The Daily Reader for Contemplative Living: Excerpts from the Works of Father Thomas Keating, O.C.S.O. : Sacred Scripture, and Other Spiritual Writings (Hardcover)

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"an ideal vade mecum for those who desire to retrieve the wonderfulness often obscured by the demands of ordinary routines" -- George W. Hunt, S.J., former editor-in-chief of America

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This work brings together for each day of the year three prayer practices for contemplative living: first, a brief "active prayer"; second, spiritual reading; and, third, Lectio Divina. The brief introductory prayer sentences are from various sources - the Bible and traditional prayers of the church or of well-known spiritual writers. The spiritual readings come from eleven of Father Keating’s books and one audiotape, with a month’s worth of readings derived from each work. Each day’s entry concludes with a brief selection from the Bible, or Lectio Divina.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 398 pages
• Publisher: Continuum (August 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0826415156
• ISBN-13: 978-0826415158
• Product Dimensions: 7.7 x 4.7 x 1.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #302,404 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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46 of 46 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars THE DAILY READER FOR CONTEMPLATIVE LIVING, October 19, 2003

By	Grateful (Rye, NY USA) - See all my reviews

Frankly, The Daily Reader for Contemplative Living has surpassed any other of its kind in my experience. For me, the selections are exactly the right length and the Scriptural accompanient is very a propos. The selcetions are chosen with so much awreness and care. The book is a gem of ogranization: the meticulous indexes, the appendix, etc. not to speak of the arrangement of the selections themselves.

17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars meditation for a day, October 13, 2005

By	N. Heidtman "Nandance" (Fortuna, CA USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This wonderful book provides a biblical quote for every day and a short meditation on it. It provides something to ponder during those free moments during the day when you wish to turn your thoughts to God and refresh your spirit for the tasks at hand.

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Daily Reader Fits the Daily Schedule, July 3, 2006

By	Diane Y. Kirkpatrick (Santa Barbara) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Excellent opportunity for short contemplative prayer time or for expanded prayer time utilizing centering prayer and lectio divina with provided selections. Like the notion of themes. Excellent.