Centering Prayer by Basil Pennington

Centering Prayer by Basil Pennington

The practice of prayer and meditation in modern Western Christianity is rooted in the Eastern tradition of early Church prayer as well as the wisdom of early Church fathers. In Centering Prayer, M. Basil Pennington, the author of the highly acclaimed Daily We Touch Him, returns to these roots, offering contemporary Christians a new approach to ancient prayer forms.

Pennington combines the best of the Eastern spiritual exercises (such as the Jesus Prayer) with a spirituality for today's world. Addressing the obstacles that discourage people from praying well, he explains how to relax for prayer, how to listen to and be directed by the Other, and how to handle the pain and distractions that can stifle attempts to communicate with God. Centering Prayer has sold more than a quarter million copies since it was first published in 1982. In this eminently practical book, simple, inspiring instructions will help readers find the comfort and the guidance they seek through prayer.

M.Basil Pennington is a Cistercian monk who is widely regarded as one of the most influential spiritual authors of our day. Thomas Merton--My Brother, Everyday We Touch Him, and A Place Apart are among his many works.

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ISBN 13	9780385181792
ISBN 10	0385181795
Title	Centering Prayer
Author	Basil Pennington
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Bantam Doubleday Dell Publishing Group Inc
Year published	1982-08-17
Number of pages	288
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