Our Grad in Eco-Theology

“Jim Conlon has ‘big picture spirituality.’" Here your politics and your prayer, your loves and your longings can all move from one grounded centre where God is good, where we are together and where everything belongs."
- Fr. Richard Rohr, O.F.M., author of Everything Belongs

"The title of this book, in all its simplicity, evokes the deepest sensitivities of the human soul. It reveals the poetic quality of the work itself "
- Thomas Berry, author of The Great Work and The Dream of Earth

"We have the new cosmology - the question now is how do we implement it in our culture? Jim Conlon’s book is our finest roadmap.”
- Brian Swimme, author of The Hidden heart of the Cosmos: Humanity and the New Story.

"Jim Conlon's book helps people to incorporate spirituality in their everyday lives and in this way to feel more humane and in solidarity with all the beings in the universe.”
- Leonardo Boff, author of Cry of the Earth, Cry of the Poor

"In his new book, Jim Conlon shows once again his deep ability to interconnect the spiritual journey and the awareness of the cosmos as the community of life and God's self-manifestation in the created universe.”
- Rosemary Radford Ruether, author of Ethics for a Small Planet

"In a time of confusion and anxiety, this lovely book brings us into the true geography of longing. It urges the imagination towards the true depths." John O'Donohue, author of Ancon Cara and Eternal Echoes "I love the way this combines insightful text reflections by James Conlon with well-chosen poetry and quotes and practical guides for deepening one's own spiritual practice."
- Patricia M. Mische, author of Star Wars and the State of Our Souls

"This book leads indeed to the edge of our longing, which turns out to be the cutting edge of cosmology - the point where the human heart connects to the heart of the cosmos."
- Brother David Steindi-Rast, OSB

"At the Edge of Our Longing is a rich treasure of insights, experiences, challenges, and spiritual wisdom that should be read slowly and meditatively - a little at a time."
- Albert Nolan, OP, author of Jesus Before Christianity

"This a thoughtful and thought-filled book that provides readers with many opportunities to reflect on their lives and their place within God's sacred and dynamic universe."
- Dennis O'Hara, Director of the Elliot Allen Institute in Theology and Ecology, University of St. Michael's College, Toronto

"In a time of confusion and anxiety, this lovely book brings us into the true geography of longing. It urges the imagination towards the true depths."
- John O'Donohue, author of Ancon Cara and Eternal Echoes

"When I read the excerpt from you book "At the Edge of Our Longing" (Catholic New Times, Jan 2005), I just about jumped out of my skin! You articulated so well the liminal time we live in."
- Cheryl Lyon, Program Director, Spiritual Center

RESPONSE TO BOOK REVIEW IN TORONTO STAR:
"Thanks for the great review on yours and Sobino's new books. This is exactly what David Molineaux and I are trying to do from Chile. We are an eco feminist collective and work in the areas of spirituality, theology and ethics."
- July Rese, Conspirando, Chile

"Your clear language and imagery continues to provide meaningful understanding to a path towards spiritual depth ... I find myself in a hurry to digest your poetic imaging of the interrelatedness of all life."
Bill Fitzgerald - Sudbury, Ontario

"I'm half way through your book ... I love it, and was moved to tears at one place, though I don't even know why... this book is the most theologically profound all the books I've read on the new cosmology and creation spirituality; nobody brings it to the streets and the personal and Christian level the way you do."
- Carmel Higgins - Moncton, New Brunswick

"In his new book, "At the Edge of Our Longing," James Conlon writes brilliantly and poetically of an engaged cosmology that snythesizes creation spirituality, eco and geo-justice with liberation and contemplation."
- Sally Juarez - Oakland, CA

"We are very grateful for your coming to St. Louis and your willingness to share your wisdom and knowledge with us. We wish you all the best as you continue your important work at the Sophia Center."
- Ron Nimer - St. Louis, MO

"Jim is generous, engaging, deeply knowledgeable -- an excellent presenter. The Saturday session showed the huge connections with so many thinkers around this theme. They were integrative for me ... Jim is a gifted speaker."
- Workshop Participant - St. Louis, MO

"With your permission I would like to put your beautiful poem, 'The Shimmering Well' in the rooms of our facility ... thank you for your scholarship and your writings and the call to all of us to do life differently."
- Patricia Walsh, OP - Emmaus House, New Jersey

"I am wading into the richness of your latest book, 'At the Edge of Our Longing.' I love it! It is so rich and full of wisdom from so many directions. I love the resources and hope for action, the communication and planning directions. 'Thank You'"
- Karen Monroe - Missouri

"This is a lovely book that speaks to a yearning that so many people have at this time. It is written in an eloquent way."
- John Bowman - Oakland, CA

"I revisit 'At the Edge of Our Longing' on a regular basis. It nurtures the dream... I give presentations on Right Relationship and manage to weave the theme of Jim's Engaged
Cosmology/Spectrum Theology into talks around Caritas, Justice, Peru, Mission."
- Anne Campbell - Kia Ora de New Zealand

"I'm enjoying your latest book most of all your books, at least those you've written so far."
- Elizabeth Gardener - Denver, Colorado

"I really like your book."
- Heather Eaton - St. Paul University- Ottawa, Canada

"Your new book is great -- the best."
- Mary Whelan - Founder of Community Action, Network, Ireland

"I just bought your new book and I am relishing every word. It keeps alive the experience of Sophia."
- Clara Nasello, cnd - Graduate, Ottawa, Canada