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Synopsis

This exciting resource book provides a wealth of fresh ideas and practical advice on a variety of approaches to prayer and contemplation. It also offers helpful guidance on how these approaches can work in a small group, and includes suggestions for using parts of the book during Lent. There are chapters on centring down, prayer in the midst of life, praying with the Bible, using the imagination, adoration and contemplation, liturgy, reconciliation, journaling, visual images and other symbols, prayer and the body, and intercession. A key feature of the book is the sequences of stimulating prayer exercises which form an integral part of each chapter. All the material in this book originates from ideas and exercises developed by people throughout the country connected with S.P.I.D.I.R., an informal network in the Southwark Diocese for all concerned with the furtherance of Spiritual Direction.

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Présentation de l'éditeur

This exciting resource book provides a wealth of fresh ideas and practical advice on a variety of approaches to prayer and contemplation. It also offers helpful guidance on how these approaches can work in a small group, and includes suggestions for using parts of the book during Lent. There are chapters on centring down, prayer in the midst of life, praying with the Bible, using the imagination, adoration and contemplation, liturgy, reconciliation, journaling, visual images and other symbols, prayer and the body, and intercession. A key feature of the book is the sequences of stimulating prayer exercises which form an integral part of each chapter. All the material in this book originates from ideas and exercises developed by people throughout the country connected with S.P.I.D.I.R., an informal network in the Southwark Diocese for all concerned with the furtherance of Spiritual Direction.

Biographie de l'auteur

Henry Morgan was ordained into the Anglican Church and served in both inner-city and suburban parishes for over 20 years. He was Chairman of SPIDIR from 1988-93, before leaving parish ministry to set up the Annunciation Trust, which supports the work of Spiritual Direction and the development of individual spirituality.

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9780281045570: Approaches to Prayer: A Resource Book for Groups and Individuals

Edition présentée

ISBN 10 :  0281045577 ISBN 13 :  9780281045570
Editeur : SPCK Publishing, 1991
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