that his work in an Orange County Latino barrio could not. Over the years, he has made regular pilgrimages to the area, and in The Spirit in the Desert he invites readers to follow suit. While he acknowledges that different people may seek peace and serenity in different places—by the ocean, during a walk in the rain—Karelius’s deeply personal guidance through his beloved desert makes for an earnest spiritual travelogue.

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Product Details:
Author: Brad Karelius
Paperback: 162 pages
Publisher: BookSurge Publishing
Publication Date: August 28, 2009
Language: English
ISBN: 1439217211
Package Length: 9.9 inches
Package Width: 7.0 inches
Package Height: 0.4 inches
Package Weight: 0.45 pounds
Average Customer Rating: based on 3 reviews
 
 

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5Landscape and History  Oct 27, 2009
Fr. Brad Karelius has intimate knowledge of the geography and history of Southern California, including the layers of Native, Hispanic, and later settlement. It is a privilege and a joy to accompany him on these wanderings. Through Fr. Brad's eyes, we see that that the moral and spiritual life of the region is written into its landscape. This book is essential for those who enjoy reading about this region, but especially for those who wish to see and experience the places described. It contains helpful and, in some cases, critical information on how to visit safely, respectfully, and with learning and benefit. Throughout the narrative is Fr. Brad's personal guidance on broadening and deepening your relationship with God through the experience of the desert.

5A call to a desert journey  Oct 02, 2009
I felt pulled to the desert throughout this book as I read of the past people who lived in these parts of the Owens valley, and then was given precise instructions and maps to reach these sacred sites. I've been to the Owens Valley, and there is this sense of the spirit there, but you can drive or walk right by these spaces without knowing it. Father Brad wants us to be there with him.
This book will compel you to visit these sacred sites, and perhaps find the same peace and transformation that Brad did. I'm so thankful for this book, because now I know exactly how to get to these places on my own, both physically and spiritually.


5Spirit In The Desert - wonderful!  Sep 22, 2009
Brad's wisdom is much needed in this anxiety ridden world. We are enriched by his experiences and encouraged to seek "desert places" of our own. For those fortunate enough to be able to seek out the Owens Valley, this wonderful guide will enhance the journey. Enjoy.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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