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Praying the Pattern: The Lord's Prayer as Framework for Prayer and Life
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Product Description
Books on the Lord's Prayer tend to be one of two kinds. On the one hand there are scholarly books which go into the history, theology and literary things. On the other hand there are more 'devotional' books with meditations on the prayer. There seem to be few books that take the insights about meanings and structure of the prayer and turn them into practical strategies for praying. "Praying the Pattern" fills the gap between noting that the 'Our Father' is supposed to be a structuring framework for prayer and the usual practice of reciting the prayer while using other patterns to shape everyday prayer.
Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #1861240 in Books
- Published on: 2005-06-01
- Original language: English
- Number of items: 1
- Binding: Paperback
- 144 pages
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From the Publisher
You can interact with the book and the author at the book's website, where there is also new material not in the book, like liturgies, further links, articles and readers' comments.
From the Author
The 'Our Father' is often repeated as a set prayer, but rarely prayed as a pattern. However, using it as a framework can let it blossom into our whole life. This book takes a holistic approach to praying, encouraging us to take seriously the fact that Christ gave us this prayer and challenging us to weave it into our lives more fully. Here are creative ideas for prayer groups, retreats and worship as well as for devotional use by individuals: praying with the body, with organisers, scrapbooks, stones, cards, labyrinths, lifestyles and liturgies. Then share your own discoveries on the book's website.
About the Author
You might playfully describe the author as a 'pneumaculturalist' -someone who is involved in 'cultivating spirit' and fostering spiritual growth. At the moment that is done by writing, coaching and spiritual-life coaching, and distance-learner tutoring. There is also the occasional spot of lecturing, 'workshopping' and retreat leading. Married and a father of three, Andii was in full-time church-based Anglican ministry until 2004 when he became a domestic support so that his wife could herself be in full-time training for ordination. This meant time to write could be had!
