Walking the Sacred Path: Spiritual Exercises for Today [Paperback]

Dan Schutte (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 27, 2009

Those familiar with the music of Dan Schutte are in for a great treat here. As in his music, he deals with themes of longing and desire for God, the hungers of the human heart, unfulfilled human hopes and dreams, and the profound happiness of finding one s home in God. The exercises here are loosely based on the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola, and the goal is the same for both: to draw readers into a personal, living, growing relationship with Jesus Christ.

The language is simple and prayerful and invites one to experience God at a new level, the level of simple contemplation. This kind of prayer fully involves both the mind and the heart, and it draws upon the power of imagination and our human feelings to fully experience the message of the gospel stories. Each of these 30 exercises provides preparation for prayer, a brief reflection, guidelines for entering the Scripture passage, and a beautiful closing prayer. Topics include being more generous with God, beauty as a door to God, walking in God s presence, seeing Jesus more clearly, becoming whole, and responding to our gospel call.

These beautiful prayers can be used throughout the liturgical year with parish staff, RCIA teams, catechists and teachers, intergenerational prayer groups, and by individuals seeking a deeper prayer life.

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About the Author

Dan Schutte is a nationally known composer of such hymns as Here I am, Lord, You Are Near, and Table of Plenty. His recordings are available from Pilgrim Music.

Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: Twenty-Third Publications (April 27, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1585957356
• ISBN-13: 978-1585957354
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.4 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #615,845 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Walking The Sacred Path: Spiritual Exercises for Today, September 28, 2009

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Jay (S California) - See all my reviews

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I've longed to have a deeper relationship with God; one that grows from the heart, more from the inside out rather than the other. Dan Schutte's book is easy to use. I started passivly reading (doing) an exercies each night reading in bed but after a few nights, I brought it to my kitchen table where I began to wholeheartedly engage in the reflections, allowing the scripture readings to open my imagination, to listen to my inner soul, to learn to pray. To really talk with God.

I just bought the campaignon CD with the 30 Schutte songs that go with each exercise. I finally experienced what it's like to be on a spiritual retreat (similar to the teaching of Ignatius of Loyola). During the day, I've begun to utilize the exercises as a way of living my life, to imagine God at my side. To experience love and to help quench a thirst I didn't know I had. The 30 CD's really was a great deal. Most of the songs are some of my favorit Catholic hymns - I play the CD in the car and know most of the melodies by heart.

The lady who leads RCIA at our church told me she started using this book to help people grow in their faith.

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Spiritual Exercises for Today, October 25, 2009

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This book is more than a book about prayer, reading scripture, meditation, and listening to God. It's a companion resource in helping to unlock the simple mysteries of developing a closer day to day walk with God, knowing the person and love of Jesus Christ and experiencing the fullness of the Holy Spirit in ways I had never known before. I now understand how St. Ignatius of Loyola's Spiritual Exercises have become so powerful in day to day living with Christ. This book is simple but powerful. I bought the music to go with the exercises and just now started to use it. For me, this didn't disappoint but has inspired me to do an exercise each day.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Presence in Activity, August 30, 2011

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"Walking the Scared Path" is a gift to those involved in full-time active ministries. It provides a meaningful, vibrant structure for strengthening one's relationship with God in the midst of a very active life. The format is simple and structured, yet open-ended for the individual pray-er. I would recommend it for anyone who wants to stay in touch through prayer.