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Centering prayer is the path to a wonderful and radical new way of seeing the world. It is not, as is sometimes thought, simply an act of devotional piety, nor is it a Christianized form of other meditation methods. Cynthia Bourgeault here cuts through the misconceptions to show that centering prayer is in fact a pioneering development within the Christian contemplative tradition.

Meditationes Sacrae was first published in Latin in 1606 when the remarkable Gerhard was just twenty-two years old. This profound work features 51 succinct meditations that explore various facets of the Christian life. Remarkably, nearly four centuries after its initial release, it stands out as a timeless masterpiece authored by such a young writer. Frequently reprinted in Latin, it has also been translated into nearly every European language, as well as Greek and Arabic. Compact yet deeply impactful, this book continues to resonate with readers today. - Jonathan Lange

In Practical Mysticism, Evelyn Underhill distills the essential (and comprehensible) steps that comprise the process of achieving mystical understanding. Though she uses the pantheon of Christian mystics as her guide, her methodology transcends any particular faith and offers a common sense approach to self-improvement and enhanced awareness.

Saint John of the Cross was a Spanish mystic and poet, Catholic saint, Carmelite friar and priest, and a leading figure of the Counter-Reformation. The Ascent of Mount Carmel is divided into three sections, and presented as a commentary on four poetic stanzas. St. John portrays the various mystical experiences that the soul must endure in its ascent to the metaphorical Mount Carmel (the place of God or union with the divine).

Hannah Smith, a major author in the Holiness movement, discovered what she learned as the secrets to a happy life. Considered a timeless classic in Christian writing and thought, you, too, can learn - in a complete edition - how Smith's views have changed millions of lives. Walk by the side of her and Christ on this spiritual journey to peace and joy.

Definitively read by author Richard Smoley, this audio version of Inner Christianity brings a clear understanding to the listener of the complex universe of esoteric knowledge. Topics include esoteric orders past and present, inner traditions, Sophia and Mary, and Gnosticism, as well as well as the mystical body of Christ.

In this series of informal talks to close students, Eknath Easwaran comments on short extracts from the Imitation of Christ by Thomas à Kempis, a classic 15th-century Christian text. Recognizing that these gems of spiritual counselling are expressed in difficult, medieval language, Easwaran takes care to place them in a contemporary context. He shows how this great text contains much sound, sensitive psychology that can guide us in making wise choices today.

Gli insegnamenti segreti della vita di Gesù per vivere la tua vita sul piano spirituale. Da Yogi Ramacharaka, pseudonimo di William Atkinson, autore del bestseller "La Legge di Attrazione del pensiero", un saggio che esplora a fondo le vicende della vita di Gesù alla luce di un messaggio più profondo e nascosto. Ogni miracolo, ogni parabola, ogni gesto di Gesù ha diversi livelli di interpretazione: l'autore ne esamina il significato nascosto, conosciuto e tramandato solo a pochi, il significato spirituale, mistico che ci dà gli strumenti per arricchire anche la nostra vita ed elevarci spiritualmente.