Essence of Prayer
«...a genuine attempt to introduce the theory and practice of prayer to the uninitiated, in language that is accessible to all men and women.»
Mount Carmel
Prayer is a word we take for granted. Ought we to do so? What do we mean by prayer? What does the word mean in the Christian context? Almost always when we talk about prayer we refer to something we do. Les mer
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At its simplest we do no look for success so as to be assured that we do believe. We give ourselves over completely to divine love. Ultimately, we live for God and not for ourselves.
Detaljer
- Forlag
- Burns & Oates Ltd
- Innbinding
- Paperback
- Språk
- Engelsk
- Sider
- 224
- ISBN
- 9780860124252
- Utgivelsesår
- 2006
- Format
- 22 x 14 cm
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«...a genuine attempt to introduce the theory and practice of prayer to the uninitiated, in language that is accessible to all men and women.»
Mount Carmel
«...a valuable contribution to the vast array of books offering advice and encouragement to Christians on the subject of prayer. This book is full of insights...Ruth Burrows...reflections are thought-provoking and described with encouragement and simplicity.»
John Mann, Church of Ireland Gazette
«Here is a major contribution from the pen of a well-known writer on spiritual themes...An impressive offering...different from her earlier works, and well worth a little study.»
Elizabeth CSF, Franciscan
«It is useful as spiritual reading that will help the prayer and Christian lives of men and women living in the world. For that, it can be recommended.»
Prebendary John Gaskell, Church Times
«Essence of Prayer is a good introduction to the chief labour of Carmel.»
The Daily Telegraph
«The person who has most clearly written about this area in our own times is Ruth Burrows in books such as Essence of Prayer.»
Christopher Howse, The Tablet