With quotations from past giants (e.g., Ignatius of Loyola, Thoreau) as well as modern exemplars (e.g., Buechner, Tickle), Riess encourages readers to take up these 12 spiritual practices: fasting, lectio divina, simplicity, centering prayer, gratitude, hospitality, daily work, Jesus prayer, Sabbath observation, fixed-hour prayer, generosity, and compassionate eating/creation care. 336 pages, softcover. Paraclete.