Toward God: The Ancient Wisdom of Western Prayer
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.45 (896 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0892438908 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 192 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-12-11 |
| Language | : | English |
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I really enjoyed reading this book I used this book for a class through the VLCFF. I really enjoyed reading this book. The author not only provided practical ways to improve your prayer life, but he imparted sound theological basis for his comments. He quoted writers and theologians of the past i. A book on prayer worth rereading Michael Casey has writeen several books on the practice of spiritual disciplines and spirituality. All are worthwhaile, but this is perhaps his best. It is certainly the starting place for beginning to read his work. As a protestant / neo-pentecostal / evangelic. "One of the best books that I've ever read!" according to Amazon Customer. This book was a tool for an online class and it is a great book! I have made notes in it and will put it in my favorite book category!
Bernard of Clairvaux. . About the Author Casey is a monk of Tarrawarra Abbey in Australia. He is well-known as a retreat master and lecturer on monastic spirituality and holds a doctorate from Melbourne College of Divinity in the area of the life and writings of St
Bernard of Clairvaux. Casey is a monk of Tarrawarra Abbey in Australia. He is well-known as a retreat master and lecturer on monastic spirituality and holds a doctorate from Melbourne College of Divinity in the area of the life and writings of St.
In clear and often delightful prose, Casey brings out the personal techniques and practicalities involved in transforming prayer from an "activity" to a way of life. The freshness of his language reinforces the basic premise of this book that spiritual communion with God must be lived, not merely studied or repeated ritualistically.