Souls on Fire: The Path of Love

A beautifully written account of souls truly on fire with love for God, from most of the major religious traditions and beyond.

This unusual book deals with men and women of various countries and religions, many of them recognized today as saints, masters or noted mystical poets. Some are little known in the West, such as the intriguing Rabia of Basra, a beautiful Iraqi woman living in a brothel who today is accepted as an authentic saint. The brothel was a cover for her real work of saving souls. Another fascinating soul: George Fox, who was beaten, spat upon and jailed repeatedly because he told people they did not need preachers to be saved because God is within every heart. The courage and teachings of George Fox led to a mystical movement known as the Society of Friends, or the Quakers. One of the most memorable parts of this book deals with the great contemporary master Meher Baba, who, while observing silence for forty-four years, inspired a worldwide movement of people who believe that religion is unimportant while God is at the heart of everything and everyone.

Imagine being invited to a party where a dozen great, enlightened souls are sitting around telling stories of their lives! That kind of experience is, in a way, what you may get when you dip into "Souls on Fire." The author has chosen 12 great saints, mystics and masters as the focus for his book, and he has combed the records to gather some of the most fascinating stories about these great souls. He tells those tales with his own unique brand of folksy erudition. The profundity of the stories is matched only by the charm of their telling. What a party! Enjoy the tasty, spicy and refreshing tidbits of love and lore.

Very powerful, a mainline of God's Love ... shooting straight for the heart.