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Opening to God : A Guide to Prayer

by Thomas H. Green

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A book that uncomplicates prayer for both the beginner and the experienced prayer. Opening to God is a unique combination of fundamentals, fully grounded in the tradition of the Christian mystics, plus a wealth of "today" insights into what is really involved in laying the foundations of a genuine life of prayer. Green's book is a milestone, a beautiful blend of our Christian heritage with the very best of today's practical experience and spontaneity.… (more)
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Often, people feel drawn to prayer but are timid and unsure about how to pray. For over thirty years, this book has demystified prayer for countless thousands. Friendly and inviting explains what prayer is all about, then turns to techniques that ready the soul to encounter God. Mining his rich experiences as a Jesuit missionary and spiritual director, Thomas Green, S.J., shakes away the cobwebs and banishes stodgy assumptions about spiritual life that is fed by the practice of prayer. A must-have resource, both for beginners and practiced 'pray-ers' who want to cultivate a more meaningful prayer experience.
  StFrancisofAssisi | Mar 11, 2023 |
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[Preface] This book has been "germinating" for several years.
[Introduction] In recent times, sociologists have sought to explain some of the phenomena of our shrinking world in terms of a "third culture."
For the past several years, I have been a spiritual director in a major seminary.
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Authors have tried to clarify the situation by distinguishing between acquired contemplation (the beginner's type which we are discussing) and infused contemplation (the more advanced stage of prayer where God takes over more and more).
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A book that uncomplicates prayer for both the beginner and the experienced prayer. Opening to God is a unique combination of fundamentals, fully grounded in the tradition of the Christian mystics, plus a wealth of "today" insights into what is really involved in laying the foundations of a genuine life of prayer. Green's book is a milestone, a beautiful blend of our Christian heritage with the very best of today's practical experience and spontaneity.

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