In Silence: Why We Pray

by Donald Spoto

ISBN: 0-670-03347-2

 

This book is a study of prayer from many faith perspectives throughout history and cultures. Each chapter focuses on a different aspect of the prayer experience (prayer as...dialogue, petition, forgiveness, suffering, abandonment, serenity, loving, transformation, and silence). The author offers his book in the spirit of what he calls a quietly overwhelming question "What can we do - what can any of us do - but throw ourselves into the arms of God?" I recommend this book for those who are curious to learn more about silent prayer as a human experience that reaches beyond any particular faith. - Jean Joklik

 

 

- FYI. The current issue of the periodical Parabola on the newstand is devoted to the same topic, Silence, as found in different faith traditions. - RonB

 

 

 

 

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Several new books on Centering Prayer have been released:

Centering Prayer and the Healing of the Unconscious;

Spirituality, Contemplation and Transformation (Writings on Centering Prayer);

Journey to the Heart: Centering Prayer for Children.

Has anyone read any of these? If so, might you write a review of it here?  - RonB

 

 

 

 

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