“While we continue to see fewer and fewer people regularly attending church services, their deep, genuine longing for the depth-dimension of Christianity has only grown through the years. Sadly, most Christians have absolutely no idea that Christianity has anything to say about this, much less that it has its own vibrant contemplative tradition. This is largely due to the fact that it has never been presented to them. The School of Contemplative Life will surely rate among the most significant responses to the spiritual longings of the people of this nation and abroad. Through its debut book The Missing Peace, its growing online practice community and thoughtfully designed programme of retreats, the School will directly nourish and cultivate the depth-dimension of life, offering Christians – and seekers from all traditions – an accessible pathway to the wellspring of silence, compassion and peace flowing within. Simply put, there is no other organization in this country quite like this, dedicated to helping people discover their groundless Ground, the eternal Mystery ever hidden with Christ in God.” -- Martin Laird OSA, Author of Into the Silent Land

"Chris Whittington at the beginning of "The Missing Peace" quotes Thomas Merton:“ In prayer we discover what we already have. You start from where you are, and you deepen what you already have, and you realize you are already there. We already have everything, but we don’t know it and don’t experience it. Everything has been given to us. All we need to do is experience what we already possess.” This book does just that. It helps us discover what we have and shows us where to start and all that we through prayer and contemplation can recognise, deepen and become. Clive Whittington leads us with a simple clarity, wisdom and truthfulness. Drawing on writers of wisdom and his own experience this is a very valuable guide for all those who seek the life-giving path of the Spirit.” -- Richard Carter