M. Basil Pennington (1931–2005)
Author of Centering Prayer: Renewing an Ancient Christian Prayer Form
About the Author
After his ordination in 1957, M. Basil Pennington spent several years studying in Rome and received and S.T.L. and a J.C.L. He assisted at the Second Vatican Council as a peritus and in the preparation of the new Code of Canon Law. He started Cistercian Publications in 1968 and founded the show more Institute of Cistercian Studies at Western Michigan University in 1973. He became known through his efforts to help the Church refind its contemplative dimension through the Centering Prayer movement. show less
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Series
Works by M. Basil Pennington
The Monks of Mount Athos: A Western Monk's Extraordinary Spiritual Journey on Eastern Holy Ground (1978) 109 copies
Bernard of Clairvaux: A Lover Teaching the Way of Love. Selected Spiritual Writings (1997) 61 copies
Listen With Your Heart: Spiritual Living with the Rule of St. Benedict (Voices from the Monastery) (2007) 33 copies
William of Saint Thierry: The Way to Divine Union : Selected Spiritual Writings (Spirituality Throughout the Ages) (1998) 28 copies
Bernard of Clairvaux: Studies Presented to Dom Jean Leclercq (Cistercian Studies : No 23) (1973) — Editor — 15 copies
Contemplative Community: An Interdisciplinary Symposium [Cistercian Studies Series: Number Twenty-One] (1972) 12 copies
The Last of the Fathers : the Cistercian Fathers of the twelfth century : a collection of essays (1983) 9 copies
Saint Bernard of Clairvaux : studies commemorating the eighth centenary of his canonization (1977) 8 copies
One yet two : monastic tradition, East and West : Orthodox-Cistercian Symposium, Oxford University, 26 August-1… (1976) 8 copies
Twentieth Century Martyrs of The Cistercian Order of the Strict Observance : Martyrs of Algeria, Martyrs of the Spanish… (1997) 2 copies
Thomas Merton and centering prayer 2 copies
Holy Mountain! 1 copy
How To Center Your Life 1 copy
Trim Your Lamps 1 copy
O HOLY MOUNTAIN 1 copy
Associated Works
The Gift of Being Yourself: The Sacred Call to Self-Discovery (2004) — Foreword, some editions — 535 copies
Surrender to Love: Discovering the Heart of Christian Spirituality [Expanded Edition] (2015) — Foreword — 97 copies
A Challenge to Love: Gay and Lesbian Catholics in the Church (Challenge to Love, a Ppr) (1983) — Contributor — 56 copies
Aelred of Rievaulx: The Way of Friendship (Spirituality Through the Ages Series) (2001) — Editor — 40 copies
Jesus According To...: Contemporary Answers to Jesus' Haunting Question "Who Do You Say That I Am?" (1992) — Contributor — 9 copies
Reviews
Centered Living: The Way of Centering Prayer by Basil Pennington O.C.S.O.
In this enriching book Father Pennington reveals how the spiritual insights of centering have profoundly changed the lives of contemporary Christians everywhere.
Trappist monk Pennington traces the rosary's long history and shows how it aids concentration and lends tangibility to spiritual practice. Vividly relating it to the Scriptures, Pennington takes readers step-by-step through the traditional 15 mysteries and explores alternative formats for individual and group use.
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