Description
In his groundbreaking first book, Centering Prayer, M. Basil Pennington introduced thousands of modern Christians to a very old, but valuable method of spiritual meditation. As his work showed, "centering"-a natural extension of the transcendental meditation and charismatic movements-utilizes meditation within the traditions of Western religion. In recent years this deeply rewarding, ancient form of prayer has steadily grown in popularity.
Now, in CENTERED LIVING, Fr. Pennington reveals how these spiri- tual insights have profoundly changed the lives of contemporary Christians, from inner city parishes to European palaces. Through indi- vidual testimonies, he brings vividly to light the peace, strength, sup- port, and guidance so many have found through centering. And he also includes illuminating passages from the writings of Thomas Merton, whose own "ordinary way of prayer" reflected this very theme of a contemplative "journey toward the Center" of Reality, of Being.
In today's fast-paced, high-pressure world, centering prayer is an ideal way to deepen one's spiritual life, a gateway to the "constant prayer" the Gospels advise us all to practice. And CENTERED LIVING provides the perfect guidebook for those just discovering it, as well as for those already practicing.
ISBN:0385231865
