Beginning Contemplative Prayer: Out of Chaos Into Quiet

by Kathryn J. Hermes

The chaotic circumstances of daily life and the noise of our contemporary culture make us feel that we can never find a time and place to rest in God. This book, however, not only explains the importance of silent reflection as a Christian essential, but it provides practical exercises that help us build reflective prayer into our ordinary busy routines. Beginning Contemplative Prayer is a primer for those who want to learn and grow in the prayer of quiet, using the variety of prayer forms and techniques that have been a part of the Christian tradition for centuries.

Genres: Spirituality

169 pages, Paperback

First published May 1, 2001

Reviews

[Brace1737 · Rating 4 out of 5]

Sister Hermes covers all the current trends in prayer in this short book. This is not "Prayer for Dummies" but a reliable guide to the need for prayer and how to set aside time for prayer. Bishop Robert Baron in his book "Catholicism"has a chapter on prayer.This book is useful for those who want to build Bishop Baron's insights