Open Mind, Open Heart: The Contemplative Dimension of the Gospel
By: Thomas Keating
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1. A New Kind of Christian: A Tale of Two Friends on a Spiritual Journey
By: Brian D. McLaren
3.83
Format: 192 pages, Hardcover
A Leadership Network Publication A New Kind of Christian 's conversation between a pastor and his d… read more
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"To be truly good means more than not robbing people . . . To be truly good means more than being righteously religious . . . To be truly good means being a good neighbor. . . . And to be a good neigh…"-Brian D. McLaren, A New Kind of Christian: A Tale of Two Friends on a Spiritual Journey
"[In the story of the Good Samaritan,] everybody knows the robber is bad--but doesn't Jesus also imply an indictment on the priest and Levite? . . . The priest and Levite are over here. They are 'righ…"-Brian D. McLaren, A New Kind of Christian: A Tale of Two Friends on a Spiritual Journey
2. New Seeds of Contemplation
By: Thomas Merton
4.26
Format: 297 pages, Paperback
One of the best-loved books by one of the great spiritual authors of our time, with a new introduct… read more
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"A tree gives glory to God by being a tree. For in being what God means it to be it is obeying [God]. It “consents,"-Thomas Merton, New Seeds of Contemplation
"Our vocation is not simply to be, but to work together with God in the creation of our own life, our own identity, our own destiny....To work out our identity in God."-Thomas Merton, New Seeds of Contemplation
"The ever-changing reality in the midst of which we live should awaken us to the possibility of an uninterrupted dialogue with God. By this I do not mean continuous “talk,"-Thomas Merton, New Seeds of Contemplation
"We have the choice of two identities: the external mask which seems to be real...and the hidden, inner person who seems to us to be nothing, but who can give himself eternally to the truth in whom he…"-Thomas Merton, New Seeds of Contemplation
3. The Wisdom Jesus: Transforming Heart and Mind
By: Cynthia Bourgeault
4.12
Format: 237 pages, Paperback
If you put aside what you think you know about Jesus and approach the Gospels as though for the fir… read more
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"A sophiological Christianity focuses on the path."-Cynthia Bourgeault, The Wisdom Jesus: Transforming Heart and Mind
"It's not about right belief; it's about right practice."-Cynthia Bourgeault, The Wisdom Jesus: Transforming Heart and Mind
"To mourn is to touch directly the substance of divine compassion."-Cynthia Bourgeault, The Wisdom Jesus: Transforming Heart and Mind
"As we enter the path of transformation, the most valuable thing we have working in our favor is our yearning."-Cynthia Bourgeault, The Wisdom Jesus: Transforming Heart and Mind
4. The Naked Now: Learning to See as the Mystics See
By: Richard Rohr
4.26
Format: 187 pages, Paperback
For Christians seeking a way of thinking outside of strict dualities, this guide explores methods f… read more
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"When you are concerned with either attacking or defending, manipulating or resisting...you cannot be contemplative. When you are preoccupied with enemies, you are always dualistic."-Richard Rohr, The Naked Now: Learning to See as the Mystics See
5. Revelations of Divine Love
By: Julian of Norwich , A.C. Spearing , Elizabeth Spearing
4.20
Format: 228 pages, Paperback
One of the first woman authors, Julian of Norwich produced in Revelations of Divine Lovea remarkabl… read more
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6. The Crucifixion: Understanding the Death of Jesus Christ
By: Fleming Rutledge
4.13
Format: None pages, Hardcover
Though the apostle Paul boldly proclaimed "Christ crucified" as the heart of the gospel, Fleming Ru… read more
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7. The Cloud of Unknowing
By: Anonymous , James Walsh
3.93
Format: None pages, Paperback
Widely considered a hallmark of Western literature and spirituality, The Cloud of Unknowing is an a… read more
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8. The Road Back to You: An Enneagram Journey to Self-Discovery
By: Ian Morgan Cron , Suzanne Stabile
4.21
Format: 238 pages, Hardcover
Ignorance is bliss except in self-awareness... What you don't know about yourself can hurt you a… read more
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"The Enneagram is a tool that awakens our compassion for people just as they are, not the people we wish they would become so our lives would become easier."-Ian Morgan Cron, The Road Back to You: An Enneagram Journey to Self-Discovery
9. Story of a Soul: The Autobiography of St. Thérèse of Lisieux
By: Thérèse of Lisieux , John Clarke
4.42
Format: 306 pages, Paperback
This book, first published in 1898 in a highly edited version, quickly became a modern spiritual cl… read more
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"Love lives only by sacrifice"-Thérèse of Lisieux, Story of a Soul: The Autobiography of St. Thérèse of Lisieux
"I have at last found my vocation; it is love!"-Thérèse of Lisieux, Story of a Soul: The Autobiography of St. Thérèse of Lisieux
"Love will consume us only in the measure of our self-surrender."-Thérèse of Lisieux, Story of a Soul: The Autobiography of St. Thérèse of Lisieux
"and I realized that real nobility is in the soul, not in a name."-Thérèse of Lisieux, Story of a Soul: The Autobiography of St. Thérèse of Lisieux
10. Everything Belongs: The Gift of Contemplative Prayer
By: Richard Rohr
4.53
Format: None pages, Paperback
This popular and bestselling book of the renowned Franciscan challenges people to move beyond the c… read more
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11. Open Mind, Open Heart: The Contemplative Dimension of the Gospel
By: Thomas Keating
3.98
Format: None pages,
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12. Breathing Underwater: Spirituality and the 12 Steps
By: Richard Rohr
4.67
Format: 360 pages, Audio
Both individuals and society are drowning in addictions, says dynamic speaker Richard Rohr, O.F.M.,… read more
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13. The Practice of the Presence of God
By: Brother Lawrence
4.32
Format: 95 pages, Paperback
Alternative cover edition of ISBN 0883681056 can be found here Brother Lawrence was a man of hum… read more
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"We ought not to be weary of doing little things for the love of God, who regards not the greatness of the work, but the love with which it is performed."-Brother Lawrence, The Practice of the Presence of God
"We must know before we can love. In order to know God, we must often think of Him; and when we come to love Him, we shall then also think of Him often, for our heart will be with our treasure."-Brother Lawrence, The Practice of the Presence of God
" Prayer is so simple. It is like quietly opening a door and slipping into the very presence of God. There, in the stillness, to listen to His voice, perhaps in petition or only to listen. It matters …"-Brother Lawrence, The Practice of the Presence of God
"That with him the set times of prayer were not different from other times: that he retired to pray, according to the directions of his Superior, but that he did not want such retirement. nor ask for …"-Brother Lawrence, The Practice of the Presence of God
14. Interior Castle
By: Teresa de Ávila
4.16
Format: 384 pages, Paperback
A cornerstone book on mystical theology, Interior Castledescribes the seven stages of union with Go… read more
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15. My Neighbor's Faith: Stories of Interreligious Encounter, Growth, and Transformation
By: None , Gregory Mobley , None
4.02
Format: 240 pages, Paperback
Leading writers from many religious traditions describe moments of transformation and growth throug… read more
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16. Centering Prayer and Inner Awakening
By: Cynthia Bourgeault
4.03
Format: 512 pages, Paperback
Practitioners of Centering Prayer are known for the great enthusiasm they bring to the practice of … read more
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17. Falling Upward: A Spirituality for the Two Halves of Life
By: Richard Rohr
4.23
Format: 199 pages, Hardcover
In Falling Upward , Fr. Richard Rohr seeks to help readers understand the tasks of the two halves o… read more
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"The ego hates losing – even to God."-Richard Rohr, Falling Upward: A Spirituality for the Two Halves of Life
"Sin happens whenever we refuse to keep growing."-Richard Rohr, Falling Upward: A Spirituality for the Two Halves of Life
"Life is all about practicing for heaven." p 101."-Richard Rohr, Falling Upward: A Spirituality for the Two Halves of Life
"Before the truth sets you free, it tends to make you miserable."-Richard Rohr, Falling Upward: A Spirituality for the Two Halves of Life
18. The Cross and the Lynching Tree
By: James H. Cone
4.51
Format: 202 pages, Hardcover
The cross and the lynching tree are the two most emotionally charged symbols in the history of the … read more
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"For [Martin Luther] King nonviolence was more than a strategy; it was the way of life defined by love for others—the only way to heal broken humanity."-James H. Cone, The Cross and the Lynching Tree
"The gospel of Jesus is not a rational concept to be explained in a theory of salvation, but a story about God’s presence in Jesus’ solidarity with the oppressed, which led to his death on the cross. …"-James H. Cone, The Cross and the Lynching Tree
"The cross and the lynching tree interpret each other. Both were public spectacles, shameful events, instruments of punishment reserved for the most despised people in society. Any genuine theology an…"-James H. Cone, The Cross and the Lynching Tree
19. The Wisdom Way of Knowing: Reclaiming an Ancient Tradition to Awaken the Heart
By: Thomas Moore , Cynthia Bourgeault
2.00
Format: 232 pages, Hardcover
"Drawing on resources as diverse as Sufism, Benedictine Monasticism, the Gurdjieff Work, and the st… read more
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20. Into the Silent Land: A Guide to the Christian Practice of Contemplation
By: Martin Laird
3.55
Format: None pages, Hardcover
Sitting in stillness, the practice of meditation, and the cultivation of awareness are commonly tho… read more
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21. The Ragamuffin Gospel: Good News for the Bedraggled, Beat-Up, and Burnt Out
By: Brennan Manning , Michael W. Smith , None
3.62
Format: None pages, Paperback
A Furious Love Is Hot on Your Trail! Many believers feel stunted in their Christian growth. We beat… read more
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22. Simplicity: The Freedom of Letting Go
By: Peter Heinegg , Richard Rohr , None
3.92
Format: None pages, Paperback
One of Fr. Rohr's bestselling books, this revised and updated edition explores St. Francis's ancien… read more
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23. City of Illusions
By: Ursula K. Le Guin
1.50
Format: None pages, Mass Market Paperback
He was a fully grown man, alone in dense forest, with no trail to show where he had come from and n… read more
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24. The Intimate Merton: His Life from His Journals
By: Thomas Merton , Jonathan Montaldo , Patrick Hart
3.94
Format: 229 pages, Paperback
In this diary-like memoir, composed of his most poignant and insightful journal entries, The Intima… read more
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25. Immortal Diamond: The Search for Our True Self
By: Richard Rohr
3.50
Format: 424 pages,
In "Falling Upward "(and in many of his other teachings), Richard Rohr talked at length about ego (… read more
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26. Jesus and the Disinherited
By: Vincent Harding , Howard Thurman
4.57
Format: 140 pages, Paperback
In this classic theological treatise, the acclaimed theologian and religious leader Howard Thurman … read more
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27. Being Aware of Being Aware (The Essence of Meditation Series)
By: Rupert Spira
4.32
Format: 128 pages, Paperback
Everybody is aware, all seven billion of us. We are aware of thoughts, feelings, sensations, and pe… read more
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"Awareness is inherently whole, complete and fulfilled in itself. Thus its nature is happiness itself--not a happiness that depends upon the condition of the mind, body or world, but a causeless joy t…"-Rupert Spira, Being Aware of Being Aware (The Essence of Meditation Series)
"Our true nature of eternal, infinite awareness is never completely forgotten or eclipsed by objective experience. However agitated or numbed objective experience may have rendered our mind, the memor…"-Rupert Spira, Being Aware of Being Aware (The Essence of Meditation Series)
"The apparently separate self or finite ‘I’ around whom all experience revolves is the true and only ‘I’ of eternal, infinite awareness – the ‘I’ of God’s infinite, self-aware being that shines in eac…"-Rupert Spira, Being Aware of Being Aware (The Essence of Meditation Series)
"a mind that is accustomed to repeatedly dissolving in its source or essence becomes progressively saturated with its inherent peace. When such a mind rises again from the ocean of awareness, its acti…"-Rupert Spira, Being Aware of Being Aware (The Essence of Meditation Series)
28. Losing Our Religion: An Altar Call for Evangelical America
By: Russell D. Moore
4.31
Format: 272 pages, Hardcover
Former Southern Baptist pastor and Christianity Today editor-in-chief Russell Moore calls for repen… read more
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29. The Universal Christ: How a Forgotten Reality Can Change Everything We See, Hope For and Believe
By: Richard Rohr
4.45
Format: 260 pages, Hardcover
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - With a new afterword - From one of the world's most influential spiritu… read more
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30. The Great Sex Rescue: The Lies You've Been Taught and How to Recover What God Intended
By: Sheila Wray Gregoire
4.56
Format: 272 pages, Paperback
What if it's not your fault that sex is bad in your marriage? Based on a groundbreaking in-depth s… read more
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31. Learning to Pray: A Guide for Everyone
By: James Martin
4.30
Format: 386 pages, Hardcover
One of America’s most beloved spiritual leaders and the New York Times bestselling author of The Je… read more
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