William A. Meninger, O.C.S.O., is a monk of St. Benedict's Monastery in Snowmass, Colorado.

"Using the 14th-century spiritual classic The Cloud of Unknowing as both a jumping-off place and a sustained point of reference, Meninger does a powerful, even stunning job of explaining contemplative prayer and making it approachable for any seeker. . . . The result is an excellent guide for anyone interested in deepening his or her Christian prayer life." --Publishers Weekly