Invitacion A Amar: El Camino a la Contemplacion Cristiana [Paperback]

Thomas, O.C.S.O. Keating (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 1, 1998

Stemming from the work of Thomas Keating, "Centering Prayer in Life and Ministry" allies meditation practices with silent prayer and offers a powerful method of attending to the word of God. This collection of essays contains many key insights into the meaning and practice of centering prayer.

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Text: Spanish
Original Language: English

About the Author

Father Thomas Keating is known throughout the world as an exponent, teacher, and writer on contemplative prayer. A Cistercian (Trappist) monk of St. Benedict's Monastery, Snowmass, Colorado, he is a founder of the Centering Prayer Movement and of Contemplative Outreach. He is the author of numerous books, particularly of the trilogy Open Mind, Open Heart; Invitation to Love; and The Mystery of Christ. Among his most recent books is The Daily Reader for Contemplative Living, compiled by S. Stephanie Iachetta.

Product Details

• Paperback: 160 pages
• Publisher: Continuum (April 1, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0826410936
• ISBN-13: 978-0826410931
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 5.9 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #566,532 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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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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5.0 out of 5 stars Un libro que no puedes dejar de leer y recomendar a tus hermanos de tu comunidad., December 4, 2011

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This review is from: Invitacion A Amar: El Camino a la Contemplacion Cristiana (Paperback)

Un libro que no puedes dejar de leer y recomendar a tus hermanos de tu comunidad. Este libro es uno de un set de tres libros. He comprado varios libros para regalar o para prestar y asi compartir la inmensa sabiduria que esta aqui escrita. Ampliamente recomendable para aquellos que buscanr una union intima con Dios. Para aquellos que quieren apagar su Ego y dejar que Dios sea el que gobierne sus vidas. Es una invitacion a amar al projimo y para ello se requiere amarse a uno mismo. Para hacerlo tiene que sucitarse la sanacion personal que solo Dios la pude dar.