Published in 1997, "The Way to Love" is a concise yet powerful book that explores the essence of love and relationships. The book is based on De Mello's retreat conferences and writings, which were compiled and edited by his friends and colleagues after his passing. The text is divided into short, meditative chapters that offer practical advice and spiritual guidance on cultivating love, compassion, and understanding in our relationships.
: De Mello calls seeing "the most painful act the human can perform" because it requires you to drop the illusions you have built about yourself and others. Key Themes of the Meditations The Way to Love Quotes by Anthony de Mello(page 2 of 5) Anthony De Mello - The Way To Love -pdf-
Following Anthony de Mello's death in 1987, his writings faced scrutiny from traditional religious institutions due to their radical, boundary-pushing nature. In 1998, the Vatican’s Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith issued a notification regarding his writings, expressing concern that his ideas could lead to religious indifferentism or pantheism. Published in 1997, "The Way to Love" is
Spend five minutes observing your desires and anxieties without trying to fix them. : De Mello calls seeing "the most painful