Author: Thomas MayPublisher:
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Languages : en
Pages : 144
Book Description
The Christian course, or Helps to the practice of meditation
Author: Thomas MayThe Christian Course Or Helps to the Practice of Meditation
Author: Thomas MayThe Christian Course, Or Helps to ... Meditation ... With a Preface by ... W. Walsham How ... Third Edition ... Enlarged
Author: Thomas MAY (Vicar of Leigh.)Publisher:
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Languages : en
Pages : 138
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The Christian Course Or Helps to the Practice of Meditation
Author: Right Here Right Now
Author: Amy G. OdenPublisher: Abingdon Press
ISBN: 1501832506
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Christians have always practiced mindfulness. Yet, from the popular landscape of mindfulness movement, you’d never know that. Where is the Christian voice in this fast-growing movement? Many Christians practice mindfulness outside of church and believe it does not belong to our faith tradition. This book reveals the Christian roots of mindfulness and the actual practices that, when reclaimed, deepen the life of faith and the power of our mission of love in the world. When we understand how radical it is to live in God’s presence right here, right now, our lives are transformed toward mercy, justice and abundant life. Amy Oden shows how the practice of Christian mindfulness begins with the teachings of Jesus and continues throughout Christian history. It also includes step-by-step instructions for the practice of Christian mindfulness today. Pastors and leaders will find this book useful on the ground as they curate current culture and guide Christians in spiritual practices. " ... this is the best introduction to Christian mindfulness I have read." —Shaun Lambert, Senior Minister of Stanmore Baptist Church, United Kingdom “Amy Oden knows the history of Christian spirituality as well as anyone, and she helps us see what might seem surprising to many—that mindfulness has deep roots in the Christian tradition. The wisdom she shares in this clear, winsome book has already deepened my own life of prayer. I know this book will bear fruit in classrooms and congregations as readers heed its call to stop and pay prayerful attention to what God is doing, right here, right now.” —L. Roger Owens, Associate Professor of Christian Spirituality and Ministry, Pittsburgh Theological Seminary, Pittsburgh, PA “Oden deftly lifts up a clear template for what lies at the core of all spiritual practice: mindfulness—a simple awareness within ordinary life of divine presence, here and now. Unlike many generic practices of mindfulness now popular in business, education, and the fitness industry, Oden underscores that Christian mindfulness is not an end in itself but an awareness that turns us toward God. Amy’s words become a litany of invitation into the posture of open-hearted presence to the Presence, right here, right now.” (from the foreword) —Marjorie J. Thompson, author of Soul Feast: An Invitation to the Christian Spiritual Life, former Director of Pathways in Congregational Spirituality with Upper Room Ministries, and an ordained minister in the Presbyterian church (USA)
Christian Mindfulness
Author: Peter TylerPublisher: SCM Press
ISBN: 0334055865
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 111
Book Description
Beginning with an exploration of the practice of mindfulness in its Buddhist origins, Peter Tyler reflects on the practical use of mindfulness, its place within the Christian tradition of prayer, and its future within the Christian tradition.
Prayer of Heart and Body
Author: Father Thomas RyanPublisher: Paulist Press
ISBN:
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 324
Book Description
Featuring a foreword by Jean Vanier, Ryan's latest book, a companion to his widely acclaimed Disciplines for Christian Living, shows how to put the rich tradition of Christian spirituality into action through meditation, then how to seamlessly wed Christian meditation with yoga to pray with both heart and body.
Mindfulness and Christian Spirituality
Author: Tim SteadPublisher: SPCK
ISBN: 0281074879
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 153
Book Description
May I be safe and protected. May I be at peace in mind and body. May I live with ease and kindness. (Kindness practice, p. 120) We can all engage with such longings and wish these good things for the people we love. Mindfulness practice is hugely popular these days! But what, Tim Stead asks, does it have to offer Christianity? How might it help us to transform the way we manage stress and open up more completely to the promised 'life in all its fullness'? Key is the definition of mindfulness as being more fully aware of our own experience in the present moment in a non-judgmental way. The author finds that 'distractions';, so often the bane of those trying to pray, can be taken note of without our being caught up in or taken over by them. A non-judgemental approach seems entirely consistent with talk of grace, and as Christians we know we can only ever experience God in the present moment. Tim reflects: 'If I feel loved entirely without judgment, I will gradually dare to allow every aspect of myself to come into the light of God's gaze and so into relationship with the rest of myself and this is how healing comes.' 'You can read this book in a day, but take it to heart and it will last a lifetime.' - Professor Mark Williams, from the Foreward
Christian Meditation in Clinical Practice
Author: Joshua J. KnabbPublisher: InterVarsity Press
ISBN: 1514000253
Category : Psychology
Languages : en
Pages : 234
Book Description
What would it look like to turn to the Christian faith to cultivate meditation practices? Presenting Christian meditation as an alternative to Buddhist-informed mindfulness, this workbook from Dr. Joshua Knabb offers a Christian-sensitive approach to meditation in clinical practice, focusing on both building theory and providing replicable practices for Christian clients and their therapists.
Passage Meditation
Author: Eknath EaswaranPublisher: ReadHowYouWant.com
ISBN: 1458778606
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 270
Book Description
Pioneered by spiritual master Eknath Easwaran, passage meditation consists of memorizing an inspirational spiritual passage and then sending it deep into consciousness through slow, sustained attention. It keeps meditation fresh and varied because readers can select the passages - from one tradition or many - that embody their chosen ideals. Many readers also enjoy the passages for their poetic and intellectual appeal. This form of meditation offers all the richness and depth of traditional wisdom, together with a practical method for bringing that wisdom into daily life. The book situates passage meditation as part of Easwaran's eight-point program that, based on traditional spiritual practices but adjusted for modern lifestyles, shows readers how to stay calm and focused at work and home. This edition includes a new preface of previously unpublished material by Easwaran and an epilogue that explains the story behind the book and invites new readers to join the author on this adventure in the ''world within.''