Demonstrates how contemplative spiritual practice that leads to greater intimacy with God can fuel passion for reaching out to others through evangelism (spreading the Good News) and social justice (helping the poor and oppressed). Part One shows how and why this combination is not only important but historical and is demonstrated in saints like St. Francis, St. Teresa of Avila, and St. John of the Cross. Part Two explains mystical spirituality and its practices: lectio divina, centering prayer, prayer of examen. Readers learn how these practices can help them develop greater intimacy with God. Final chapters integrate all these aspects into what the authors call "holistic Christianity."