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Prayerfulness
Robert J. Wicks examines what it means to truly live in the present moment, with eyes wide open to life & to God.
- GenresPrayerChristianity
175 pages, Hardcover
First published January 1, 2009
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Robert J. Wicks
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Robert J. Wicks (born August 2, 1946 in Queens, New York) is a clinical psychologist and writer about the intersection of spirituality and psychology. Wicks is a well known speaker, therapist, and spiritual guide who has taught at universities and professional schools of psychology, medicine, nursing, theology, and social work for more than thirty years. He a Professor Emeritus at Loyola University Maryland
Robert J. Wicks (born August 2, 1946 in Queens, New York) is a clinical psychologist and writer about the intersection of spirituality and psychology. Wicks is a well known speaker, therapist, and spiritual guide who has taught at universities and professional schools of psychology, medicine, nursing, theology, and social work for more than thirty years. He a Professor Emeritus at Loyola University Maryland
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April 4, 2019
This felt more like a pop psychology self-help book than a primer on prayer. Readings for a 30 day self-directed retreat concludes the book. I took the full 30 days to read through this section, but nothing resonated with me. I was surprised by how rarely God or any member of the Trinity was mentioned. The goal of this book appeared to be self-acceptance, internal tranquility and healthy relationships, all laudable goals, but not intimacy with God or fidelity to Gospel values, which is what I was seeking. 1.5 stars
August 20, 2022
Wonderful insights on prayerfulness and what happens to us when we accept ourselves and the gifts we receive openly, what amazing things can happen to us and those around us. When we share genuinely with an open heart, we receive just as much if not more in return.
The book instructs us in little steps to begin and add to the increments and intensity of our prayerfulness.
Two of many favorite quotes from the book are:
1.). Have a heart that never hardens and a temper that never tires, and a touch that never hurts. Charles Dickens
2.) Life is more exciting if your focus on the possibilities!
I will leave you with the best quote from the book:
“To be spiritual means to know and to live according to the knowledge that there is more to life than meets the eye. To be spiritual is to live knowing that God is present to you in grace. To be open to this is to accept who you are and who you are called to become.”
The book instructs us in little steps to begin and add to the increments and intensity of our prayerfulness.
Two of many favorite quotes from the book are:
1.). Have a heart that never hardens and a temper that never tires, and a touch that never hurts. Charles Dickens
2.) Life is more exciting if your focus on the possibilities!
I will leave you with the best quote from the book:
“To be spiritual means to know and to live according to the knowledge that there is more to life than meets the eye. To be spiritual is to live knowing that God is present to you in grace. To be open to this is to accept who you are and who you are called to become.”
July 25, 2014
I kept this book in my yoga bag and would read it while I waited between work and the start of yoga class. I found myself looking forward to "waiting" for the first time in a very long time. This book brings peace and serenity and a deeper understanding of prayer.
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