The desert spirituality and contemporary ministry Nouwen, Henri J. M. creator text bibliography nyu New York Seabury Press 1981 monographic eng

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96 pages ; 21 cm. "Solitude, silence, and unceasing prayer form the core concepts of the spirituality of the desert. Solitude shows us the way to let our behavior be shaped not by the compulsions of the world but by our new mind, the mind of Christ. Silence prevents us from being suffocated by our wordy world and teaches us to speak the Word of God. Finally, unceasing prayer gives solitude and silence their real meaning. In unceasing prayer, we descend with the mind into the heart of God, who embraces all of history with his eternally creative and recreative love". Prologue -- Solitude -- Silence -- Prayer -- Epilogue -- Notes Henri J.M. Nouwen. Includes bibliographical references. Pastoral theology Clergy Office Christian life Christian literature, Early BV 4011 .N682 248.8/9 0816404798 80021790 DLC 800828 20240129105142.0 3717363 spa