Paths to Contemplation

By Michael Gemignani
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Published: Sep. 16, 2011
Words: 69,657 (approximate)
Language: English

Short description

This book explores techniques of meditation and active contemplative prayer, in which the pray-er initiates the mechanism used. It also discusses passive contemplation in which God acts directly to give the soul an experience of God. Topics also covered include the stages of spiritual growth, the nights of the senses and the soul, the dangers encountered in the stages and nights.

Extended description

This book explores various techniques of meditation and active contemplative prayer in which the pray-er initiates the mechanism used. It also discusses passive contemplation in which God acts directly to give the soul an experience of God. Topics also covered include the stages of spiritual growth, the nights of the senses and the soul, the dangers encountered in the stages and nights, discerning whether the experience of passive contemplation and the nights is genuine,the desirability of having a spiritual director, and what to look for a potential spiritual director.

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meditation, prayer, contemplation

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