| An Invitation to Centering Prayer: Including an Introduction to Lectio Divina Contributor(s): Pennington, M. (Author) |
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ISBN: 076480782X ISBN-13: 9780764807824 Publisher: Liguori Publications OUR PRICE: $8.09 Product Type: Paperback Published: October 2001 Annotation: At the urging of Pope Paul IV in 1971, the leaders of monastic communities throughout the world were encouraged to help the pilgrim people of God rediscover an ancient way of prayer. This method came to be known as centering prayer. "An Invitation to Centering Prayer" is for seekers of an enriched prayer life, newcomers to centering prayer, and those interested in the intersection between Eastern and Western ways of praying. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Religion | Prayer - Religion | Meditations - Religion | Prayerbooks - Christian |
| Dewey: 248.34 |
| LCCN: 2001038667 |
| Physical Information: 0.4" H x 5" W x 6.7" (0.22 lbs) 96 pages |
| Themes: - Theometrics - Catholic - Religious Orientation - Catholic - Religious Orientation - Christian |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: At the urging of Pope Paul VI in 1971, the leaders of monastic communities throughout the world were encouraged to help the people of God rediscover an ancient way of prayer, centered in God and grounded in truth. This ancient method of prayer came to be known as "Centering Prayer." This book is for those who seek an enriched prayer life. 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. |