A Traveler Toward the Dawn

A remarkable book of a beloved priest's journey to a greater understanding of God. Striking is his learning, as we all must do, that this spiritual journey in a physical world is difficult and different for each person. Father Eagan moves to a mystic knowledge of God while living and serving in everyday life. Particulary powerful is his description of God tearing down the "House that Eagan built" and rebuilding into "Eagan's house that God built". I've had difficulty in reading Father Merton - my weakness obviously not Merton's - but Father Eagan's journey, taken in the same vein as Merton, held me in its grasp from beginning to end. I note that one reviewer read it in one sitting. I couldn't because each chapter left me emotionally drained and seeking answers to what Father was discussing. After prayer and reflection I returned each day to joining Father Eagan on his journey - a spiritual quest for Jesus. I highly recommend this little known book - an extraordinary traveler; an extra ordinary quest!

This book was given to me by a friend. He read the book in a single sitting. Impressive, considering it's 193 pages. I picked it up and began reading. I began reading the most powerful book I've read in over a decade.It's the type of book you know is inspired by a higher power. Fr O Malley definately has a flow to his writing and it that keeps you wanting more. Twice I was moved to tears, tears of sadness and joy, for life, love, for God. Although good, this book is not for everybody. It's for someone who is searching for God. It is for someone with a desire to do Gods will above all else. In the end Fr. O Malley dies of cancer and one instinctively understands that this is his way of the cross, sadness mixed with understanding that the way of the cross is never easy.I highly recommend it.

This is an inspiring story of a man who lived his life as a high school teacher and Jesuit priest, often wondering whether he was making a difference in these young people's lives. To the reader it is abundantly clear he is making an enormous difference. A must read for anyone in or considering the teaching profession.