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Paperback. Condition: Good. In Spirituality, Contemplation & Transformation, some of the leading practitioners of centering prayer - the contemporary expression of the Christian contemplative tradition as developed by the desert fathers and mothers and elaborated by mystics such as saints John of the Cross and Teresa of Avila - write about the many and varied benefits of this dynamic and intimate means of connecting with the Divine. Thomas Keating and David Frenette examine the sources of centering prayer Justin Langilleand Jennifer Michael explore different facets of the wisdom of silence and Paul David Lawson, David G.R. Keller, and Tom Macfie explain the vital role centering prayer can play in fostering communities of faith. Cynthia Bourgeault explicates philosopher and spiritual practitioner Beatrice Bruteau's study of the meaning of contemplation Brian Taylor uncovers the positive mental changes that centering prayer can bring about and Thomas Ward reflects on spirituality in the twenty-first century, as wellas the inspiring experience of attending a centering prayer retreat. Of interest to anyone involved with contemporary Christian life, these essays, originally published in the Sewanee Theological Review, contribute to the growing body of literature on centering prayer - its practice, theory, and applications - and offer valuable entry points for all those interested in deepening their spiritual practice and fostering a more profound relationship with the Divine.…

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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Manifesting God is about the principles of contemplative prayer - the retreat into the inner room" mentioned by Jesus in Matthew 6:6, where the individual is able to meet God. In the inner room, the silent space in which God unloads the burdens and false selves that govern our individuality and our daily lives, God acts as a divine therapist, healing us and forcing us to recognize how many barriers we put up between ourselves and an authentic relationship with God. The process whereby thishappens is the foundation of centering prayer - a technique of prayer that Keating and other contemporary mystics have revived out of the ancient mystical traditions of the Desert Fathers and the medieval mystics. Abbot Keating explores in this book what it means to enter the inner room and the transformation that takes place there. It explains the guidelines of centering prayer and offers advice on how to develop the relationship more deeply. ".…

Paperback. Condition: Good. Manifesting God is about the principles of contemplative prayer - the retreat into the inner room" mentioned by Jesus in Matthew 6:6, where the individual is able to meet God. In the inner room, the silent space in which God unloads the burdens and false selves that govern our individuality and our daily lives, God acts as a divine therapist, healing us and forcing us to recognize how many barriers we put up between ourselves and an authentic relationship with God. The process whereby thishappens is the foundation of centering prayer - a technique of prayer that Keating and other contemporary mystics have revived out of the ancient mystical traditions of the Desert Fathers and the medieval mystics. Abbot Keating explores in this book what it means to enter the inner room and the transformation that takes place there. It explains the guidelines of centering prayer and offers advice on how to develop the relationship more deeply. ".…

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Paperback. Condition: Good. Thomas Keating has spent more than fifty years in sustained practice and devotion to the spiritual life. The results of this creative, humble activity are now summarized in this remarkable book, Fruits and Gifts of the Spirit. As Father Keating says, the spiritual journey is a gradual process of enlarging our emotional, mental, and physical relationship with the divine reality that is present in us, but one not ordinarily accessible to our emotions or concepts. The spiritual journey teachesus, first, to believe in the Divine Indwelling within us, fully present and energizing every level of our being; second, to recognize that this energy is benign, healing, and transforming; and third, to enjoy its gradual unfolding step-by-step both in prayer and action.…

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Paperback. Condition: Good. Following upon Open Mind, Open Heart, which presents a profound formation in Christian prayer, this book demonstrates the contemplative dimension of Christian worship. Here Father Keating recovers the deeper sense of the liturgical year and shares a theological and mystical perspective on the major feasts of the annual cycle. The reader is immersed in the wonder of faith in the mystery of Christ and of the unique nature of God's action and presence in and through the liturgy of our lives.…

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Paperback. Condition: Good. The psychological roots of authentic spiritual life, by one of the great teachers of contemplative prayer.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Father Keating gives an overview of the history of contemplative prayer in the Christian tradition, and guidance in centring prayer. Special attention is paid to the role of the Sacred Word, Christian growth and transformation and active prayer, and the contemplative dimension of the Gospel.…

Paperback. Condition: Good. Father Keating gives an overview of the history of contemplative prayer in the Christian tradition, and guidance in centring prayer. Special attention is paid to the role of the Sacred Word, Christian growth and transformation and active prayer, and the contemplative dimension of the Gospel.…

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Hardback. Condition: Very Good. Presenting a series of lectures intended to help train the reader to eliminate life's distractions and practice Christian contemplation, this volume has been written by the leader of the Centering Prayer Movement and founder of Contemplative Outreach.

Hardback. Condition: Good. Presenting a series of lectures intended to help train the reader to eliminate life's distractions and practice Christian contemplation, this volume has been written by the leader of the Centering Prayer Movement and founder of Contemplative Outreach.

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