Beginning to Pray has established itself as a modern spiritual classic. Hailed by both Catholics and Protestants, it was written by an Orthodox archbishop for people who had never prayed before, and has been read and loved by persons at all levels of spiritual development.
"The realm of God is dangerous," says the author. "You must enter into it and not just seek information about it... The day when God is absent, when he is silent—that is the beginning of prayer."
A collection of household prayers that celebrates daily tasks such as making the bed and reading the newspaper while that examining their relationship to the Divine.
The little island of Iona in the Western Isles of Scotland is known as one of Britain’s most historic holy places. It is remembered as the cradle of Christianity for much of Scotland and northern England. The Celtic mission from Iona, however, clashed with the sixth-century Roman mission, which represented a radically different way of seeing. This led to the Synod of Whitby in 664 and the tragic displacement of Celtic spirituality to the fringes of British Christianity. It lived on, however, alm...
A unique follow-up guide for people who have recently completed a retreat, including a daily reflection on some aspect of Christian living, a scripture passage for prayer and a suggestion for Christian action for a six-week period of time.
Different people approach the business of praying in different ways. For some it is, quite frankly, an obligation, like paying taxes. For other people prayer is a means of controlling events, and for those concerned with human fulfillment prayer is a way of delving into themselves, achieving self-knowledge.This book maintains that prayer is first and foremost a personal relationship and that the most fruitful prayer is that which builds upon and enhances relationship. It shows us how we can deve...
Practical information and guidelines for interreligious prayer that includes biblical and theological perspectives; forms of interreligious prayer; symbols, rituals and content; as well as resources from eight religions that might be used in varying kinds of interreligious services.
A masterfully simple and useful book on prayer written by an experienced retreat leader, counselor, and lecturer. Discusses how listening can be the key to encountering God in a fresh way in our lives.
Spanish translation of this pamphlet. Prayers that will comfort the sick and those who love them. Pastoral ministers, hospital clergy and religious, priests and anyone who ministers to the sick will want to hand out this comforting pamphlet
Prayers that will comfort the sick and those who love them. Pastoral ministers, hospital clergy and religious, priests and anyone who ministers to the sick will want to hand out this comforting pamphlet.
Readings, reflections and prayers in the context of St. Paul to assist contemporary believers in reflecting on the passion, death, and resurrection of Jesus.
This book is an aid to prayer in a busy, modern life using lectio divina. Readers are invited to take small extracts from the Bible and pray with them in a simple, contemplative way.
