John Dalrymple

Publisher Description

This title is about the life of one of the most loved and influential British priests of the post war years, describing his anguished journey to holiness. From time to time there emerges a priest or minister of religion who becomes a national celebrity. Jock Dalrymple came from an old established family of aristocrats. He was greatly loved by all who met him and his influence was extensive- not just in Catholic circles. He founded Martin House, the home for disadvantaged women, women who were the victims of abuse. Dalrymple was in great demand as a spiritual director, retreat giver and author of influential books like "The Christian Affirmation" and "Simple Prayer". These books are still read and influence people many years after Dalrymple's untimely death in 1985. But it was not just in Scotland that he was known. He traveled all over the world giving retreats and spiritual conferences. All his life, Dalrymple kept spiritual journals, discovered only after his death. These provide a fascinating insight into his own path to holiness through much inner torture and agonising. These journals are extensively quoted in the book and provide an extra dimension of interest. This book carries a foreword by the celebrated writer William Dalrymple who is the nephew of the subject of the book.