Bøn og bønnebøger

A guidebook on how to live the Trappist charism outside a monastic enclosure.Endorsements"Michael Downey's theological depth enriches, his poetic prose inspires, his prayer pulses through these pages. Every word, each finely chiseled cameo evokes silence, sobriety, and solidarity in everything."--Luis Antonio Cardinal Tagle, Vatican Dicastery for Evangelization"This slim volume offers a balm for today's frenetic and disconnected soul. An astute cultural observer, Downey shines a revealing light on the 'magnificent distractions' that can impede the spiritual life even as his poetic sensibility draws us ever more deeply into the art of living prayerfully. We are in the safe hands of a wise and perceptive spiritual master."--Richard R. Gaillardetz, Boston College"A guidebook on how to live the Trappist charism outside a monastic enclosure. It was in many ways Charles de Foucauld's own calling. Sobriety healed his soul, silence opened him to the mystery, and solidarity led him to encounter the God who calls us his brothers and sisters. As Michael Downey points out, the three are not signposts to perfection but to increasing our desire for that in which our hearts can rest."--Little Sister Kathleen of JesusDr. Michael Downey has served as professor of theology and spirituality at universities and seminaries in North America and abroad. Author or editor of more than twenty books over the course of an academic career spanning more than forty years, he has remained active in working with enclosed contemplative monks and nuns. He is recipient of three honorary doctorates and was awarded the Cross Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice medal by Pope John Paul II.+

Do you struggle to hear God in the everyday? Discover how to listen for answers and find your way back to Him.Have adversity or trauma inspired you to seek God's direction? Do you fear that you won't be able to hear Our Father when you ask for His guidance? Is life presenting you with unforeseen obstacles? Author, teacher, and dedicated mother Billie Woodruff's learned to receive guidance from God and overcome extraordinary challenges and heartbreak. Now she's here to share how you can communicate with the Almighty and reclaim your own beautiful journey.Divine Communication: Receive Guidance and Messages From God and the Angels is a practical and powerful resource for anyone seeking a two-way relationship with the Lord. Using a range of methods, from simple exercises and personal stories to illustrations and meditations designed to reveal the Creator's presence in your life, Woodruff's gentle hand leads you to exactly where you need to be. And by learning how to ask for and secure divinely intimate support, you'll soon feel blessed every precious day.In Divine Communication, you'll discover:- Relatable approaches to help you make that deep connection and restore your spirit- Anecdotes, examples, and poignant accounts to inspire your belief- How to uncover the Holy Spirit's wisdom through everyday symbols, Mother Nature, and music so you can experience support on multiple levels- Ways to ask God for the help you need and how to recognize the answers- Meditation techniques, interpreting dreams, tapping into intuition, and much, much more!Divine Communication is a heartfelt spiritual guidebook. If you like looking beyond the physical, inspirational conversations, and enduring truths, then you'll love Billie Woodruff's reassuring reflections.Buy Divine Communication today to find the Maker everywhere! Scroll up to the top and click the "Buy"button!

Do you ever get distracted when you're trying to pray? Do you ever wonder if you're praying the right way? Bestselling author Albert Haase, OFM, presents a practical and timely book on discovering how to respond to God's relentless invitation to a deeper relationship that goes beyond Sunday Mass attendance. In The Persistent God, you will find answers to many nagging questions you may have, including:- Why does prayer seem so hard?- Am I doing enough? - What should I look for in a spiritual director? - How can I discern what God is saying to me? With decades of experience praying and offering spiritual direction, Albert Haase shares his wisdom on nurturing a vibrant, committed, and mature relationship with God.

2024 Reprint of the First Edition. ¿Facsimile of the original edition and not reproduced with Optical Recognition Software. According to Russell, the secret of getting what is wanted from Life is to find it within ourselves as an idea (let it form in us a consciousness of itself), and then to let it flow through us into the visible. The continued acknowledgment and realization of a thought as true, plus sustained attention to it, creates a mental equivalent, or affinity, for that thing. The mental equivalent held firmly in the conscious mind is then passed on to the subconscious mind, where it is acted upon by Divine Substance and produces a harvest exactly like itself.Thus, what we accept as true in the within becomes true in the without. "Out of the heart (subconscious mind) are the issues of life.""As a man thinketh in his heart (sub-conscious mind), so is he." Prayer is not a game of chance, as when one puts a nickel into a slot machine and gets two nickels or hits the jackpot. Prayer is providing a mental equivalent, or belief, through which God's attributes can be expressed.

As you faithfully engage with the Prayer Journal, you will experience a profound connection with Jesus and witness the blossoming of your spiritual journey. Looking back at your entries it serves as a divine mirror, unveiling the remarkable strides you've taken, the obstacles you've conquered, and the divine wisdom you've acquired along your path.This sacred journal becomes a powerful instrument for nurturing your spiritual existence. Within its pages, you find a haven where you can pour out your innermost thoughts, unburden your soul, and cultivate a profound and unwavering bond with Jesus, the source of all grace and guidance in your life.Structured for Guidance: At the heart of this journal is a structured framework that encourages meaningful prayer. We understand that sometimes the blank page can be intimidating, so we've provided a guideline page in the front of the book to help you get started. Every journal page is divided into sections - Gratitude, Forgiveness, Others, and Guidance. These subjects guide your daily prayers and reflections.Benefits of Using the Prayer Journal:Discovering Gratitude: The Gratitude section prompts you to acknowledge and appreciate the blessings in your life. By regularly recording what you're thankful for, you'll foster a more optimistic outlook and reduce stress.Finding Forgiveness: The Forgiveness section assists you in finding a nurturing environment to explore the concept of mercy. This journey can be profoundly transformative, guiding you to seek forgiveness from Jesus for your transgressions, and empowering you to extend forgiveness to both you and others.Connecting with Others: The Others section encourages prayers for friends, family, world events, global issues, communities in need and asking for assistance for healing for those who have hurt of wronged you. It promotes empathy, compassion, and the strengthening of your relationships.Seeking Guidance: The Guidance section provides a platform for seeking divine guidance in all areas of your life. It's also a valuable tool for finding clarity and direction in times of uncertainty.

Our basic nature, as human beings, is spiritual. Yet, many people find it difficult to get in touch with their intrinsic spirituality. The author recounts two visits by the Virgin Mary to his sickbed. The revelations that came from those encounters were both personal and universal. This book shares a profound yet simple message that is a guide to spiritual living through love, faith, and joy, and without guilt, pain, or struggle.

Have you ever wondered how to pray? Ever felt unsure of what exactly to say to communicate what you want? The Bible clearly states in Philippians 4:6 to not worry about anything, but instead to pray about everything! In this book, the author shows to how to Pray Fierce for every emotion you may be feeling.Are you scared? There's a prayer for that! Sad? There's a prayer for that! Feeling Alone? Addicted? Angry? -- There is a prayer for all of that. The author shares personal stories that inspired each of these prayers that will make you laugh and cry. Through it all, you will learn that the Word of God is real, and covers every topic and every situation you may be facing today. This book is more than a story, it is a reference tool that you'll come back to, again and again. Hebrews 4:16 instructs us to come boldly to the throne. In other words, let's Pray Fierce!

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work.

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work.

On the spiritual path? This book is for you.The book chronicles a journey of enlightenment with the masters of the far East, it is immensely profound and details the path to awakening. (Kay Bartholomew)About the author: Baird Thomas Spalding (1872-1953) was an American spiritual writer, author of the spiritual book series: Life and Teaching of the Masters of the Far East.In 1924, Spalding published the first volume of Life and Teaching of the Masters of the Far East. It describes the travels to India and Tibet of a research party of eleven scientists in 1894. During their trip they claim to have made contact with "the Great Masters of the Himalayas", immortal beings with whom they lived and studied, gaining insight into their lives and spiritual message. This close contact enabled them to witness many of the spiritual principles evinced by these Great Masters translated into their everyday lives, which Spalding describes as acts that can be accomplished by anyone who comes to know his "TRUE" self. Such examples are walking on water, or manifesting bread to feed the hungry party. Despite most of the action taking place in India, the Great Masters make it clear that the greatest embodiment of the Enlightened state is that of the Christ - the discovery of man's source of power within himself - that light of God - the Christ consciousness is that "Christ" state: The Masters accept that Buddha represents the Way to Enlightenment, but they clearly set forth that the Christ Consciousness is Enlightenment, or a state of consciousness for which we are all seeking - the Christ light of every individual; therefore, the light of every child born into the world.Spalding published three additional volumes before his death in 1953. Volumes 5 and 6 were published by DeVorss & Co posthumously from various articles that Spalding had written.Spalding's books have remained in print since his death and his stories have helped to popularize the concept of Ascended Masters which became a common meme in New Age and alternative religious movements during the later twentieth century.During the 1920s, Spalding was a personal acquaintance of Guy Ballard, also a mining engineer and founder of the I AM activity. Similar themes to Spalding can be seen in Ascended Master groups such as the Church Universal and Triumphant and the writings of Elizabeth Clare Prophet. Spalding is named as an influence in the writings of New Age figures such as JZ Knight, Paul Baumann of the Methernitha sect and Father Divine.The growth of the New Age movement during the 1970s resulted in a renewal of interest in Spalding, and several New Age figures have claimed tenuous connections to him after his death. American mystic Thane of Hawaii, founder of the Prosperos group, claimed in 1974 to have ghost-written several of Spalding's later books and accompanied him on his 1935 India tour. (wikipedia.org)

1883. Taylor was drawn into creating one body of those advices which the several necessities of many men must use at some time or other, and many of them daily; that by a collection of holy precepts they might less feel the want of personal and attending guides, and that the rules for conduct of souls might be committed to a book which they might always have; since they could not always have a prophet at their needs, nor be suffered to go up to the house of the Lord to inquire of the appointed oracles. Contents: The Rule and Exercises of Holy Living: Consideration of the General Instruments and Means serving to a Holy Life, by way of Introduction; Of Christian Sobriety; Of Christian Justice; Of Christian Religion. The Rule and Exercises of Holy Dying: A General Preparation towards a holy and blessed Death, by way of consideration; A General Preparation towards a holy and blessed Death, by way of exercise; Of the State of Sickness, and the Temptations incident to it, with their proper Remedies; Of the Practice of the Graces proper to the State of Sickness, which a Sick Man may practice alone; Of the Visitation of the Sick; or the Assistance that is to be done to Dying Persons by the Ministry of their Clergy Guides.

John Bunyan, renowned for his literary masterpiece "Pilgrim's Progress," unfolds another gem in the realm of spiritual guidance with his lesser-known work, "Prayer." Penned during his incarceration and initially published in 1652, this concise yet profound book delves into the intricacies of prayer, offering readers a rich understanding of this essential aspect of the Christian life.The book opens with Bunyan's beautiful definition of prayer as a "sincere, sensible, affectionate pouring out of the heart or soul to God, through Christ, in the strength and assistance of the Holy Spirit." Bunyan emphasizes the purpose of prayer as seeking those things God has promised or aligning with His Word, all while fostering a commitment to the well-being of the Church and an unwavering submission to God's will in faith.True to the Puritan style, Bunyan methodically dissects and elaborates on each component of his definition, providing readers with a structured and insightful journey into the practice of Christian prayer. He navigates through the dimensions of sincerity, sensibility, and affection, highlighting the role of Christ and the Holy Spirit in this spiritual discipline. Through its eloquent prose and meticulous exploration, this book remains a timeless guide for those on the pilgrimage of faith.

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work.

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work.

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work.

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work.

"Hello, God, it's me!"Talking to God immerses you into a new experience as you are covered over with a rich, deep tapestry, like the most beautiful woven cloth, of the vast expressions of our human need for God. The psalms express exuberant praise, worship, and adoration, but also deep guilt, anxiety, and fears. The psalms expose the happy times when we are bursting with joy, and sad times when we are crushed and can't go on.Every word in the Bible is Spirit-inspired, so each word in each psalm is given to us by God, greatly enriching our spiritual depth and breadth, and learning from the psalmist how to: Wait for GodHope in GodPray to GodTrust in GodServe GodObey God Do His willThe ten psalms explored throughout Talking to God: Psalm 23, In God's Presence; Psalm 1, Two Ways to Live; Psalm 51, A Cry for Mercy; Psalm 84, Praying to Enjoy God's Presence; Psalm 90, Praying Through Life's Struggles; Psalm 100, Rejoicing as You Enter God's Presence; Psalm 102:1-17, Praying When Overwhelmed with Grief; Psalm 137, Praying, Crying, Singing, Dreaming; Psalm 139, Thanksgiving for God's Presence; and Psalm 116, Rejoicing in God's Mercy. As you read and sing and repeat the words and music of each psalm, you discover God's presence speaking to you, singing to you. You find yourself listening for and hearing from your heavenly Father. The ultimate result of Talking to God through psalms is enjoying intimacy with Him.

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work.

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work.

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work.

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work.

This scarce antiquarian book is a selection from Kessinger Publishing's Legacy Reprint Series. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment to protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature. Kessinger Publishing is the place to find hundreds of thousands of rare and hard-to-find books with something of interest for everyone!

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work.

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work.

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work.

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work.