As We Knew Him by Michael Moran

As We Knew Him by Michael Moran

Basil Pennington was a gifted, creative, powerful and wise teacher--one of the truly precious souls of our generation.
--Rabbi Lawrence Kushner

Pennington was one of the spiritual masters of our time. --Catholic Book Club

His spirit, his soul, his heart, his eyes, his memory, all of him became a sponge to soak up and to not miss even a second or a single movement. --Archimandrite Dionysios

He really wanted to fill the world with people who had received the message that they also are called to contemplative prayer in the fullness of the Christian life and transformation into Christ. --Thomas Keating, OCSO

M. Basil Pennington lived more than 50 years as a Cistercian monk and priest, called to a life of solitude and silence, prayer and contemplation. During that half century, he also traveled the world teaching, wrote dozens of books, and was a founder of the Centering Prayer movement and several national and international organizations. Who was this dynamic and deeply spiritual man? Contributors include Thomas Keating, Laurence Freeman, E. Glenn Hinson, Werner Erhard, members of Basil's immediate family, and many others. As We Knew Him also includes a previously unpublished autobiographical reflection by M. Basil Pennington himself.

As We Knew Him is the compelling story of one of the great spiritual leaders of the last century. Family, friends and colleagues who knew Basil and worked alongside him share their experiences of a simple yet charismatic man of faith and the difference he made in millions of lives. Through their memories, you will encounter an unforgettable presence whose contributions will live on far beyond his years.

Moran, Michael: - Michael Moran is a thirty-one-year-old English middle school teacher. He has a bachelor's degree in English education and a master's degree in educational leadership, both from Florida International University. He previously self-published a four-hundred-page gaming book called TIER: The Enhanced Roleplaying Game. It took him five years to write and revise the TIER book, and it sold over three hundred copies. It also took him three years to write and revise the Believers novel with the help of Scholastic, AuthorHouse, classroom students, family, and friends. This novel is the first book of a trilogy series, and he has all notes and plans ready to write the next two books. Before teaching and writing books, Michael Moran was adventurous and tried different activities to test the waters, literally. He was a lifeguard for seven years, working for beaches and water parks. He was also a sailing instructor for eight years at a summer sailing camp. He was caught in storms several times and was afraid he wouldn't make it back to shore, but his stubbornness and determination luckily prevailed. His friends and family say that his best qualities are his kindness and love for helping others. He often volunteers to be the designated driver and makes sure everyone has fun and arrives safely at their destinations, whether it's a wild party or formal event. At the end of the day, Michael is known for being a good friend, husband, and son.

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ISBN 13	9781557255396
ISBN 10	1557255393
Title	As We Knew Him
Author	Michael Moran
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Binding Type	Hardback
Publisher	Paraclete Press
Year published	2008-05-01
Number of pages	220
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.