{"product_id":"centering-prayer-renewing-an-ancient-christian-prayer-form-paperback","title":"Centering Prayer: Renewing an Ancient Christian Prayer Form - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eBasil Pennington\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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 \u003ci\u003eCentering Prayer\u003c\/i\u003e, M. Basil Pennington, the author of the highly acclaimed \u003ci\u003eDaily We Touch Him\u003c\/i\u003e, returns to these roots, offering contemporary Christians a new approach to ancient prayer forms. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePennington 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. \u003ci\u003eCentering Prayer\u003c\/i\u003e 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.\u003ch3\u003eFront Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA book that combines the best of Eastern Christian spiritual exercises with a spirituality for the world of today, \"Centering Prayer offers practical suggestions for overcoming the problems that discourage people from praying well.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eM. Basil Pennington, O.C.S.O. (1931-2005) was Abbot of the Abbey of Our Lady of the Holy Spirit, in Conyers, Georgia. He authored over 20 books, including \u003ci\u003eO Holy Mountain \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eDaily We Touch Him\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 288\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.6 x 8.2 x 5.4 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 17, 1982\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43829062991958,"sku":"9780385181792","price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/5138\/4918\/files\/PzD58X1B4u9780385181792.webp?v=1768914921","url":"https:\/\/www.sourceandsage.com\/products\/centering-prayer-renewing-an-ancient-christian-prayer-form-paperback","provider":"Source \u0026 Sage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}