Holiness: A Guide for Beginners

My title says it all. A great little book that is easy to read and put into practice. Buy it!

Van Zeller does it again here, as he does in his book on suffering, by being concise and deep in his insights. He defines holiness as giving glory to God, and he tells you how to pursue holiness. In contrast to so many of our stereotypes of holiness, he makes clear that holiness is rewarding in this present life and not just in the afterlife. He also makes clear that cheerfulness and joy are hallmarks of holiness. So much for the stereotype of holiness as bleak drudgery. The book displays the deep experience of Van Zeller. You can see that experience manifested in his emphasis on trust in God and abandonment to His will.

This little book, written by a trappist monk, is a treasure. I have had it for a couple years, and actually read through it numerous times. Each time I gain more insight. I believe absolutely everything in it to be true. The amazing thing is that it is so simple, rings so true, and yet I (and obviously most people) fail to live by its principles! It might have been titled, "The Only True Way to Achieve Happiness and Peace of Mind." I heartily recommend this book to anyone and everyone...there is nothing negative to say about it. Definitely a 5-star read, and one that you'll end up reading again and again.