| Centered Living: The Way of Centering Prayer Contributor(s): Pennington, M. (Author), Kushner, Lawrence (Foreword by) |
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ISBN: 0764804952 ISBN-13: 9780764804953 Publisher: Liguori Publications OUR PRICE: $16.19 Product Type: Paperback Published: August 1999 Annotation: One of the most popular meditative techniques in today's worm is the practice of centering prayer. The spiritual insights of "centering" have profoundly changed the lives of Christians everywhere. In its simplicity, it opens our hearts to God and leads us into the fullness of life. Written for both the experienced and beginning pray-er, this enriching book is a helpful tutor for one who practices or wishes to practice centering prayer. In easy-to-understand, non-technical terms, popular author M. Basil Pennington combines testimonies of practitioners, updated guidelines for centering prayer, theological reflections, and helpful hints for teaching others in an exploration of all the essential information about this popular contemplative technique. For Father Pennington and millions of Christians worldwide, it is the experience of prayer rather than the mere words that connects us with the larger mysteries of life and the universe. More than just a compilation of facts and practical suggestions, Centered Living situates "centering" within Catholic theology -- making it a valuable resource for even the most seasoned pray-er or catechist. However, the simplicity of Father Pennington's language also enables newcomers, Catholic and non-Catholic alike, to develop a firm grasp on the practice. Perfect for anyone looking to renew his or her prayer life. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Religion | Prayer - Religion | Christian Living - Inspirational |
| Dewey: 248.32 |
| LCCN: 99030498 |
| Physical Information: 0.68" H x 5.58" W x 8.24" (0.69 lbs) 240 pages |
| Themes: - Theometrics - Catholic - Religious Orientation - Catholic - Religious Orientation - Christian |
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| Publisher Description: This look at the popular contemplative technique known as Centering Prayer is your key to a richer spiritual life. In easy-to-understand, non-technical language, internationally renowned author M. Basil Pennington combines testimonies of practitioners, updated guidelines, theological reflections, and helpful hints for teaching others in an exploration of all the essential information about Centering Prayer. For millions of Christians worldwide, it is the experience of prayer rather than the words which constitute it that are most important. In its simplicity, Centering Prayer opens our hearts to God, cleanses the mind, and soothes the soul. More than just a catalog of facts and practical suggestions, this book benefits even the most seasoned practitioner or teacher of Centering Prayer. However, the clarity of Father Pennington's approach also enables newcomers, Catholic and non-Catholic alike, to develop a firm grasp of the practice. Paperback |
Contributor Bio(s): Pennington, M.: - M. Basil Pennington, OCSO (1931-2005), the Trappist monk known worldwide for his efforts to help the Church re-find its contemplative dimension through the Centering Prayer movement, was admired as a speaker, teacher, and author. Pennington published more than sixty books and 1,000 articles. |