A Defense of Centering Prayer

This article argues that "centering prayer", if properly understood and promulgated, does not succumb to current objections. Besides, the Catholic Catechism and a papal letter on Christian meditation, when read thoroughly, support it. The article uses Scripture, tradition, philosophical an...

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Main Author: Chicoine, Glenn (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Cistercian Studies Quarterly [2019]
In: Cistercian studies quarterly
Year: 2019, Volume: 54, Issue: 3, Pages: 319-340
IxTheo Classification:CB Christian life; spirituality
KDB Roman Catholic Church
Further subjects:B Contemplation
B PHILOSOPHY methodology
B MONASTIC & religious life (Christianity)
B CATHOLIC catechisms
B CATHOLIC Church & philosophy
B Phenomenological theology
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Summary:This article argues that "centering prayer", if properly understood and promulgated, does not succumb to current objections. Besides, the Catholic Catechism and a papal letter on Christian meditation, when read thoroughly, support it. The article uses Scripture, tradition, philosophical anthropology, some major Carmelites and first-hand training in centering prayer.
Item Description:Seite 336-340: "Glenn Chicoine: The church on contemplation"
ISSN:1062-6549
Contains:Enthalten in: Cistercian studies quarterly