When the Lion Roars: A Primer for the Unsuspecting Mystic Paperback – February 1, 2003

I really enjoy Ebooks because, it is nice to be able to highlight, and make notes as you read. Also to be able go back, and reference the highlights at later time. Honestly there is so much good insight here it would be better for me, to read the complete book again. I was intrigued watching Father Rossetti’s YouTube videos, and decided to buy the book. You won’t be disappointed !

Monsignor Rossetti lays out a path that is both approachable and challenging to novice and journeyman alike. After a thorough read with highlighting and note taking I plan future reads with an increasing depth of reflection.

This book is a terrific resource for the spiritual life. The author has a specialgift for describing the spiritual journey in layman’s terms. It is wise and it is wonderful and should have a prominent place on your bookshelf.

This book is worth many reads, or simply read the beginning summary. Very full of inspiration, truth, and direction. Know what a true mystical experience—or life—entails; don’t be fooled by new age mystical experiences.

It will depend on where you're at in your spiritual life, but to help guide you, as you read this book think about Luke 20:25, and the author's main point. Hint: Does the author helped clarify to you, how to live in a world of confusion, conflict, and confrontation with yourself, others, and God?

Msgr. Rossetti provides a very clear explanation of the mystical life that is approachable for the modern reader. I found it very helpful.

This is an amazing book about being an everyday mystic. Rahner once said that the 21st Century Catholic will be a mystic or s/he will be nothing at all. Rossetti has captured the essence of being a mystic for the ordinary person. This is a well-written, very easy-to-read book for beginner to the experienced prayer. I loved the title and I know the author. The book is one which I return to whenever I need a touch of reality in my daily prayer. I believe that we are all called to be mystics --in the best sense of that word.

To be a short book of only 158 pages, Fr. Rossetti writes about mysticism in a full and compelling way, defining mysticism and who true mystics are. He writes about undesirable responses to God's grace, warning the faithful to beware of pride and hubris when having a close, mystical experience with God. The book is inspiring and powerful. Read on a Kindle, the highlighting feature was used heavily on almost every page. Highly recommended.