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Practitioners of Centering Prayer are known for the great enthusiasm they bring to the practice of this ancient discipline. Centering Prayer and Inner Awakening is a complete guidebook for all who wish to know the practice of Centering Prayer. Cynthia Bourgeault goes further than offering an introduction, however. She examines how the practice is related to the classic tradition of Christian contemplation, looks at the distinct nuances of its method, and explores its revolutionary potential to transform Christian life. The book encourages dialogue between Centering Prayer enthusiasts and those classic institutions of Christian nurture--churches, seminaries, and schools of theology--that have yet to accept real ownership of the practice and its potential. "[Bourgeault's] focus in this book is the contribution she perceives that Centering Prayer can make to the renewal and appropriate adaptation of the Christian contemplative heritage to the circumstances of our time...My special and heartfelt thanks to Cynthia for her monumental contribution to the better understanding of the Centering Prayer practice..." --from the foreword by Thomas Keating
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By M. J. Robinson
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Centering Prayer - reviving the contemplative practice of the Christian Desert fathers and mothers. It is very very simple yet so difficult for the modern mind to practice. Cynthia Bourgault provides a very interesting and well researched summary of what Centering prayer is all about. She draws on quotations by Thomas Merton, Thomas Keating and discusses the underlying ideas behind the Christian meditation movement and Contemplative Outreach.
Everyone who has any interest in Christ should read this book and think again about how they approach prayer. Is prayer about asking for things from God? Or is prayer about listening deeply to what God wants to say to us? The intention and emphasis is what is explored in this insightful book about the renewal of interest in Christian contemplation and in its practice. And it is the practice that bears the fruit. Going within and emptying oneself of self there is more space for God to speak to the deepest aspect of our being.
Revealing, revelationary but very simple actually. Brings awareness to the functioning of the self in everyday life and how touching the inner peace or emptiness brings, paradoxically, a fullness to the inner being and a new way of interacting with the world.
Everyone who has any interest in Christ should read this book and think again about how they approach prayer. Is prayer about asking for things from God? Or is prayer about listening deeply to what God wants to say to us? The intention and emphasis is what is explored in this insightful book about the renewal of interest in Christian contemplation and in its practice. And it is the practice that bears the fruit. Going within and emptying oneself of self there is more space for God to speak to the deepest aspect of our being.
Revealing, revelationary but very simple actually. Brings awareness to the functioning of the self in everyday life and how touching the inner peace or emptiness brings, paradoxically, a fullness to the inner being and a new way of interacting with the world.
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
By P.B.
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This book has changed the way I pray. It is theologically sound from an Anglican point of view, clearly argued, well presented and life changing. If you have time for only one chapter then it must be the last on Welcoming Prayer, but the whole book leads up to it and is necessary preparation. READ IT NOW!
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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This book was bought from Amazon.This is a beautifully written book. It is aimed at those who are serious about living a fuller inner life and getting in touch with our deepest self. It is a book to be "practiced" not just read. If you are not serious about follow-up you will not get the benefit it sets out o give
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This is one of the most enlightening books on centering prayer I have read. I love the way she gives us a snap shot of many others in history and how they viewed it as well as... Read more
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An excellent introduction to Centering Prayer These reviewing requirements are excessive intrusive and disgusting. How dare you! Who thought of this idiot idea
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I find this book most inspirational. Riveting, easy to read & practical. Living a life of regular inner work in a secular way the book is enlightening although it helps to have a... Read more
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Centering Prayer and Inner Awakening
Practicing the welcoming prayer outlined in this very clear and straightforward book will change the way you deal with the difficult things in life, try it, you will be amazed.
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