Laurence Freeman Knihy

Kanadský benediktin L. Freeman v útlé knize nepodává teoretický rozbor, nýbrž praktický návod, doplněný řadou užitečných postřehů a rad, které během let nasbíral. Kniha bude užitečná každému vážnému zájemci o tuto křesťanskou praxi.

This book embarks on a journey of discovery, starting with a question that Jesus himself asked his disciples: 'Who do you say I am?'. Freeman explores this question by taking an insightful look into the historical reality of Jesus and an experiential reading of the Scriptures. A spiritual classic for our times from a bestselling Benedictine writer.

V knize s podtitulem Meditace jako čistá modlitba autor nepodává teoretický rozbor, ale praktický návod, doplněný řadou užitečných postřehů a rad, které během let nasbíral. Kniha bude užitečná každému vážnému zájemci o tuto křesťanskou praxi.

In this bestselling book, the Dalai Lama comments on well-known passages fromeach of the four Gospels. "Sparkling wit and compassionate understanding markthese penetrating insights".--"Library Journal".

This collection of talks on Christian meditation is full of practical advice and great spiritual insights in equal measure. It shows how discovering the presence of Christ within through meditative prayer can give shape and purpose to everything we do and are: our actions, emotions, fears, longings, failings and dreams.

The book addresses the urgent spiritual hunger prevalent in affluent societies, paralleling it with the material needs of developing nations. It argues that without overcoming materialism, individuals will struggle to cultivate genuine compassion, which is essential for acts of mercy and justice. The exploration of these themes emphasizes the importance of spiritual fulfillment in fostering a more compassionate and just society.

A practical introduction to Christian meditation, with 46 daily Lenten reflections (from Ash Wednesday to Easter Sunday) inspired by relevant Gospel passages, and weekly sections designed to support the continuing development of the practice.