At The Still Point: In Conversation with Saint Julian
At the Still Point: In Conversation with Saint Julian, by poet Ron Starbuck, offers a mystical journey for the soul. Release Date: June 30, 2025
What emerges is not a translation but a poetic conversation—a profound spiritual response that broadens Julian’s vision through the language of contemplative prayer, Eucharistic theology, and intimate devotion. Starbuck’s Disclosures explore themes of suffering and salvation, mercy and memory, union and longing. His lines are rooted in sacred stillness, echoing Julian’s radical message of hope—that love never withdraws and that “all shall be well.”
Even before you named the longing, you were already being gathered.
Throughout the collection, the poet blends theological depth with poetic sensitivity. The influences of Eastern and Western contemplative traditions are clear, accompanied by a deep reverence for liturgy and the incarnational mystery at the core of the Christian faith. Yet these poems resonate beyond borders—to the mystic, the seeker, the doubter, and the faithful—anyone longing to dwell in the stillness where the divine and human converge.
There is no gate, no threshold, no proof required— only turning, only the letting go into what has always been holding you.
The book’s structure establishes a rhythm of deepening encounters, progressing through sixteen numbered Disclosures and transitional sections such as “Within This Vision,” “The Word Within the Wound,” and “Between Knowing and Union.” It is not simply a book to be read—it is one to be entered, prayed with, and revisited repeatedly. These pages resonate with a sacred presence.
It is one Love— God does not leave us, even when we feel alone. We are held just as securely in sorrow as in gladness— always in the heart of Love.
“At the Still Point: In Conversation with Saint Julian” is both a literary and spiritual achievement—elegant in form, rich in substance, and profoundly comforting. It invites readers into a still point of clarity and love, where, echoing Julian’s vision, we can understand that “He did not say: thou shalt not be troubled, but thou shalt not be overcome.”
Praise for At The Still Point: In Conversation with Saint Julian
In reading these “poetic meditations” on Julian’s Revelations of Divine Love, I found myself repeatedly having to stop—to both ponder and pray. The beauty and profundity of Starbuck’s poetry reword Julian’s central message: “Of how all things, No matter how small, Are held in being by the kindness of God.”
~ Paul Knitter
Paul Tillich Emeritus Professor
of Theology and Religions,
Union Theological Seminary.
Ron Starbuck's lovely prayerful poems gently open us to the power of Christ's passion, the tender and transforming awakening of love's deepest purpose within each of us. In these graceful and grace-filled words, we find a balm for the broken soul, healing for the weary and wounded spirit. I found myself inspired, uplifted, and affirmed with each divine disclosure. Read this beautiful book and draw near to Christ. Pray this book and draw nearer still.
~ William B. Miller
The Gospel According to Sam
The Beer Drinker's Guide to God
The Last Howlelujah
RON STARBUCK is the Publisher, CEO, and Executive Editor of Saint Julian Press, a poet and writer, an Episcopalian, and the author of There Is Something About Being An Episcopalian, When Angels Are Born, Wheels Turning Inward, and A Pilgrimage of Churches four rich collections of poetry that trace a poet’s mythic and spiritual journey, easily traversing the paths of many contemplative traditions. For many years, he has been deeply involved in interfaith Buddhist-Christian dialogue. He has also sustained a lifelong interest in literature, poetry, Christian mysticism, comparative literature and religion, theology, and various contemplative practice forms.
Published by:
Saint Julian Press, Inc.—Houston, Texas 77008
Copyright © 2025
Saint Julian Press & Ron Starbuck
Print ISBN-13: 978-1-955194-45-7
eBook ISBN-13: 978-1-955194-46-4
Cover Image: Chiesa di San Francesco a Pienza
Photo by Ron Starbuck, Pienza, Italy
