About the Author

Kerrie Hide is a mystical theologian, spiritual director, formator and retreat giver whose lifelong work interweaves theological, scholarly, and deep heart wisdom about contemplation from the Christian mystical tradition. She is the author of the award-winning Gifted Origins to Graced Fulfilment: The Soteriology of Julian of Norwich and many articles on contemplative prayer. Kerrie received her doctorate in 2000, was a lecturer in theology for eighteen years at the Australian Catholic University and spiritual director at St Mary's Tower's MSC Retreat Centre for nine years. Writing with lucidity and ease, Kerrie's work is unique in that it combines the nuanced and attentive listening of an experienced spiritual director with the mystical eye of a seasoned theologian.