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Sacred Attention
Margaret D. McGee
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Description for Sacred Attention
Hardcover. Num Pages: 176 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: HRLK; VXA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 230 x 152 x 15. Weight in Grams: 450.
Paying attention is rarely easy to do. It requires focus, patience and a willingness to slow down - traits that are hard to come by in this hurry-up world. But close attention to even one small piece of creation, one object, person, routine, image, word or scripture, can become a prayer to God, opening a channel of communication between you and the Divine to allow for deep spiritual growth. In this inspiring guide, you will discover ways to develop a practice of attention as a means of talking - and listening - to God. Framed on the Christian liturgical year and paired with images of the seasons of the earth, each chapter includes an insightful and poignant narrative which illustrates the surprising richness to be found in every attention-getting moment. Following each narrative is a prayer, suggested scripture readings and a specific exercise you can use to develop your own practice of attention as a means to better connect with God. Accessible, humorous and meaningful, these words and practices will lead you further along your path toward discovering a deeper awareness of yourself and your relationship to all that is around you - and within you.
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
Jewish Lights Publishing United States
Number of pages
176
Condition
New
Number of Pages
176
Place of Publication
Woodstock, United States
ISBN
9781594732324
SKU
V9781594732324
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Ref
99-15
About Margaret D. McGee
Margaret D. McGee is an innovative teacher, guest speaker and leader of workshops on the topics of spiritual writing and prayer.
Reviews for Sacred Attention
"Beautiful, passionate and very personal … reminds us again of why we need to be aware of the present moment: that's where God is." —John Lionberger, author, Renewal in the Wilderness: A Spiritual Guide to Connecting with God in the Natural World “Genuinely profound … Offers wise counsel to develop in practical ways a deep and intimate relationship with the immediacy of life. An invaluable resource for those interested in realizing the spiritual in daily life.” —Christopher Titmuss, co-founder, Gaia House; author, An Awakened Life: Uncommon Wisdom from Everyday Life “Leaps alive with insightful stories, honest reflection and practical suggestions of finding the Divine in the daily-ness of our lives.… A must for anyone seeking or struggling to create a spiritual practice.” —Nancy Corcoran, CSJ, author, Secrets of Prayer: A Multifaith Guide to Creating Personal Prayer in Your Life “Attention is the great problem of our distractable age. Here’s a solution!” —Bill McKibben, author, The End of Nature “Uncovers the presence of God in scripture, nature, everyday events, and the glad tidings of creativity. These observations and practices are sturdy companions.” —Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat, co-directors, spiritualityandpractice.com; coauthors, Spiritual Literacy: Reading the Sacred in Everyday Life and Spiritual Rx.: Prescriptions for Living a Meaningful Life “Puts St. Paul’s teaching of 'pray without ceasing’ into the context of our everyday lives. A poetic and practical, eloquent and accessible book.” —Alice Peck, editor, Next to Godliness: Finding the Sacred in Housekeeping “[Provides] a connection to peace, to faith, and to natural compassion—a ‘homey’ comfort.” —Sylvia Boorstein, author, Pay Attention, For Goodness’ Sake: The Buddhist Path of Kindness “A pilgrim’s field guide to the Sacred.… Reminds us that by waiting and watching we will encounter the Sacred in the everyday stuff of life.” —Philip Harnden, author, Journeys of Simplicity: Traveling Light with Thomas Merton, Bashō, Edward Abbey, Annie Dillard & Others