Harvest of Hope

Mark A. McIntosh (1960–2021) was an Episcopal priest and theologian who was the inaugural holder of Loyola University Chicago's endowed chair in Christian spirituality. He served previously as the Van Mildert Professor of Divinity at Durham University and canon residentiary of Durham Cathedral, UK. McIntosh was the author or editor of several books on the interrelationship of theology and spirituality, including Mystical Theology, Discernment and Truth, The Oxford Handbook of Mystical Theology, and The Divine Ideas Tradition in Christian Mystical Theology.

Frank T. Griswold is the former Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church (1998–2006). During his years as Presiding Bishop, he served as cochair of the Anglican–Roman Catholic International Commission and as a member of various ecumenical and interfaith boards and institutes. He continues to teach, write, lead retreats, and exercise a ministry of spiritual direction both nationally and internationally. His other books include Going Home: An Invitation to Jubilee, Praying Our Days: A Guide and Companion, and Tracking Down the Holy Ghost: Reflections on Love and Longing.

Frank T. Griswold (1937–2023) was presiding bishop of the Episcopal Church from 1998 to 2006. During his years as presiding bishop, he served as cochair of the Anglican–Roman Catholic International Commission and as a member of various ecumenical and interfaith boards and institutes. After his term, he continued to teach, write, lead retreats, and exercise a ministry of spiritual direction both nationally and internationally. His other books include Going Home: An Invitation to Jubilee, Praying Our Days: A Guide and Companion, and Tracking Down the Holy Ghost: Reflections on Love and Longing.