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John Main: A Biography
JOHN MAIN OSB (1926-1982) is recognized as one of themajor spiritual teachers of the twentieth century. His teachingon contemplative prayer has transformed many livesworldwide and his influence continues to grow.
John Main taught that to be with God does not requirewords, thoughts or images, but the silent consciousness ofa Presence. He reminds us that the spiritual pilgrimageinvites us to have the courage to become more and moresilent. The journey starts when we accept the discipline ofsilence, stillness and simplicity.
This booklet tells the story of John Main through letters,anecdotes, and reminiscences by family, friends andcolleagues. A collection of photographs adds a personaltouch to this story. The booklet gives a new dimension to ourunderstanding of the man, the monk, and his teaching. FrLaurence Freeman, Fr John’s spiritual successor, says: “It isimportant to see how John Main’s pilgrimage and missionwere fully inserted into his humanity. It is the authenticity ofhis life that in the final analysis teaches us.”
John Main taught that to be with God does not requirewords, thoughts or images, but the silent consciousness ofa Presence. He reminds us that the spiritual pilgrimageinvites us to have the courage to become more and moresilent. The journey starts when we accept the discipline ofsilence, stillness and simplicity.
This booklet tells the story of John Main through letters,anecdotes, and reminiscences by family, friends andcolleagues. A collection of photographs adds a personaltouch to this story. The booklet gives a new dimension to ourunderstanding of the man, the monk, and his teaching. FrLaurence Freeman, Fr John’s spiritual successor, says: “It isimportant to see how John Main’s pilgrimage and missionwere fully inserted into his humanity. It is the authenticity ofhis life that in the final analysis teaches us.”
96 pages, Kindle Edition
First published August 31, 2014
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