Ancient Spiritual Disciplines

This small book comes in a package of 5 copies. Discover how to listen for God's "voice" as you read the Holy Scriptures. This new series of books is designed to open up the meaning of one ancient way of Christian prayer in a relatively short amount of time. In Praying the Holy Scriptures, the late Father Pennington: * Briefly introduces "Three Steps to Daily Lectio" * Offers profound reflections of "Waiting on the Lord" and how to "Use Our Imaginations" in prayer * Presents ten examples of doing these things based on his own prayerful meditations. The wisdom and advice in Praying the Holy Scriptures will guide you into a lifetime of changing how you read the Bible and how you pray.

cons are a doorway to prayer that will deepen your relationship with God. Icons point us beyond themselves. They are different from paintings. An icon speaks to both the mind and the soul. We respond in belief, or praise, or wonder, or encouragement, or simply-prayer. This series of "little books" is designed to enable you to grasp the meaning of one ancient method of Christian prayer in a relatively short amount of time. In Praying with Icons you will discover: • What makes an image an icon. • The history of icons in the Orthodox Church. • Some of the most recognizable ones, and their meanings. • How to get started incorporating icons into your life of prayer.

Allow the Mother of Jesus to teach you new ways to pray. This new series of books is designed to open up the meaning of one ancient way of Christian prayer in a relatively short amount of time. In Praying with Mary you will discover: • The mother of Jesus-in all of her simplicity and complexity. • How to prayerfully follow Mary's footsteps toward God. "This book drew me to reflect in a new way on Mary's distinctive choices and gifts." -Thomas H. Smolich, SJ, President, Jesuit Conference USA "With the turn of every page, the mystery of Mary unfolds." -Lauren Artress, Canon of Grace Cathedral and author of Walking a Sacred Path Package of 5 units

Discover how Christianity first began recognizing saints, and learn the meaning of ancient ways of praying with the Saints. Jon Sweeney explains that these champions of faith are in heaven, cheering us along on the path to God. They are listening, and available to show us the way. Learn about ancient spiritual disciplines and the role they play in our modern world.

"Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me." This very simple prayer was developed in the deserts of Egypt and Palestine during the early centuries of Christian faith, and has been practiced in the Eastern Orthodox Church ever since. It is a prayer inspired by St. Paul's exhortation to "pray constantly" (1 Thessalonians 5:17), and its purpose is to tune one's inner attention to the presence of the Lord. This series of "little books" is designed to enable you to grasp the meaning of one ancient method of Christian prayer in a relatively short amount of time. In Praying the Jesus Prayer, one of today's most respected voices on Orthodoxy in America introduces you to: • The history and meaning of this popular but rarely understood method of talking to God • What it means to really pray with both heart and mind • How to get started incorporating the Jesus Prayer into your life.