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Praying the Holy Scriptures

By: M. Basil Pennington

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Discover how to listen for God’s “voice” as you read the Holy Scriptures. This new series of books is designed to open up the meaning of one ancient way of Christian prayer in a relatively short amount of time. In Praying the Holy Scriptures, the late Father Pennington: * Briefly introduces “Three Steps to Daily Lectio” * Offers profound reflections of “Waiting on the Lord” and how to “Use Our Imaginations” in prayer * Presents ten examples of doing these things based on his own prayerful meditations. The wisdom and advice in Praying the Holy Scriptures will guide you into a lifetime of changing how you read the Bible and how you pray.

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1612611427

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Through the Year with the Saints

A Daily Companion for Private of Liturgical Prayer

By: Basil Pennington

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Through the Year with the Saints

A Daily Companion for Private of Liturgical Prayer

By: Basil Pennington

This devotional guide commemorates the saints universally honored in the Roman Catholic Church. Father Pennington has written an insightful Introduction which illuminates the spiritual graces we can experience when meditating on and praying with the saints throughout the year. The entries are arranged chronologically, corresponding to the feasts observed at weekday liturgies. Pennington opens each one with a brief note on the saint's life or role in the Church. There follows an excerpt by or about the saint drawn from the saint's life, writings, or spoken words. The author invites us to begin to walk with the saints. "Get to know them better," he suggests, and "listen to them speak to us here now through these, their recorded words." To further assist us, Pennington offers a Select Bibliography of works on the saints. This unique compendium can be used year after year for private use, parish use, worship, and study. For all who seek a clearer understanding of the feast days and their relevance in our lives, it is a welcome spiritual aid. Through the Year with the Saints will enhance our friendship with the company of the saints.

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0385240627

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Pray As You Can

A Short Primer

By: Mary Clare Vincent,Esther de Waal,M. Basil Pennington

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Pray As You Can

A Short Primer

By: Mary Clare Vincent,Esther de Waal,M. Basil Pennington

Here is a brief, well-written primer on prayer based on conferences given to the community and other groups by the foundress and former prioress of St. Scholastica Priory, Petersham, MA. Writing with warmth and clarity, Sr. Mary Clare draws on sources from the Bible through the Church Fathers, to Basil Hume. She starts at the beginning with why one should pray and ends up with contemplative prayer (Centering Prayer). tradition. And she offers concise answers to the most frequently asked questions: when should I pray? How can I pray better? How do I k now I am advancing in prayer? What do I do about distractions? Father Basil Pennington, OCSO, states in the Foreword: ¿Mother Mary Clare writes with the sure hand of a well-experienced spiritual mother. Simple, straight clear teaching on prayer is what is sought today as it was in the early days of the Church. And it is found here¿.There is a simplicity and sharpness in Mother¿s teaching. There is also depth and beauty; an insight that will resonate with what is deepest in us as human beings and Christians.

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Paulist Press

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0809147343

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9780809147342

Daily We Touch Him

Practical Religious Experiences

By: M. Basil Pennington

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Daily We Touch Him

Practical Religious Experiences

By: M. Basil Pennington

Prayer of the Heart, an early Christian form of contemplative prayer, has once again become commonplace in the Christian community thanks to the efforts of Trappist monks. Father Basil Pennington, one of the pioneer leaders in this movement, here tells the story of this recovery of contemplative prayer as it was experienced, first in the United States and then in different parts of the world.

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038514802X

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Journey in a Holy Land

A Spiritual Journal

By: M. Basil Pennington

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Journey in a Holy Land

A Spiritual Journal

By: M. Basil Pennington

In his final book--a lasting testament to his love for the Holy Land and the Jewish and Palestinian people--the beloved Cistercian monk, who passed away in 2005, meditates on his travels to Nazareth, Mt. Sinai, and other sites in the Holy Land. Six photos. Map. (Catholic)

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Paraclete Press (MA)

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1557254737

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9781557254733

Listening: God's Word for Today

By: M. Basil Pennington

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Listening: God's Word for Today

By: M. Basil Pennington

For some years, Father Pennington has been writing a short column of spiritual reflections for a number of newspapers as far-flung as the Hong Kong Sunday Examiner and the Worcester Catholic Free Press. Centring on three themesùfinding God in the course of oneÆs daily activities, striking stories that illustrate a spiritual truth, and thoughts that flow from listening to GodÆs wordùthe sixty reflections in this book, each able to be read in a matter of minutes, will provide nourishment to see us through a busy day.

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0826412874

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Centered Living

The Way of Centering Prayer

By: Basil Pennington

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Centered Living

The Way of Centering Prayer

By: Basil Pennington

Introduces the concept of centering prayer, offers suggestions on how to pray, and discusses the purpose and benefits of prayer.

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030776883X

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Call to the Center

The Gospel's Invitation to Deeper Prayer

By: Basil Pennington

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Call to the Center

The Gospel's Invitation to Deeper Prayer

By: Basil Pennington

Well-known retreat master and author of the bestselling Centering Prayer, Basil Pennington now demonstrates the spiritually enriching power of that ancient prayer technique when used in conjunction with scripture. Just as a centering prayer involves listening to a call, he explains, so too our encounters with the Word of God are a listening experience. This devotional book contains thirty excerpts from Matthew's Gospel with corresponding meditational essays that invite prayerful reflection through "centering." We are guided through such areas as poverty of spirit, self-alienation, the transformation of consciousness, authentic love, abandonment and "letting go," and openness to the Spirit. Equally suites for a personal at-home retreat or in a prayer-group setting, this treasury of Gospel spirituality brings even greater joy to the experience of centering prayer.

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0307768759

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Who Do You Say I Am?

Meditations on Jesus' Questions in the Gospels

By: M. Basil Pennington

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Who Do You Say I Am?

Meditations on Jesus' Questions in the Gospels

By: M. Basil Pennington

CONTENT: What do you want? -- What did you go out to the desert to see? -- What do you want me to do for you? -- Who do you say that I am? -- Will God grant justice to his chosen? -- Is it lawful? -- Why do you not believe? -- Do you believe I can do this for you? -- How many loaves do you have? -- Do you see anything? -- Where are the nine? -- Has no one condemned you? -- Why should it clutter the ground? -- Did you not know? -- Who is my mother?

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1565482190

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Psalms

A Spiritual Commentary

By: M. Basil Pennington, OCSO

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Psalms

A Spiritual Commentary

By: M. Basil Pennington, OCSO

Let the Psalms help you forge a deeper connection to the Divine. Showing how the Psalms give profound and candid expression to both our highest aspirations and our deepest pain, the late, highly respected Cistercian Abbot M. Basil Pennington shares his reflections on some of the most beloved passages from the Bible’s most widely read book. In this companion volume to The Song of Songs: A Spiritual Commentary, Pennington is once again joined by Jewish artist Phillip Ratner, whose evocative works will lead you into more meaningful contemplation of the inner spirit of the Psalms. Pennington describes how the monastic tradition of regular reflection on the Psalms—a technique St. Benedict called the “work of God,” or Opus Dei—can help you transform your everyday life into a powerful life of prayer. Enriched by Jewish and Christian faith, the drawings and meditations speak to every person wanting both to connect with their most human longings and to forge a vital connection with the Divine.

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1594734119

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The Song of Songs

A Spiritual Commentary

By: M. Basil Pennington, OCSO

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The Song of Songs

A Spiritual Commentary

By: M. Basil Pennington, OCSO

Let Your Deepest Soul Rejoice! In the tradition of Christian mysticism, including Bernard of Clairvaux, Gregory the Great, and Ambrose of Milan, M. Basil Pennington shares his reflections on the Bible's most challenging mystical text, the ancient love poem that is the Song of Songs. In this extraordinary volume, Pennington is joined by the profound Jewish artist Phillip Ratner, whose inspired works call forth from Pennington not only transcendent prayer and rich analogy but also the deepest sentiments that are common to every human mind and heart. Pennington reflects on the ways you can use the Song of Songs to fulfill your own unutterable aspirations. Enriched by Jewish and Christian faith, the drawings and meditations speak to you and every person who desires to connect with their deepest, most human longings. Allow yourself to let go and delve into the poetry of Song of Songs, to find joy in the boundless love of God for you, the beloved child. Allow yourself to experience this story of love—human love yearning for the Divine.

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1594734569

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Centering Prayer

Renewing an Ancient Christian Prayer Form

By: Basil Pennington

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Centering Prayer

Renewing an Ancient Christian Prayer Form

By: Basil Pennington

The practice of prayer and meditation in modern Western Christianity is rooted in the Eastern tradition of early Church prayer as well as the wisdom of early Church fathers. In Centering Prayer, M. Basil Pennington, the author of the highly acclaimed Daily We Touch Him, returns to these roots, offering contemporary Christians a new approach to ancient prayer forms. Pennington combines the best of the Eastern spiritual exercises (such as the Jesus Prayer) with a spirituality for today's world. Addressing the obstacles that discourage people from praying well, he explains how to relax for prayer, how to listen to and be directed by the Other, and how to handle the pain and distractions that can stifle attempts to communicate with God. Centering Prayer has sold more than a quarter million copies since it was first published in 1982. In this eminently practical book, simple, inspiring instructions will help readers find the comfort and the guidance they seek through prayer.

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Finding Grace at the Center (3rd Edition)

The Beginning of Centering Prayer

By: M. Basil Pennington, OCSO,Thomas Keating, ocso,Thomas E. Clarke, SJ

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Finding Grace at the Center (3rd Edition)

The Beginning of Centering Prayer

By: M. Basil Pennington, OCSO,Thomas Keating, ocso,Thomas E. Clarke, SJ

A new 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 Rev. Cynthia Bourgeault, PhD, another generation will discover the amazing difference Centering Prayer can make in their lives.

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1594733635

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Pray As You Can

A Short Primer

By: Mary Clare Vincent,Esther de Waal,M. Basil Pennington

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A Short Primer

By: Mary Clare Vincent,Esther de Waal,M. Basil Pennington

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The Monks of Mount Athos

A Western Monk's Extraordinary Spiritual Journey on Eastern Holy Ground

By: M. Basil Pennington

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The Monks of Mount Athos

A Western Monk's Extraordinary Spiritual Journey on Eastern Holy Ground

By: M. Basil Pennington

Discover the rich spirituality of monastic life on Mount Athos--a place like no other on earth. Twenty-five years ago, M. Basil Pennington, OCSO, was the first Western monk to live on Mount Athos for more than the usually permitted overnight visit. The Monks of Mount Athos chronicles his extraordinary stay, his experiences of the East, and lively conversations with his hosts about theological differences and unfamiliar spiritual practices. Listen in as Abbot Basil wrestles with historical differences between Christianity's East and West, learns the Orthodox practice of "the prayer of the heart," and explores the landscape, the monastic communities, and the food of Athos--a monastic republic like no other place on earth. New to this edition, Archimandrite Dionysios, a monk from "the Holy Mountain," reflects on the ecumenical openness fostered as a result of, and since, Abbot Basil's stay. The abbot's experiences on Mount Athos motivated him to re-examine his role as a monk and his relationship to God. His inspiring meditations will help you to explore your own relationship to God and to others.

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SkyLight Paths Publishing

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1893361780

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Seeking His Mind

40 Meetings with Christ

By: M. Basil Pennington

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Seeking His Mind

40 Meetings with Christ

By: M. Basil Pennington

Here is another gem from the treasury of Basil Pennington's fertile and mature spiritual mind and heart. Dr. Tilden Edwards

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1557255628

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Centering Prayer

Renewing an Ancient Christian Prayer Form

By: Basil Pennington

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Renewing an Ancient Christian Prayer Form

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Finding Grace at the Center (3rd Edition)

The Beginning of Centering Prayer

By: M. Basil Pennington, OCSO,Thomas Keating, ocso,Thomas E. Clarke, SJ

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The Beginning of Centering Prayer

By: M. Basil Pennington, OCSO,Thomas Keating, ocso,Thomas E. Clarke, SJ

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Thomas Merton

I Have Seen what I was Looking for : Selected Spiritual Writings

By: Thomas Merton,M. Basil Pennington

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I Have Seen what I was Looking for : Selected Spiritual Writings

By: Thomas Merton,M. Basil Pennington

An informative and fascinating look at Merton's life and writings by a fellow-Trappist. Father Basil takes us on a whirlwind review through the seasons of Merton's life and work. An engaging approach for new readers and a refreshing review for long-time Merton fans, this carefully planned anthology by a fellow monk and a friend abounds with helpful insights into the life and writings of the most influential spiritual mentor of our time." William H. Shannon Author of Silent Lamp: The Thomas Merton Story A splendid introduction to Thomas Merton in his own words. Selections paint a balanced and rich portrait of the monk, mystic, poet, prophet, and spiritual master. Once again, Father Pennington reveals his intimate knowledge of his subject." E. Glenn Hinson Professor Emeritus Baptist Theological Seminary at Richmond

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1565482255

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Engaging the World with Merton

On Retreat in Tom's Hermitage

By: M. Basil Pennington

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Engaging the World with Merton

On Retreat in Tom's Hermitage

By: M. Basil Pennington

Pennington provides readers with a glimpse of what it would be like to spend a retreat with his friend, Thomas Merton, in his hermitage, reading his writings on the spiritual life, praying the hours, and caring for the birds on the front porch.

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1557254389

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Finding Grace at the Center

The Beginning of Centering Prayer

By: M. Basil Pennington,Thomas Keating,Thomas E. Clarke

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Finding Grace at the Center

The Beginning of Centering Prayer

By: M. Basil Pennington,Thomas Keating,Thomas E. Clarke

Centering Prayer focuses attention on God's presence within and moves on to discover His presence everywhere else. This volume will help those familiar with Centering Prayer and those learning about it for the first time to explore how it can strengthen and deepen their faith. The book offers three simple rules of Centering Prayer as well as guidelines on posture and relaxation, reflection on the prayer of The Cloud of Unknowing and will help cultivate Centering Prayer in all aspects of life.

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0281055351

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Call to the Center

The Gospel's Invitation to Deeper Prayer

By: M. Basil Pennington

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Call to the Center

The Gospel's Invitation to Deeper Prayer

By: M. Basil Pennington

old, o.p., edition. Please order new edition: Call to the Center, 978-156548-184-8

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1565480708

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The Song of Songs

A Spiritual Commentary

By: M. Basil Pennington, OCSO

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The Song of Songs

A Spiritual Commentary

By: M. Basil Pennington, OCSO

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Awake in the Spirit

A Personal Handbook on Prayer

By: M. Basil Pennington

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Awake in the Spirit

A Personal Handbook on Prayer

By: M. Basil Pennington

In this practical book the author presents time-tested ways that Christian have cultivated a deep inner relationship with God, including praying with the Scriptures, Centering Prayer, the use of the Rosary, the Stations of the Cross, and the Prayer of the Hours.

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The Song of Songs

A Spiritual Commentary

By: M. Basil Pennington

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The Song of Songs

A Spiritual Commentary

By: M. Basil Pennington

In the tradition of Christian mysticism, including Bernard of Clarivaux, Gregory the Great, and Ambrose of Milan, the well-known Cistercian abbot shares his reflections on the Bible's most challenging mystical text.

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1594730040

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Listen with Your Heart

Spiritual Living with the Rule of Saint Benedict

By: M. Basil Pennington

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Listen with Your Heart

Spiritual Living with the Rule of Saint Benedict

By: M. Basil Pennington

At Our Lady of the Holy Spirit Monastery in Conyers, Georgia, Abbot Basil Pennington gave weekly talks to the monks on the Rule of Saint Benedict. These talks have been organized into book form to illustrate a way of life to be lived in love for Jesus Christ and in service to others.

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Voice from the Monastery

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1557255482

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Markesinis and Deakin's Tort Law

By: Simon Deakin, FBA,Angus Johnston,Basil Markesinis

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Markesinis and Deakin's Tort Law

By: Simon Deakin, FBA,Angus Johnston,Basil Markesinis

Fully updated to cover developments including the Protection from Harassment Act 1997, the Human Rights Act, Regina vs. Ireland, and Regina vs. Burstow, this book provides comprehensive commentary on tort law. The authors provide a variety of comparative and economic perspectives upon the area.

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0199591989

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