Contemplative Prayer

Meditation in the Christian Tradition

By: James Finley

Since the time of the Desert Fathers in the third century, Christian mystics have practiced meditation as a way of opening to the presence of God in daily life. James Finley, a friend of Thomas Merton and his fellow monk for six years at the Abbey of Gethsemani, introduces us to this direct, mystical form of prayer, an enduring path of communion with the divine that reflects the spirit of Christ's own desert sojourns.

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This session is excerpted from James Finley's 6-CD course Christian Meditation and is also available in the downloadable audio The Beginner's Guide to Contemplative Prayer.

Overall good intro to contemplative prayer

Nice introduction to contemplative prayer. Voice is soothing. Very basic. I am encouraged to seek more instruction as I build my own practice.

Beautiful

Such a beautiful,peaceful flowing meditation practice , focusing on Gods love for us as His children

Beautiful Guided Meditation

A perfectly beautiful guide to contemplative prayer - if you want to seek the truth - pause and listen

Super Short, Not Worth a Credit to Purcgase

I didn't realize how short thus "book" is. I can't recommend it. Better to look elsewhere for Finley's guidance. I wish I could return the book and get my credit back.