David Torkington
David Torkington was born on January 27th, 1938 and is currently 87 years old. David Torkington was born in Manchester, England. Torkington attended the Franciscan Study Centre and the National Catholic Radio and Television Centre.
David Torkington is best known as a speaker, author, and theologian who is a specialist in all matters of mystical theology, Christian spirituality, and prayer. Following an education that took him to various organizations, he was appointed the Dean of Studies at the
National Catholic Radio and Television Centre.
Apart from being a dean, he has been a
Dominican University extra mural lecturer in Rome where he taught Mystical Theology. Torkington has also lectured and taught at retreats across Europe and has toured Equatorial Africa speaking on Spirituality and Prayer to lay people, Diocesan priests, and monks.
As for his spirituality, he is mostly
Mystical Theology Carmelite and
Franciscan. He is convinced that any searcher who desires transformation as a follower of Jesus Christ needs to be very prayerful as this is the only way that results in perfection.
David Torkington has over the years sold more than 400,000 books in more than a dozen languages. When he is not writing or lecturing, he loves to spend time with his wife in the
Beaulieu River in New Forest, Hampshire, or exploring the
Jurassic Coast in Poole Harbour Dorset.
David Torkington published his debut work
The Hermit in 1996. This was something of an autobiographical story of a priest who needs spiritual renewal. He goes on a quest to the Outer Hebrides where he will meet a real-life hermit who is mature spiritually and very friendly. The man offers suggestions on how to increase the effectiveness of our prayer life even though he also asserts that it is never easy.
In the same year, Torkington published
The Prophet in which he offers an exposition of the deeper meaning of prayer and truths which are elemental in living with the spirit. He does this by telling two stories: One is that of a young man and his spiritual adventures that lead to him embracing a hermit lifestyle on an island.
On the other hand, is the story of a hermit who mysteriously goes missing. In looking at the mystery, he also takes readers toward understanding the role of self-denial sacrifice and the cross.
The Mystic followed on the heels of
The Prophet as Torkington tells his readers of the differences between adult love and adolescent love juxtaposed with adult prayer and adolescent prayer. He explains the teachings of the saints and spiritual truths in addition to teaching on the phases and cycles of prayer as taught by Teresa of Avila and St. John of the Cross.
David Torkington: F.A.Q
When was David Torkington Born? How old is David Torkington?
David Torkington was born on January 27th, 1938. David Torkington is currently 87 years old.
Where was David Torkington Born?
David Torkington was born in Manchester, England and is English.
What was the first book David Torkington wrote?
The first book written by David Torkington was The Hermit, published in 1996.
What was the most recent book David Torkington wrote?
His most recently released work was Family Spirituality on March 4th, 2024.
Will there be any more books by David Torkington?
David Torkington does not have any upcoming books with a set publication date within the next few months at this time.
How many books has David Torkington written?
David Torkington has written 12 books. All of his books are Non-Fiction Books.