A Guide To Christian Meditation

Author : John Bartunek
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2014-07
Category : Christian life
ISBN : 0991603818

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A Guide to Christian Meditation by John Bartunek Pdf

Daily meditation keeps your faith lively, supple, and relevant. It irrigates the soil of your soul, making your life more fruitful and continually opening up new vistas along the path to spiritual maturity.Let God change you from the inside out. St. Alphonsus Liguori, one of the Church's all-time great prayer masters, believed that sin could not survive in the soul of a person who practiced mental prayer. "He will either give up meditation," wrote Alphonsus, "or renounce sin." And a strong aversion to committing offenses against God is just the beginning of the benefits that flow from even modest dedication to Christian meditation. Join Father John Bartunek on an exhilarating, how-to journey into this time-tested method whose ultimate aim is intimacy with God - the Author not only of life but also of the life of the mind. You'll find types of prayer, fundamentals of Christian meditation, a 4-step structure for meditation, how to overcome difficulties in prayer, and more!

Author : Marilyn M. Helleberg
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 237 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 1980
Category : Large type books
ISBN : 070896267X

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A Guide to Christian Meditation by Marilyn M. Helleberg Pdf

Author : Taylor Remington
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 108 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2020-04-24
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0648698610

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A Beginner's Guide To Christian Meditation by Taylor Remington Pdf

A Beginner's Guide to Christian Meditation takes the reader on a journey, and explores various techniques and spiritual exercises centered around the Christian tradition. Containing both guided practices and scriptural foundations, this book provides understanding for the methodological processes involved with meditational practice. Such processes and practices are life-changing for both the beginner and the advanced practicioner. Take a transformative dive into the heart of the Divine and explore the life of the Spirit that lies deep within.

Author : Irene Kraegel
Publisher : Fortress Press
Page : 190 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2020-02-18
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9781506458625

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The Mindful Christian by Irene Kraegel Pdf

Mindfulness can help you live more joyfully and wholeheartedly in the world God created. The Mindful Christian provides readers with an overview of mindfulness practice through the lens of faith, showing how the ancient healing practice of mindfulness can help them live more joyfully and wholeheartedly. For Christians who are experiencing emotional pain, spiritual lethargy, or feelings of disconnection--or for Christians who are simply curious about how mindfulness can fit with their lives and their faith--this book will help them learn about and engage mindfulness practices in ways that leave them more compassionate, joyful, content, and at peace with themselves--and with God. The book offers easy-to-do mindfulness practices that will impact daily activities and relationships--empowering readers with the benefits of mindfulness for their emotional, spiritual, and relational health within the Christian life.

Author : John Bartunek
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 80 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2010-03
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 193327137X

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A Guide to Christian Meditation by John Bartunek Pdf

After a brief historical introduction to Christian meditation, Father John Bartunek, LC provides both an elegant and memorable method for meditation along with very helpful examples of specifically how to put this method into practice. He manages to do this while keeping our sights on Christ, not the method. This emphasis helps the reader to avoid common and unfortunately popular errors that overemphasize the means and deemphasize the all-important end - a deeper relationship with Christ himself. Taken from The Better Part with a new section on the History of Meditation.

Author : Joshua J. Knabb
Publisher : InterVarsity Press
Page : 234 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2021-11-30
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781514000250

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Christian Meditation in Clinical Practice by Joshua J. Knabb Pdf

What would it look like to turn to the Christian faith to cultivate meditation practices? Presenting Christian meditation as an alternative to Buddhist-informed mindfulness, this workbook from Dr. Joshua Knabb offers a Christian-sensitive approach to meditation in clinical practice, focusing on both building theory and providing replicable practices for Christian clients and their therapists.

Author : J. Dana Trent
Publisher : Upper Room Books
Page : 228 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2019-01-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780835818575

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One Breath at a Time by J. Dana Trent Pdf

In secular mainstream America, meditation has become as ubiquitous as yoga. But how does meditation fit into Christianity, and how does it differ from prayer? One Breath at a Time: A Skeptic's Guide to Christian Meditation reframes meditation for those who are skeptical because (1) they doubt their ability to be still and quiet and (2) they doubt the validity of meditation as a Christian spiritual practice. Using scripture, theology, and examples from the early church, this book challenges the prayer habits of Christians that leave little room for enough silence to experience and listen for God. Using five approaches—breath meditation, lectio divina, centering meditation, loving-kindness meditation, and devotional meditation—One Breath at a Time provides a practical, 40-day guide to beginning and sustaining a Christian meditation practice in an often chaotic world.

Author : Hans Urs Von Balthasar
Publisher : Ignatius Press
Page : 67 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2011-10-12
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781681490915

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Christian Meditation by Hans Urs Von Balthasar Pdf

While von Balthasar's classic Prayer is unparalleled in its development of the Trinitarian, Christological, Mariological and ecclesiological dimensions of prayer, Christian Meditation is a short, readable and eminently practical guide to that form of prayer which God's revelation in Jesus Christ has made indispensable: meditation on the word of God revealing the inner depths of God to man and--since it comes from God made man--the inner depths of man to himself. In a treatment that is both fresh and profound, Balthasar describes the central elements of all Christian meditation, provides a guide for making the meditation and then points the way to the union that prayer achieves in the footsteps of Mary, within the Church and in and for the world. "Consequently, Christian meditation is entirely trinitarian and at the same time entirely human. In order to find God, no one need reject being human personally or socially, but in order to find God all must see the world and themselves in the Holy Spirit as they are in God's sight." - Hans Urs von Balthasar

Author : Irene Kraegel
Publisher : Zonderkidz
Page : 191 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2022-08-02
Category : Young Adult Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780310778196

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A Mindful Moment by Irene Kraegel Pdf

A Mindful Moment is the book you need to center yourself with God. A guide for Christian prayer, meditation, and mindfulness, this unique devotional includes guided meditations that are Biblically centered and 100% accessible to teens just like you. This devotional focuses on four key categories—physical sensations, negative emotions, compassion to self, and lovingkindness to others. It can be used as a guide for daily meditation and reflection but allows for flexibility, providing inspiration and God’s peace in any situation. Use it on your journey to self-love and then let it take you to a place of love for all as Jesus calls us to love. A Mindful Moment includes: A how-to guide to simple meditation A brief history of Christian meditation practices A simple yet inspirational design that makes is perfect for anyone in need of time with God 150 Scripturally-based devotions which include a Bible verse, a short but significant reflection, and a suggested meditation practice such as cradling the breath, hearing meditation, or letting go of thought, all written especially for teens like you Author Irene Kraegel is a licensed clinical psychologist who brings her experience as a counselor and her knowledge of the scientific benefits of mindfulness to this collection of devotions. A Mindful Moment is a resource for living in God’s presence that you can trust.

Author : Morton T. Kelsey
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 314 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 1977
Category : Meditation
ISBN : 0281029849

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The Other Side of Silence by Morton T. Kelsey Pdf

Author : Mary Jo Meadow,Kevin Culligan,Daniel Chowning
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 293 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2007-08-28
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780861715268

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Christian Insight Meditation by Mary Jo Meadow,Kevin Culligan,Daniel Chowning Pdf

Despite the long history of mysticism within Christianity and its many and varied approaches to meditation and contemplative prayer, more and more Christians have turned to Eastern religions to find a kind of guidance for their interior life that they were not able to find in Christianity. Some have completely abandoned the religion of their childhood, believing they have found the "pearl of great price" in Eastern meditation. Christian Insight Meditation offers an ancient Buddhist meditation practice within a Christian prayer tradition, to teach readers a process of inner purification meant to lead to deeper Christian faith and to the direct vision of God. This wonderful, inspiring book offers reliable guidance and a way for any of us to begin to follow the footsteps of such towering figures as John of the Cross and Teresa of Avila. Readers will soon discover for themselves the power of Christian Insight Meditation to bring inner peace and healing and to deepen and enhance their Christian life, and the inseparable connection between wisdom and compassion known for centuries to both Christian and Buddhist meditators.

Author : David W. Saxton
Publisher : Reformation Heritage Books
Page : 171 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2015-01-13
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781601783721

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God’s Battle Plan for the Mind by David W. Saxton Pdf

During the seventeenth century, English Puritan pastors often encouraged their congregations in the spiritual discipline of meditating on God and His Word. Today, however, much of evangelicalism is either ignorant of or turned off to the idea of meditation. In God’s Battle Plan for the Mind , pastor David Saxton seeks to convince God’s people of the absolute necessity for personal meditation and motivate them to begin this work themselves. But he has not done this alone. Rather, he has labored through numerous Puritan works in order to bring together the best of their insights on meditation. Standing on the shoulders of these giants, Saxton teaches us how to meditate on divine truth and gives valuable guidance about how to rightly pattern our thinking throughout the day. With the rich experiential theology of the Puritans, this book lays out a course for enjoying true meditation on God’s Word. Table of Contents: 1. The Importance of Recovering the Joyful Habit of Biblical Meditation 2. Unbiblical Forms of Meditation 3. Defining Biblical Meditation 4. Occasional Meditation 5. Deliberate Meditation 6. The Practice of Meditation 7. Important Occasions for Meditation 8. Choosing Subjects for Meditation 9. The Reasons for Meditation 10. The Benefits of Meditation 11. The Enemies of Meditation 12. Getting Started: Beginning the Habit of Meditation Conclusion: Thoughts on Meditation and Personal Godliness

Author : Eknath Easwaran
Publisher : ReadHowYouWant.com
Page : 270 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2010-09
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9781458778604

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Passage Meditation by Eknath Easwaran Pdf

Pioneered by spiritual master Eknath Easwaran, passage meditation consists of memorizing an inspirational spiritual passage and then sending it deep into consciousness through slow, sustained attention. It keeps meditation fresh and varied because readers can select the passages - from one tradition or many - that embody their chosen ideals. Many readers also enjoy the passages for their poetic and intellectual appeal. This form of meditation offers all the richness and depth of traditional wisdom, together with a practical method for bringing that wisdom into daily life. The book situates passage meditation as part of Easwaran's eight-point program that, based on traditional spiritual practices but adjusted for modern lifestyles, shows readers how to stay calm and focused at work and home. This edition includes a new preface of previously unpublished material by Easwaran and an epilogue that explains the story behind the book and invites new readers to join the author on this adventure in the ''world within.''

Author : Thomas McCormick,Sharon Fish Mooney
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 119 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2006-02-07
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781597525510

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Meditation: A Practical Guide to a Spiritual Discipline by Thomas McCormick,Sharon Fish Mooney Pdf

ÒMeditation transforms our perceptions of the world, the events of our lives, our own existence. -- Edmund P. Clowney Should Christians meditate? If so, how? In other generations the answers to these questions would have been taken for granted. Yet because of the influx of various Eastern religions with forms of meditation not based on biblical principles, Christians have shied away from this time-honored tradition. These forty daily studies are meant to assist you in searching out what the Scriptures say about meditation. You will not only learn about meditation; you will also learn how to meditate. These are meditations on meditation.

Author : Fr John Bartunek
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2021-05-20
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1644131811

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Guide to Christian Meditation by Fr John Bartunek Pdf

Daily meditation keeps your faith lively, supple, and relevant. It irrigates the soil of your soul, making your life more fruitful and continually opening up new vistas along the path to spiritual maturity. Let God change you from the inside out. St. Alphonsus Liguori, one of the Church's all-time great prayer masters, believed that sin could not survive in the soul of a person who practiced mental prayer. 'He will either give up meditation, ' wrote Alphonsus, 'or renounce sin.' And a strong aversion to committing offenses against God is just the beginning of the benefits that flow from even modest dedication to Christian meditation. Join Father John Bartunek on an exhilarating, how-to journey into this time-tested method whose ultimate aim is intimacy with God: the Author not only of life, but also of the life of the mind.