Communion and Contemplation

Reflections on Friendship, Ministry and Prayer

In Communion and Contemplation, Douglas Dales offers a deeply personal and richly textured reflection on the spiritual life, shaped by decades of priestly ministry and profound friendships with remarkable Christian figures.

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132 pages. Published on 15 January 2026 by Sacristy Press. ISBN 978-1-78959-417-1

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In Communion and Contemplation, Douglas Dales offers a deeply personal and richly textured reflection on the spiritual life, shaped by decades of priestly ministry and profound friendships with remarkable Christian figures. Through vivid portraits of mentors, saints, and holy places, Dales explores the enduring mystery of contemplative intercession and the living reality of the Communion of Saints.

From hospice care to monastic retreats, from the chaplaincy of Marlborough College to pilgrimages on Mount Athos, this book traces a spiritual pilgrimage rooted in history, prayer, and love. It is a testament to the transformative power of empathy, the beauty of Christian tradition, and the quiet strength of those who make God real to others.

Douglas Dales is a parish priest in the diocese of Oxford and was for many years Chaplain of Marlborough College. He is married with three grown up children and four grandchildren.

Communion and Contemplation

Reflections on Friendship, Ministry and Prayer

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