Sacraments/Bible/Prayer
Diocese of Eastern Michigan
Ministries Resource Center
Subject:
Sacraments/Bible/Prayer
Topic: Prayer
Local Ministry: Permanent Labyrinth, Holy Family Episcopal
Church,
Outdoor labyrinth by the church building;
information available about “theory and practice” of using a labyrinth
Helpful links: Jesuit Community in
Introduction to Lectio Divina w/Fr.
Luke Dysinger: www.valyermo.com/ld-art.html
Labyrinth Enterprises: www.labyrinthproject.com
Thomas Keating: www.centeringprayer.com
Prayer Compilations
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following items are located at the
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New Fifty Prayers, Karl Barth; Westminster/John
Knox Press, Louisville KY; 2008 These
prayers of Barth are culled from his sermons and books and focus on pastoral
responses to situations. They are roughly divided into prayers for the
particular season of the church year. They provide a warm and intimate look
at the concerns of this major theologian. New Praying with
the Bible, Philip Law, editor, Westminster/John Knox Press, Louisville KY; 2008 To
create this compilation of prayers from the Bible Law has taken actual
prayers that are found in the Bible as well as rewording some scripture to
make it easier to pray. The prayers are divided into Adoration, Confession,
Thanksgiving, Petition, and Intercession. The final group of prayers is short
one line pieces of scripture to take the pray-er into contemplation. It is a
delightful collection that will bring us deeper into the Bible and more ready
to pray what we read. H.O.P.E. – Hear Our Prayer Everywhere – Steve and Elizabeth Williamson, compilers,
H.O.P.E. Prayer Book Project, Franklin, IN A beautiful book of prayers written by
children from around the world; includes prayers, pictures, and photocopies
of original letters from children; name, age, and country of children are
included. See also: Music and Worship – Worship Resources Prayer Books The following are available at The Way of the Wolf - Martin Bell, Seabury Press, Parables and stories illustrating ways to
use prayer; 2 copies. 2000 Years of Prayer – Michael Counsell ed, Morehouse Publishing
Harrisburg PA; 1999 An anthology of prayers from every time
period and point of view-Eastern, Western, Protestant, Catholic, etc;
includes Index of authors and of theme The Treasury of Prayer - Richard Foster, Harper Collins Dreams Alive: Prayers by Teenagers - Carl Koch ed, St Mary's Press, Winona MN More Dreams Alive: Prayers by Teenagers - Carl Koch ed, St Mary's Press, Winona MN Spiritual
Practices
The following items are located
at the Quiet Moments and Holy Places – James A.
Belcher, Forward Movement Publications, This is a series
of 31 meditations/reflections on solitude and coming closer to God through
silence and solitude; it makes a good one month study. New Light from Light: an Anthology of Christian
Mysticism – Louis Dupre & James A.
Wiseman, Paulist Press; 2001 The writings of
21 mystics from the early church to today; includes biographical information
about the person followed by excerpts from their writings. Teach Us to Pray – This is a compilation of 21 sessions on
prayer from Journey to Adulthood, The Adult Journey, and other
resources; sessions guide participants through traditional Christian prayer;
on CD for use by J2A Licensed Dioceses A Sacred Primer – Elizabeth Harper
Neeld, Abingdon Press; 2005 This is an
excellent introduction to beginning and sustaining a practice of
prayer/contemplation on a daily basis. The author discusses the why, the how,
and then gives various ideas to try in creating the habit of prayer. A fairly
extensive bibliography is found in the back. New The Wounded Healer – Henri Nouwen,
Image Books, Doubleday; 1972 Nouwen’s classic
on how our lack of perfection can help us give care and help to others. New The God Instinct – Tom Stella,
Sorin Books, Notre Dame IN; 2001 The author looks
at a variety of spiritual practices-obvious and not so obvious-and shows how they
are a part of our everyday life. He also suggests that often we have to “live
in the question” rather than find quick and easy answers. A Pen and a Path – Sarah Stockton,
Morehouse Publishing, Harrisburg PA; 2004 Subtitled: Writing as a Spiritual Practice;
begins with a very brief introduction as to why and how one might use
journaling as a spiritual discipline and then gives a large variety of topics
and questions to write on; chapters may be done in any order, or may be
skipped as desired, but the book gives many examples to get the writer
started. Practical Prayer – Anne
Tanner, Path Books, Anglican Book Centre, Toronto Ontario; 2001 A gentle introduction to prayer that
suggests ways to making prayer a part of our lives; looks at traditional ways
of prayer as well as at meditation and contemplation; Bibliography and
topical index Soul
Feast – Marjorie
Thompson, Westminster/John Knox, Louisville KY; 1995 This looks at a variety of spiritual
practices and invites you into the spiritual life. It concludes by talking
about developing a rule of life. It includes a study guide and an annotated
bibliography. See also: Anglican/Episcopal Church – Episcopal
Church The Practice of Prayer – Margaret Guenther, Cowley Publications, Cambridge MA; 1998 - New
Church’s Teaching Series, Vol 4 Guenther gives clear, concise information
touching on many aspects of prayer and then discusses using prayer in our
very busy lives. Study Guide included Christian Formation – Adult Curriculum Focus on the Prayer Book: An Adult Study – Morehouse has now released this new study of
various prayers and phrases from the Book
of Common Prayer, 1979. There are 6 volumes, each with 6-8 lessons on a
specific subject, all based on prayers found in the BCP. Each lesson is
self-sustaining and can be done within a one hour period. Available for
preview are study guides 5 & 6: Wise
Words-Alliteration in the Liturgy, and Symbolic Language in the Liturgy. (Video) Living
Prayer – Trinity Church Music
& Worship – Worship Resources All Youth/J2A
– Youth Leadership Soul
Tending: Life-Forming Practices for Older Youth and Young Adults – Jennifer A. Youngman, ed, Abingdon
Press; 2002 An outgrowth of The Godbearing Life, this book introduces a large number of
spiritual practices that can help form youth and young adults in faith. It is
set up to be used by small groups and introduces each practice separately so
the group meeting can focus on that practice. Each session includes
reflection on the past week, the purpose, instruction about the practice, a
chance to try and reflect on it, suggestions for use during the coming week.
Practices are divided into those that look inward, those that look out, and
those that need to be done together. Each chapter is written by one of a
group of 12 writers. Additional recommended resources are listed at the
back. The following items are located at The Treasury of Christian Discipline - Richard Foster, Harper Collins, The God Who Hears – W. Bingham Hunter, InterVarsity Press, An introduction to prayer for beginners
and for those “stuck” in their prayer life; includes study questions with
each chapter. The Prayer Book through the Ages - William Sydnor, Morehouse Publishing, A history of the development of the Episcopal
Book of Common Prayer; includes amusing and poignant anecdotes about
proposed changes presented to General Convention through the years. |
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