{"product_id":"the-path-of-centering-prayer","title":"The Path of Centering Prayer","description":"\u003cp class=\"prod_para\"\u003eIn the teachings of Jesus, there are prayers, and then there is prayer—the silent, loving communion with the divine, beyond words or ritual. With Father Thomas Keating’s book \u003cem\u003eOpen Mind, Open Heart\u003c\/em\u003e, hundreds of thousands discovered the transformative power of Centering Prayer as a form of Christian meditation. Now, with \u003cem\u003eThe Path of Centering Prayer\u003c\/em\u003e, Keating’s senior student, friend, and advisor David Frenette reveals the profound depths of this practice, making it easier for meditators to deepen their connection with God.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"background-color:#E5E5E5;padding:15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"prod_para\"\u003eBeginning and experienced practitioners alike will benefit from this fresh voice, at once eloquent and clear, as they explore:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"prod_box_list\"\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"prod_list_lireg\"\u003eThe key insights and principles of Centering Prayer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"prod_list_lireg\"\u003eGuided instruction in the sacred word, sacred breath, and sacred glance practices\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"prod_list_lireg\"\u003eGentleness and openness: the way of letting go and letting be\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"prod_list_lireg\"\u003eExperiencing a deeper sense of God in meditation and in everyday life\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"prod_list_lireg\"\u003eMany other contemplative practices and teachings founded upon the wisdom of Fathers Thomas Keating and Thomas Merton\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp class=\"prod_para\"\u003eHas your spiritual path grown routine or unfulfilling, or is it at a crossroads for new discovery? For all Christians who seek to move closer into the presence of the divine, \u003cem\u003eThe Path of Centering Prayer\u003c\/em\u003e offers guidance in this rewarding and time-honored meditation practice, to help break through obstacles and illuminate the way.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"http:\/\/www.soundstrue.com\/products\/spacer_02.png\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp class=\"prod_para\"\u003e“This book in my view is the best, most comprehensive, and most practical book on centering prayer.”\u003cbr\u003e—Father Thomas Keating\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"prod_para\"\u003e“In this beautiful book, David Frenette expands the map of the known Centering Prayer universe. With the blessing of his spiritual father, Thomas Keating, David develops and gently reshapes fundamental building blocks of the Centering Prayer teaching. This is an important moment in the Centering Prayer lineage transmission, when a faithful student emerges into mastery. David’s work will breathe significant new life into your personal practice.”\u003cbr\u003e—Rev. Cynthia Bourgeault, author of \u003cem\u003eCentering Prayer and Inner Awakening\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"prod_para\"\u003e“This excellent book represents Christianity come to maturity! Here you will find good theology, good practice, good psychology, and a recovery of the foundation itself—how to live in communion all the time.” \u003cbr\u003e—Fr. Richard Rohr, OFM, founding Director of the Center for Action and Contemplation\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"prod_para\"\u003e“With simplicity and great wisdom, David Frenette reconnects you to the universal tradition of how to open to God, how to pray in silence, and finally, how to let the spirit pray within your heart. If you want, or need, to be drawn deeper into prayer, read this book and live its guidance.”\u003cbr\u003e—Llewellyn Vaughan-Lee, PhD, Sufi teacher and author of \u003cem\u003ePrayer of the Heart in Christian and Sufi Mysticism\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"prod_para\"\u003e“In his lucid guide to Centering Prayer, David Frenette navigates a path for beginners and seasoned practitioners who wish to enter ever-deepening states of loving friendship with the Divine.” \u003cbr\u003e—Mirabai Starr, author of \u003cem\u003eGod of Love: A Guide to the Heart of Judaism, Christianity and Islam\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"prod_para\"\u003e“This wonderful book provides direction, encouragement, and support for a prayer practice with ancient roots. Drawing on his considerable experience as a spiritual director, David Frenette skillfully shares stories and offers wisdom that illuminates the heart of the practice and will lead practitioners through the subtle challenges that inevitably arise in the process of living into ever-deepening levels of prayer. This is a book not only to be read, but to be consulted regularly for insight and help along the way.” \u003cbr\u003e—The Right Reverend Robert O’Neill, Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Colorado\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"prod_para\"\u003e“\u003cem\u003eThe Path of Centering Prayer\u003c\/em\u003e is a beam of light in what can sometimes be a dark and unknown journey with God. It is written from the heart of David’s relationship with God and his discoveries along his contemplative journey in solitude, in community, and in spiritual direction. From this place of wisdom, David enlightens readers with encouragement and enrichment, which will nourish them in their own commitment to the centering prayer practice and the contemplative life.”\u003cbr\u003e—Gail Fitzpatrick-Hopler, President of Contemplative Outreach, Ltd.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sounds True","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover Book","offer_id":35715449159838,"sku":"BK02391","price":19.96,"currency_code":"PLN","in_stock":true},{"title":"Paperback Book","offer_id":35715449192606,"sku":"BK04974","price":12.76,"currency_code":"PLN","in_stock":true},{"title":"eBook","offer_id":35715449225374,"sku":"BK02391W","price":12.76,"currency_code":"PLN","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0463\/1337\/3854\/products\/2169.jpg?v=1597564847","url":"https:\/\/soundstruemhs-com.myshopify.com\/products\/the-path-of-centering-prayer","provider":"soundstruemhs.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}