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Finding Grace at the Center: The Beginning of Centering Prayer [Hardcover]

M. Basil Pennington (Author), Thomas Keating (Author), Thomas E. Clarke (Author)
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May 2002
A 25th Anniversary Edition of the classic that helped launch the Centering Prayer movement.

Centering Prayer is a precious part of the ancient spiritual traditions of the West. When Finding Grace at the Center was first published in 1978, people all over the world welcomed this practical guide to a simple and beautiful form of meditative prayer. Reflections and advice on Centering Prayer’s possibilities—and its pitfalls—are presented with clarity and simplicity, with a vision of the deeper life of the soul that contemplative prayer can bring about. Now, with a new foreword by Father Basil Pennington, another generation will discover the amazing difference Centering Prayer can make in their lives.

Finding Grace at the Center explains:

--The prayer of The Cloud of Unknowing

--Posture and relaxation

--The three simple rules of Centering Prayer

--How to cultivate Centering Prayer throughout all aspects of your life

Whether you’re familiar with Centering Prayer or just learning about it for the first time, this inspirational and informative guide will introduce you to the practice and show you how Centering Prayer can strengthen your connection to faith.



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About the Author

M. Basil Pennington, ocso, is abbot of Our Lady of the Holy Spirit Abbey in Georgia and the author of many modern spiritual classics, including Centering Prayer and Lectio Divina.

Thomas Keating, ocso, is a monk, priest, and former abbot who currently lives at St. Benedict’s Monastery in Snowmass, Colorado. His books include Open Mind, Open Heart; Intimacy with God; and many others.

Thomas E. Clarke, sj, is a well-known Jesuit writer and spiritual father. He now resides at Bethany Retreat Center in Highland Mills, New York.


Product Details

  • Hardcover: 112 pages
  • Publisher: Skylight Paths Publishing (May 2002)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1893361691
  • ISBN-13: 978-1893361690
  • Product Dimensions: 7.6 x 5.3 x 0.6 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 8.3 ounces
  • Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,939,558 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful path, February 27, 2011
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This volume inspires, giving the reader holy and practical advice on practice that will improve the soul, the heart, and the mind. One of the Keating classics and a must read.
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1.0 out of 5 stars Not Recommended for Catholic prayer, January 12, 2011
Father Keating's books are largely based on Eastern Mysticism. Go to Catholic.com and type in Centering Prayer. Avoid these books. They are dangerous for our souls.
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