Mindful Silence
The Heart of Christian Contemplation
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Phileena Heuertz
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Phileena Heuertz
About this listen
Our fast-paced lives are filled with distractions, frequently leaving us disillusioned and dissatisfied - with ourselves, with others, and even with God. Spiritual practices that used to sustain us fall short when life circumstances bring us to the limits of our self.
After many years leading an international humanitarian organization, Phileena Heuertz experienced the deconstruction of her identity, worldview, and faith. Centering prayer, a Christian expression of mindfulness, was a crucial remedy for her fragmented condition, offering a more peace-filled and purposeful life.
The hallmarks of contemplative spirituality - solitude, silence, and stillness - have never been more important for our society:
- In solitude, we develop the capacity to be present.
- In silence, we cultivate the ability to listen.
- In stillness, we acquire the skill of self-control.
Contemplative prayer helps us discern the voice of God, uncover our true self, and live a life of meaning and purpose.
Filled with insights and wisdom from her own experience, Phileena introduces us to themes and teachers of contemplative spirituality, as well as several prayer practices, and invites us to greater healing and wholeness by learning to practice faith through prayer. This is an opportunity to go deeper with God - to experience the divine and be transformed.
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practical, yet deeply thoughtful
- By nick larson on 05-03-17
By: Gregory A. Boyd
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Buddha is as Buddha Does
- The 10 Original Practices for Enlightened Living
- By: Lama Surya Das
- Length: 5 hrs and 8 mins
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Of all the Buddha's teachings, perhaps his greatest gift can be found in "the Bodhisattva ideal", a template for living in the world as an "Awakener", a servant of the highest good for all. With his previous best-sellers including Awakening the Buddha Within, American-born Tibetan Buddhist teacher Lama Surya Das has made the helpful, healing insights of the Buddha accessible to millions.
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Puts the heart into mindfulness meditation
- By Steven on 01-18-18
By: Lama Surya Das
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Making All Things New
- An Invitation to the Spiritual Life
- By: Henri Nouwen
- Narrated by: Dan Cashman
- Length: 1 hr and 23 mins
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"During the past few years, various friends have asked me, 'What do you mean when you speak about the spiritual life?' Every time this question has come up, I have wished I had a small and simple book which could offer the beginning of a response. I have felt that there was a place for a text that could be read within a few hours and could not only explain what the spiritual life is but also create a desire to live it. This feeling caused me to write Making All Things New..."
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Simple & powerful!
- By N J. on 11-11-24
By: Henri Nouwen
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Finding Soul on the Path of Orisa
- A West African Spiritual Tradition
- By: Tobe Melora Correal
- Narrated by: Bahni Turpin
- Length: 5 hrs and 20 mins
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In the realm of African spiritual pathways, no tradition is so widely embraced and practiced as the West African religion Orisa. Awakened by her own spiritual journey, Tobe Melora Correal, an initiated priestess in the Yoruba-Lukumi branch of Orisa, guides us along this blessed road. Finding Soul on the Path of Orisa provides a fresh look at these ancient teachings and emphasizes introspection and inner work over the outward manifestations of Orisa's practices.
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very informative, it was a great listen.
- By Tamara on 06-11-19
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Meditations on Intention and Being
- Daily Reflections on the Path of Yoga, Mindfulness, and Compassion
- By: Rolf Gates
- Narrated by: Kevin Kenerly
- Length: 9 hrs and 26 mins
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Presented in the form of 365 inspirational daily reflections, Gates helps listeners - from experienced yogis to novices seeking a little tranquility - to fundamentally reconsider their relationships with their minds, their bodies, and the universe around them through self-reflection.
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Loved This Book
- By Brittney on 11-24-16
By: Rolf Gates
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Essential Spirituality
- By: Roger Walsh MD PhD, His Holiness the Dalai Lama - foreword
- Narrated by: Roger Walsh M.D.#Ph.D.
- Length: 2 hrs and 45 mins
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Based on more than 20 years of research and spiritual practice, written by a man who is both a spiritual practitioner and award-winning scientist, Essential Spirituality shows how you can apply the seven practices central to all the world's major religions in your daily life. Filled with stories, myths, case histories, prayers, and practical advice, this extraordinary work has the power to change your life.
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Highly recommended
- By Mark on 05-13-04
By: Roger Walsh MD PhD, and others
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Prayer
- Finding the Heart's True Home
- By: Richard J. Foster
- Narrated by: Terence Aselford
- Length: 9 hrs and 49 mins
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First published in 1992, Prayer: Finding the Heart's True Home has become a classic on its eponymous subject. Awarded Christianity Today's Book of the Year award and the Evangelical Christian Publishers Association's Gold Medallion award, Prayer continues to receive widespread acclaim as one of the most thorough and insightful treatments of this central spiritual practice.
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Great Introduction to Prayer
- By Adam on 09-16-07
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Defy Gravity
- Healing Beyond the Bounds of Reason
- By: Caroline Myss
- Narrated by: Caroline Myss
- Length: 4 hrs and 57 mins
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New York Times best-selling author Caroline Myss draws from her years as a medical intuitive to show that healing is not only physical, it is also a mystical phenomenon that transcends reason. Inspired by ordinary people who overcame a wide array of physical and psychological ailments - from rheumatoid arthritis to cancer - Caroline dove into the works of the great mystics to gain a deeper understanding of healing's spiritual underpinnings.
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Defy Gravity
- By Ruth on 09-26-10
By: Caroline Myss
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Power of Grace
- Recognizing Unexpected Gifts on Our Path
- By: David Richo
- Narrated by: Tom Pile
- Length: 8 hrs and 16 mins
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Perhaps you've had one of those moments when everything, quite unexpectedly, simply falls into place; or, when you've been puzzling over an impossible question and - pow! - the answer suddenly arises, seemingly out of nowhere. These and other such experiences are not caused by our efforts. They are moments of grace, the gift dimension of life. Grace is generally associated with religion, but, as Dave Richo shows, you don't need to be religious to notice - and benefit from - this help from outside yourself that's being offered to you in every moment.
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An interesting subject - in depth
- By Hilary Whatley on 04-13-19
By: David Richo
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- Jay Wilde
- 03-11-20
Exactly what I needed
This is the perfect book for anyone starting on the Christian contemplative prayer path. She does a great job reading it and it’s easy to take in and understand.
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- Maureen Pass
- 01-30-19
Beautiful!
Thank you Phileena for this beautiful book! Through your journey you were able to put into words the experience of transformation through Centering Prayer! Your journey is inspirational and offers me great hope to begin my own journey! I can’t wait to listen to again and again...such wisdom on every page! I have purchased books to share w/ so many friends in need to hear your message!
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- Seye Kuyinu
- 08-09-24
very simple and straightforward
this was a really simple, yet straight forward book about what is the most important thing(and practice). I enjoyed every bit of it
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- Belinda K. Burton
- 01-30-19
I learned so much!
As Christ-follower (broken and loved), wife, mother of 4, and Pediatric Occupational Therapist, among other roles in life, I have read, studied, and practiced much in psychology, mental health, trauma, neurology, behavior, and mindfulness. I was looking for a way to marry what I know works to rewire the brain and my faith in Christ. I found what I was looking for in this book. The contemplative prayer practices are found at the end of each chapter, and are very practical. I am still mulling over the deep, rich history and information about contemplation and spiritual growth. I am thankful for the way this book supported and challenged me as I walk this journey for myself, and have the opportunity to share it with others.
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- J & B
- 12-14-18
A true gift.
With a voice so sweet, tender, wise and healing, Phileena shares her wisdom and love with us through this book. She shows us the ability to be present through the practices of Solitude, Silence and Stillness in this world of deep pain.
With her work through both Gravity Center and the words on these pages, she holds space for our brokenness, uncertainty, pain, anger, and all of life’s heaviness. Phileena teaches us how to embrace our true selves. She teaches us how to truly see ourselves for what we are and to take our pain and transform it into healing ourselves and the world.
Give yourself a gift: read this book, learn these practices, not only because you need to, but because the world needs you to.
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- Nikki
- 01-23-19
Deepening the Journey
A beautiful & practical guide for those exploring contemplative practices for everyday life & for those looking to deepen their relationship with Christ. Phileena does a great job intertwining the story of her journey with timeless prayer practices making the contemplative very relatable & easy to grasp. Had to buy the hard copy as well. 😉 Thank you!
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