Awakenings [Paperback]

Thomas Keating (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 1, 1990

In this book, Thomas Keating invites the reader to look afresh at the Word of God and see, perhaps for the first time, the relevance of these ancient words to life today.

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This is a collection of 30 homilies by a Trappist monk best known for his Centering prayer teachings. Arranged by events in Jesus's ministry, themes and images from Jesus's teachings, and liturgical celebrations of Jesus's presence, these homilies are clear, insightful, creative, and spiritually profound. While they may be helpful to those preparing to preach and teach, they also make excellent material for personal meditation on biblical texts. Highly recommended for seminary and public libraries.
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Product Details

• Paperback: 136 pages
• Publisher: The Crossroad Publishing Company (October 1, 1990)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0824510445
• ISBN-13: 978-0824510442
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 5.8 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,120,261 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Thomas Keating, founder of the centering prayer movement, is an author, teacher, and monk who has worked for many years to foster understanding among the world's religions. A member of the Cistercian Order in the Benedictine tradition, Father Keating has served at monasteries in Colorado and Massachusetts. He currently directs retreats in the practice of Centering Prayer, a cornerstone of contemporary Christian contemplative practice. He is the author of the best-selling Open Mind, Open Heart, Fruits and Gifts of the Spirit, St. Therese of Lisieux, Manifesting God, and The Transformation of Suffering, Divine Therapy and Addiction, among many other books. He lives at St. Benedict's Monastery in Snowmass, Colorado.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Insightful Homilies, September 16, 2001

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This review is from: Awakenings (Paperback)

Through this book Thomas Keating, a Trappist monk offers food for thought to the materialistically oriented world of today with 30 very insightful homilies. They are randomly selected homilies, based on the events in Jesus' ministry, his teachings and other celebrations in the Church. The endeavor to make the scriptures relevant to the everyday life of the faithful is indeed praiseworthy. This book would provide valuable spiritual reading and help for personal reflection on the Biblical texts as well as some resource for preaching.