In this book James Bacik provides spiritual seekers with a one-of-a-kind overview of how spirituality and theology nourish each other in the life of the Church. Part One is a fresh and informative look at the influence of theology on spirituality from a historical perspective, from the first millennium of the Christian era up until the present. Part Two contains a series of essays that explores practical links between spirituality and theology.Topics include:—prayer.—Jesus Christ.—authority and freedom in the Church.—lay ministry.—death and the afterlife.The book is:—-timely and engaging.—will enlighten those serious about a spiritual search.—perfect for studying spirituality in a group or independently.†