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Praying Our Experiences
"The only place where we meet God is in our own experieces, hence the supreme importance of this book. It locates prayer and spirituality where they really belong, beyond sacral fromulas and the stuff of life".....Ernest Larkin, O. Carm, Kino Instit.
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96 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 1980
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December 11, 2020
"Prayer is not a matter of formulas or pious thoughts; it is a matter of honesty and searching for the meaning, the truth of our experiences, however painful that truth may be."
The focus is on knowing ourselves as God knows us, accepting ourselves, joys and sorrows, sins and successes, and opening our hearts to God. Prayer is not an easy thing to write about with crystal clarity. How do you tell someone how to encounter God? Therefore, like many of the books I've read on prayer, this book gave me thoughts to chew on, but left the part of me that wants a step-by-step formula unsatisfied. The problem is that there is no set formula, because prayer is of the heart. I think prayer in some ways is a searching, so we will not be satisfied until we see God face to face.
The focus is on knowing ourselves as God knows us, accepting ourselves, joys and sorrows, sins and successes, and opening our hearts to God. Prayer is not an easy thing to write about with crystal clarity. How do you tell someone how to encounter God? Therefore, like many of the books I've read on prayer, this book gave me thoughts to chew on, but left the part of me that wants a step-by-step formula unsatisfied. The problem is that there is no set formula, because prayer is of the heart. I think prayer in some ways is a searching, so we will not be satisfied until we see God face to face.
February 7, 2017
A short read. Even then, it should have been condensed. But still a lovely book on how to pray in an ordinary, go-to-God as you are.
March 13, 2018
I never realized complaints can become prayers that show our weakness to ourselves, allowing us to get closer to God. Good to read as an adult to learn how to really pray.
January 19, 2021
This short essay held a lot of truth for me and came at a time I most needed it.
January 6, 2022
This is an older book... contains some treasures.
August 7, 2011
I wasn't thrilled by this book. Found content repetitive. Too simple compared to the other theological books I'm reading for my classes. Nothing by what the authored said challenged or engaged my spirit. I would consider this a primary level book for those just beginning a prayer journey.
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