“Immensely creative and spiritually refreshing.”

“This immensely creative and spiritually refreshing work unravels a treasure trove of insights and meanings from the image of a door. Rupp did a similar thing when she started with a cup in The Cup of Our Life, and we are glad she has returned to this capacious structure.”

Spirituality & Practice

“Life-giving.”

“Open the Door is vintage Joyce Rupp. Her spiritual depth and command of rich resources enable her to engage and invite to the deep heart's core. The daily practices she outlines are like latchkeys to the soul; there we may find our true self in the presence of God. This is the most life-giving door you will ever open. Though the key is on the inside, the locksmith Rupp will help.”

Thomas Groome
Professor of Theology and Religious Education
Boston College

“Strong and effecitve insights.”

“Joyce Rupp's value as a guide for the spiritual journey is without question. In Open the Door her consistently strong and effective insights and exercises lead the reader step by step into the 'holy site' within.”

Paula D'Arcy
Author of Sacred Threshold

“One of the best spiritual guides.”

“Joyce Rupp is one of the best Christian spiritual guides writing today. In her new book she gently, wisely, and compassionately opens the door to a deeper life of prayer and a closer life with God.”

Rev. James Martin, S.J.
Author of My Life with the Saints

“New depths of wisdom.”

“The short reflections, meditations, and prayers provided in Open the Door are sure to take us to new depths of wisdom and insight. An insightful and creative approach to deepening and enriching the spiritual journey for personal or group reflection.”

Edith Prendergast, R.S.C.
Director of Religious Education
Archdiocese of Los Angeles