Face to Face

<p>Face to Face: Divine Encounters in God’s Earthly Kingdom is a deeply moving spiritual memoir that invites readers into the sacred intimacy of one man’s lifelong journey of discovering God — not only in churches and chapels but in bustling cities quiet villages majestic landscapes and within the tender bonds of human love and loss.<br />Catholic theologian and Deacon Robert Hesse takes readers through over one hundred countries and across all seven continents — not to chronicle places but to bear witness to the presence of the Divine encountered in every corner of the earth. These are not ordinary travel stories; they are holy moments — profound joyful sometimes humorous often tearful — each one revealing God's face in the ordinary and the extraordinary alike.<br />Structured as a series of standalone stories the book gradually builds toward a deeper spiritual crescendo: from marital union with his beloved wife Linda through seasons of personal growth and bereavement to a culminating mystical union with God. Whether marveling at nature’s grandeur journeying with family or reflecting on solitude Deacon Bob offers readers a mirror to recognize their own sacred encounters and spiritual longing.<br />Inspired in part by the great mystic Meister Eckhart and the transformative wisdom of contemplative prayer Face to Face is more than a memoir — it’s a spiritual legacy. Readers will laugh reflect and perhaps weep as they join Deacon Bob on his journey to seeing with eyes wide open not just places or people but God — everywhere.</p>