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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Avec un sens aigu du dialogue interreligieux, le Dalaï-Lama commente ici les Evangiles pour la première fois. Fort de toute la sagesse bouddhiste, il interprète le cœur de la révélation chrétienne. Tout en soulignant les convergences exceptionnelles des deux traditions, il marque aussi les différences et les points de séparation. Il encourage chacun à rester dans sa voie mais à l'approfondir. Ce qui éclate ici, c'est le potentiel d'enrichissement mutuel que recèle ce dialogue interreligieux, surtout dans le domaine de l'éthique et de la pratique spirituelle. Cela féconde les attitudes de compassion, de méditation et de tolérance.