Open Mind, Open Heart: The Contemplative Dimension of the Gospel
- ISBN-10
- 0826414206
- ISBN-13
- 9780826414205
- Category
- Religion
- Pages
- 160
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2002-01-01
- Publisher
- A&C Black
- Author
- Thomas Keating
Description
A beautiful new gift edition of this classic work of spirituality, complete with ribbon marker.This book is designed to initiate the reader into a deep, living relationship with God. Written by an acknowledged spiritual master, the book moves beyond "discursive meditation and particular acts to the intuitive level of contemplation." Keating gives an overview of the history of contemplative prayer in the Christian tradition, and step-by-step guidance in the method of centering prayer. Special attention is paid to the role of the Sacred Word, Christian growth and transformation, and active prayer. The book ends with an explicit treatment of the contemplative dimension of the gospel.
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