a guide to the Christian practice of contemplation Laird, M. S. (Martin S.) creator text bibliography Electronic books. enk Oxford New York Oxford University Press 2006 monographic eng

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1 online resource (xi, 154 p.) Parting the veil : the illusion of separation from God -- The wild hawk of the mind -- The body's call to prayer -- The three doorways of the present moment : the way of the prayer word -- The riddles of distraction -- From victim to witness : practicing with affliction -- The liturgy of our wounds : temptation, humility and failure -- Epilogue : who am I? : a tale of monastic failure. Martin Laird. Description based on print version record. Includes bibliographical references (p. [143]-154) Contemplation BV5091.C7 L35 2006eb 248.3/4 Laird, M. S. (Martin S.). Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, 2006 (DLC) 2005035277 (OCoLC)62533823 9781429438520 (electronic bk.) 1429438525 (electronic bk.) http://www.netlibrary.com/urlapi.asp?action=summary&v=1&bookid=179969 http://www.netlibrary.com/urlapi.asp?action=summary&v=1&bookid=179969 N$T 070123 20110718134617.0 ocm79595818 eng