In Constant Prayer: The Return of the Ancient Practices (Paperback)
Language: English
Published by Thomas Nelson Publishers, Nashville, 2008
Series: Book 8 of 8 - Ancient Practices
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Paperback. What does it mean to pray without ceasing? Is it really that important to pray as the early Christians did?Released concurrently with Brian McLaren's series introduction, Robert Benson's "In Constant Prayer" explores the ancient practice of fixed-hour prayer, a structure for our lives where we can live in continuous awareness of God's presence and reality. This classic discipline of praying at fixed times during the day and night has transformed the lives of millions around the world. Learn what the apostle Paul meant when he encouraged the Thessalonian church to "pray without ceasing, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.""The Ancient Practices" is a new eight-book series from Thomas Nelson Publishers, with staggered releases on individual titles through February 2010. Though various books have covered some of these spiritual disciplines, there has never been a definitive series until now. Immensely compelling and readable, each book also features a foreword by Phyllis Tickle. What does it mean to pray without ceasing? Is it really that important to pray as the early Christians did? This title explores the ancient practice of fixed-hour prayer, a structure for our lives where we can live in continuous awareness of God's presence and reality. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.…
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- Title
- In Constant Prayer: The Return of the Ancient Practices (Paperback)
- Author
- Robert Benson
- Publisher
- Thomas Nelson Publishers, Nashville
- Publication year
- 2008
- Condition
- new
- Binding
- Paperback
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 0849921082
- ISBN 13
- 9780849921087
- Series
- Book 8 of 8: Ancient Practices
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About the Author
Robert Benson is an acclaimed author and retreat leader who writes and speaks on the art and the practicality of living a more contemplative and prayerful life in the modern world. He has published more than a dozen books about the search for and the discovery of the sacred in the midst of our everyday lives. His works include Between the Dreaming and the Coming True, Living Prayer and Digging In: Tending to Life in Your Own Backyard. His writing ranges from books on prayer and spirituality to travel and gardening to baseball and the Rule of St. Benedict. Benson's writing has been critically acclaimed in publications from the New York Times to USA Today toSpirituality & Health to the American Benedictine Review. He is an alumnus of The Academy for Spiritual Formation, a member of The Friends of Silence & of the Poor, and was recently named a Living Spiritual Teacher by Spirituality&Practice.com.
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