Centering Prayers
A One-Year Daily Companion for Going Deeper into the Love of God
By (author) Peter Traben Haas
$19.99
- ISBN: 9781612614151
- Trim size: 5.25 x 6.5 inches
- Weight: 9 ounces.
- Pages: 320
- Publication Date: 01 Dec 2013
- Product ID: 4151
- Format: Paperback
Centering Prayers is a collection of 365 daily prayers for moments of silence and meditation. Thousands of readers have been inspired by the love, warmth, and peace that radiate from these brief daily prayers that spring from the ancient Christian practice of contemplative prayer.
Centering Prayers is:
- A book of simple, gentle daily devotions to grow our awareness of God’s presence
- An invitation to find peace and stillness, to listen and just be
- Ideal for centering your mind and heart at the beginning of the day, or at bedtime, to calm anxiety
- An ideal gift for anyone who feels lost, doubting, or fearful, anxious, or needs reassurance of the intimate love of God
- A helpful tool for letting the noise of the world recede and entering a prayerful space
- Structured by the natural seasons of the year, and includes special prayers for holy days
Rooted in Scripture and timeless Christian wisdom, these open-hearted prayers are rich in imagery, helping us connect with God as Living Water, Source, Sustainer, Living Gate, Love, Wisdom, Beauty, Strength in Life, Abba, Eternal Listener, Grace-giver, God of Gentle Power, Beloved Source of Security, and more. Centering Prayers is a perfect companion for a personal retreat, or to pray with others in community.
Reviews
“Praying these prayers becomes a daily chant reminiscent of those in monasteries the world over, kneeling in prayer in the silent hours before dawn. Peter Haas’ vulnerability and longing will lead you to your own journey.” —Paula D'Arcy, author of Gift of the Red Bird
“Peter Haas’ brief, profound prayers provide the ideal prelude to silence and contemplation. Centering Prayer practitioners—and all who long for God’s presence—will be inspired by the love that radiates through these pages.” —David Frenette, author of The Path of Centering Prayer: Deepening Your Experience of God
“Centering Prayers is thoughtfully and prayerfully written. It leads us into deep prayer and high doxology.” —Richard J. Foster, author of Prayer: Finding the Heart’s True Home
“On one level, this collection of prayers functions as a gentle and lovely collection of devotions. On a deeper level, they invite us into that silence where the Mystery of God may meet and transform us.” —Carl McColman, author of Answering the Contemplative Call
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