Download or read book Prayer in the Workaday World written by Arthur Middleton and published by Gracewing Publishing. This book was released on 2007 with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Real prayer consists of three essential constituents - oral or bodily prayer, prayer of the mind and prayer of the heart or 'of the mind in the heart', and if one or other constituent is absent it is not prayer at all. This book is not just about theory it is also about the practicalities of prayer. The author's concern is to help people discover their rule of prayer in a way of living where contemplation and action can harmonize so that they can 'pray without ceasing' in a world where coal is mined and candy floss is made. To pray is to share in God's life, to participate in the life the Father lives with the Son in the Holy Spirit. That living experience and knowledge of God lies not in some far- off country, but in our own backyard, the real and living circumstances of life in the workaday world as we respond to the spiritual fullness of life as it is, and not as we imagine it to be or as we would like it to be. It is not a flight of the alone to the Alone. We journey with fellow members of the Body of Christ as we join 'in the apostles' teaching and fellowship, the breaking of bread and the prayers'(Acts 2:42). The weekly Liturgy is our School of Prayer where we are nourished in Word and Sacrament in the way of salvation so that the other six days are lived in the power of the Risen Christ and according to his will. As an experienced retreat conductor and spiritual guide over many years, Arthur Middleton brings out of his treasury things old and new, and it is a welcome relief to read a book on Christian praying so rooted in the Christian tradition - the Fathers, the great spiritual writers of the Middle Ages, the Anglican seventeenth-century divines and the Tractarians and their successors - and which is yet so properly practical as to how to go about the business of praying, both personally and corporately. Arthur Middleton's gift of writing with exemplary lucidity and theological profundity has served him well in what he has offered to us in this book. BISHOP GEOFFREY ROWELL Arthur Middleton spent ten years in Sunderland and was Rector of Boldon from 1979-2003. Emeritus Canon of Durham Cathedral and Tutor at St Chad's College, he served on the College Council and was Acting Principal in 1997. He is a Fellow of the Royal Historical Society and a Patron of the Society of King Charles the Martyr. On the Editorial Board of New Directions, he is a member of the Church Union Council. His books include Towards a Renewed Priesthood and Fathers and Anglicans: the Limits of Orthodoxy, both published by Gracewing. He has also lectured in Canada and Australia. Married to Jennifer, they have two sons.

Download or read book Life Together and Prayerbook of the Bible written by Dietrich Bonhoeffer and published by Fortress Press. This book was released on 2004-12-08 with total page 236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: On the nature of Christian community and a theological interpretation of the Psalms.

Download or read book A Guide to Prayer for All Who Walk with God written by John S. Mogabgab and published by Upper Room Books. This book was released on 2014-01-01 with total page 448 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book, the fourth in The Upper Room's bestselling "Guide to Prayer" series, offers a simple pattern of daily prayer built around weekly themes and organized by the Christian church year. Each week follows this pattern: Affirmation Psalm Psalm Prayer Daily Scripture Readings Silence Daily Reading Reflection (Silent or Written) Prayers Offering of Self to God Blessing The daily readings are drawn from the history of Christian spirituality and feature such writers as Francis of Assisi, Teresa of Avila, Dietrich Bonhoeffer, Henri J. M. Nouwen, Sue Monk Kidd, Douglas Steere, Jan Richardson, Trevor Hudson, Wendy M. Wright, and many others. Beautifully bound in a leather-like cover, A Guide to Prayer for All Who Walk with God makes a perfect gift and a reliable companion for anyone seeking to deepen a steady life of prayer.

Download or read book Devotional Journey into the Mass written by Christopher Carstens and published by Sophia Institute Press. This book was released on 2018-01-18 with total page 145 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you’re unhappy because the Mass has become for you routine – or even boring and tedious – these pages are for you. They teach you eight simple ways to make your every Mass a joyful time of piety and intense devotion. Explaining the spiritual meanings behind the signs and symbols, words and actions of the Mass, author Christopher Carstens teaches you spiritually-enriching ways to enter the church building, make the Sign of the Cross, pray the Opening Prayer, listen to the Readings, prepare your soul at the Offertory, participate in the Eucharistic Prayer, receive Communion, and even respond to the Dismissal. Soon – with the help of author Carstens wise suggestions – you will be surprised to find each Eucharistic Celebration a fountain of peace for you, a profound refreshment for your soul. Among other things you’ll learn from these pages: The meaning of the “sacramental principle”: if you don’t understand it, then Mass is almost surely flat for youHow each element of the Liturgy has a sacramental quality about it, and can be for you a grace-filled encounter with JesusHow to transform your prayers at Mass into a conversation with GodWhy silence – both within the liturgy and outside of it – is a necessary element of that conversation with GodThere’s a proper spiritual way to make the Sign of the Cross (do you know what it is?)How the Creed can be for you the highpoint of the Liturgy of the WordWhy, during the collection, you should also explicitly offer Christ your heartThe best way in the Mass to participate in Jesus’ saving work: do you know what it is?What you should desire in order to receive the Eucharist most efficaciously (and what that desire presupposes in you)Coming and going through the church doors: what, each time, it should mean for you spiritually Plus, at the end of each chapter, a list of action items for the next time you go to Mass, and much, much more to awaken in you the bright spirit of joyful devotion that we are all called to have at Mass.

Download or read book Prayer Principles for Walking with God written by Vernon B. McDaniel and published by WestBow Press. This book was released on 2018-06-01 with total page 318 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: All worshippersno matter what their religionbelieve in the efficacy of prayer. Yet although the belief in prayer is vast and deep, it is often misunderstand and bedeviled by endless questions. Still, prayer may be the most therapeutic way of quieting our fears, broadening our concepts, deepening our faith, and bringing aid to those among us. Throughout his ministry and life, Vernon McDaniel has set out on his own quest to find prayer promises, instructions, and the rewards of praying. In a thought-provoking and insightful book of nearly three hundred prayer principles, McDaniel encourages others to grow in their faith by sharing principles from familiar biblical verses and personal wisdom that help deepen the prayer experience for all spiritual seekers. His principles include valuable insight into the chain of command related to prayer, the ability of Gods grace, how to pray for those who are lost, how to transform a Why? prayer into a How can this be used? prayer, and why we should trust God to keep us in perfect peace. Prayer Principles for Walking with God shares scriptures and biblical wisdom for believers wishing to become prayer warriors for God.

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Download or read book Teach Us to Pray written by Charles Fillmore and published by Prabhat Prakashan. This book was released on 2021-01-01 with total page 145 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Teach Us to Pray by Charles Fillmore: In this enlightening book, Charles Fillmore offers spiritual guidance on the practice of prayer and its transformative power. Drawing from his experiences as a co-founder of the Unity School of Christianity, Fillmore presents teachings that resonate with readers seeking a deeper understanding of prayer as a tool for spiritual growth, healing, and connection to the divine. Key Aspects of the Book "Teach Us to Pray": Spiritual Guidance: Fillmore offers practical advice and spiritual insights to enhance readers' prayer practices. Unity in Prayer: The book emphasizes the power of collective prayer and its ability to bring people together in a shared spiritual experience. Healing and Wholeness: Readers learn about the transformative potential of prayer in achieving physical, emotional, and spiritual healing. Charles Fillmore was an American spiritual leader and author born in 1854. As one of the founders of the Unity School of Christianity, he played a significant role in the New Thought movement. Through "Teach Us to Pray," Fillmore shares his spiritual wisdom and encourages readers to deepen their connection to the divine through the practice of prayer.

Download or read book Witness of the Saints written by Milton Walsh and published by Ignatius Press. This book was released on 2012 with total page 724 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "In the four volumes of the Liturgy of the Hours ... there are nearly 600 selections from the writings of the Fathers and saints. Seeing the potential of this vast collection as a theological resource, Milton Walsh has organized these selection by topics according to the four pillars of the Catechism of the Catholic Church. This topical concordance allows the reader to compare what the various authors have written on the same themes, while a chronological timeline of the readings shows their relationship to each other in time. Walsh has also provided background on the liturgical celebrations of the Church, as well as historical information on each author." --Book jacket.

Download or read book How Are You Praying written by Donald E. Demaray and published by Wipf and Stock Publishers. This book was released on 2006-08-01 with total page 175 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Previously published under the title Alive to God through Prayer, this book has been thoroughly revised and updated to reflect the current prayer needs of Christians. Demaray offers an enlightening study of how prayer works and explains how any Christian can develop a richer prayer life. Here you will learn how to establish a personal pattern of prayer, how to pray for specific needs (growth, healing, revival, etc.), how to lead a prayer group, how to pray with your family, and much more. One chapter entitled Especially for Ministers and Prayer Group Leaders gives a wealth of practical suggestions to help Christian leaders enrich the prayer life of their congregations. A section of discussion questions at the end of each chapter will prompt you to think further and try some of the prayer methods Demaray describes. These questions also can serve as a springboard for group discussions.

Download or read book Wounded I Sing written by Richard Harries and published by SPCK. This book was released on 2024-08-15 with total page 157 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: George Herbert is widely regarded as the greatest devotional poet the world has known. Here Richard Harries introduces the poet and reflects on 24 of his greatest poems, six for each of the four weeks of Advent. Each week focuses on a different theme. Week 1: Winning the Heart Week 2: Held by Christ Week 3: Welcome Week 4: All Praise After each poem Richard Harries reflects on the poet’s sense of the divine and draws out spiritual insights for the reader to think about as they prepare to celebrate Christ's appearing. The result is a book that readers will want to return to over and over again, whether during Advent or in any other season of the year.

Download or read book Prayer the Great Adventure written by Dr. David Jeremiah and published by Multnomah. This book was released on 2013-11-13 with total page 266 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this Gold Medallion award-winner, Dr. David Jeremiah addresses the challenges to prayer that we all face and the answers to prayer we often miss. Prayer, the Great Adventure gently encourages us to take the first steps toward fostering a rewarding relationship with God. Drawing from his prayer journals and decades of work, Dr. Jeremiah shares his experiences - blessings, struggles, and insights. Inside Prayer, The Great Adventure you will: • Find answers to the questions, “How can I find time to pray when I’m so busy?” • Discover the detailed roadmap for prayer that Jesus gave us — The Lord’s Prayer • Read reflections from Dr. Jeremiah’s personal journal on his prayer journey Get ready to embark on the most satisfying of trips, the great adventure of prayer.

Download or read book Pocket Prayers for Commuters written by Christopher Herbert and published by Canterbury Press. This book was released on 2014-08-04 with total page 109 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Combining the timeless wisdom of Scripture and classic prayers, Pocket Prayers for Commuters offers people travelling to work a short, simple pattern of morning and evening prayer specially designed to help them through the journey to and from work.

Download or read book The Fullest Possible Love written by Dr. Paul W. Chilcote and published by Abingdon Press. This book was released on 2024-08-20 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A new and age-old way of practicing the Christian faith. What does Wesleyan theology and the Methodist way of life have to do with Benedictine ideas and practices? Renowned teacher Paul W. Chilcote reveals surprising and profound similarities and overlaps in the practices and theological convictions of these two Christian streams. Chilcote is a United Methodist scholar, elder, and serves as a Benedictine oblate. He writes from his own spiritual life, offering a gift to readers who are interested in Methodism and mysticism. Chilcote teaches a remarkable approach to spiritual practice; it is a new and age-old way of practicing our faith.

Download or read book Prophet Pastor Protestant written by Edward J. Furcha and published by Wipf and Stock Publishers. This book was released on 1984-01-01 with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Pittsburgh Theological Monograph - New Series General Editor - Dikran Y. Hadidian

Download or read book The Sublimity of Document written by Scott MacDonald and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2019-07-01 with total page 577 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Sublimity of Document: Cinema as Diorama is a collection of in-depth, substantive interviews with moving-image artists working "avant-doc, that is, making films that explore the territory between documentary and experimental cinema. The book uses the early history of the museum habitat diorama of animal life, specifically the Hall of African Mammals at the American Museum of Natural History, as a way of rethinking both early and modern cinema document--and especially those recent filmmakers and films that are devoted to providing viewers with panoramic documentations of places and events that otherwise they might never have opportunities to experience in person. This international collection of 27 interviews follows on MacDonald's earlier Avant-Doc: Intersections of Documentary and Avant-Garde Cinema (Oxford, 2015). The interviews, organized panoramically within the collection, are dense with information and insight, and readable by specialists and non-specialists alike. In most instances, these are the most in-depth and expansive-sometimes the first-interviews with these filmmakers. Together, these interviews offer an engaging panorama of the recent history and geography of cinema devoted to documenting the world around us, as well as an in-depth look at the challenges and accomplishments of filmmakers willing to go anywhere on the planet (or on the internet!) to document what they believe we need to see. MacDonald's general introduction provides an overall context for the collection, which includes interviews with Ron Fricke, Gustav Deutsch, Laura Poitras, Fred Wiseman, Nikolaus Geyrhalter, Bill Morrison, Brett Story, Abbas Kiarostami, Lois Patiño, Dominic Gagnon, Erin Espelie, Yance Ford, Janet Biggs, Carlos Adriano, Craig Johnson, Ben Russell, Betzy Bromberg, James Benning, Maxim Pozdorovkin, along with several veterans of Harvard's Sensory Ethnography Lab (and with the executive directors of the distributor, Documentary Educational Resources, which has served the field of independent documentary for nearly fifty years)--each interview is introduced with MacDonald's overview of the interviewee's life and work. The book includes filmographies and selected bibliographies for all the filmmakers.

Download or read book The Classics of Judaism written by Jacob Neusner and published by Westminster John Knox Press. This book was released on 1995-01-01 with total page 516 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Neusner introduces the reader to selections from all the documents of the Torah and Scripture that define the canon of Judaism in its formative stage

Download or read book Signs of Life written by Scott Hahn and published by Image. This book was released on 2009-11-03 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Scott Hahn, the bestselling author of The Lamb’s Supper and Reasons to Believe, celebrates the touchstones of the Catholic life, guiding readers to a deeper faith through the Church’s rites, customs, and traditional prayers. Signs of Life is beloved author Scott Hahn’s clear and comprehensive guide to the Biblical doctrines and historical traditions that underlie Catholic beliefs and practices. Devoting single chapters to each topic, the author takes the reader on a journey that illuminates the roots and significance of all things Catholic, including: the Sign of the Cross, the Mass, the Sacraments, praying with the saints, guardian angels, sacred images and relics, the celebration of Easter, Christmas, and other holidays, daily prayers, and much more. In the appealing conversational tone that has won him millions of devoted readers, Hahn presents the basic tenets of Church teachings, clears up common misconceptions about specific rituals and traditions, and responds thoughtfully to the objections raised about them. Each chapter concludes with loving, good-natured, inspiring advice on applying the Church’s wisdom to everyday life.