Morton T. Kelsey (1917–2001)

Drawing on his many years of experience as a spiritual director and counselor, Morton Kelsey shares in a very personal way his insights on spiritual friendship. From the desert of his own doubt to his discovery of the mystery of love, Kelsey's personal witness speaks to all of us.

This book provides both a rationale and a method of Christian meditation. It provides one simple way to encounter the Divine Lover. "This approach is particularly helpful for those who have doubts about the possibility or the value of meditation for whatever reason. . . . It is a practical manual for those who would like to try out this method of finding the encounter, learning what it is like and practicing it." from the book cover

Seven people--the woman who had everything, the rejected lover, the burned-out priest, the hardened criminal, the Communist Party worker, etc.-- tell stories of their having been healed of personal suffering by reflecting on the sufferings of Christ.

Set Your Hearts on the Greatest Gift as a profoundly warm and personal expose' on love. Using real life experiences and his acute insights Kelsey draws us into the excitement of a life based on the essence of God. He teaches us how to be open to love and what it means to love one another.