Gratefulness, the Heart of Prayer

Gratefulness, the Heart of Prayer
Author: David Steindl-Rast
Publisher: Paulist Press
Total Pages: 246
Release: 1984
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9780809126286

A monk reflects on the many aspects of the spiritual life with the basic attitude of gratefulness. "A true delight." --Henri J. M. Nouwen +

A Grateful Heart

A Grateful Heart
Author: M J Ryan
Publisher: Conari Press
Total Pages: 282
Release: 2002-10-01
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9781573248556

Reclaiming the tradition of giving thanks before the evening meal, a collection of 365 blessings, contemplations, and graces from a variety of religious traditions is organized by seasons and includes contributions from religious leaders around the world. 30,000 first printing.

A Good Day

A Good Day
Author: David Steindl-Rast
Publisher: Union Square & Co.
Total Pages: 119
Release: 2013-11-05
Genre: Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN: 1454907991

This moving gift book truly stirs gratitude for the blessing of life and the everyday wonder and beauty of nature. It was inspired by the short film Gratitude, a viral video sensation by acclaimed filmmaker Louie Schwartzberg recently featured on Oprahs Super Soul Sunday. The book and film pair one of todays most uplifting poems—the Internet phenomenon “A Good Day,” written by revered spiritual leader Brother David Steindl-Rast—with stunning images by Schwartzberg. Perfect for graduations, birthdays, anniversaries, and holidays—or just as a gift for someone you love—this inspirational package includes not just the book but a DVD with two short films by Schwartzberg (including Gratitude) and Brother Davids own A Good Day video. The last page has a link to the “A Good Day” audio track, which you can use to create your own video or slide show on what you are grateful for.

David Steindl-Rast

David Steindl-Rast
Author: David Steindl-Rast
Publisher: Modern Spiritual Masters
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2010
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9781570758881

A wonderful selection of writings by one of the most influential spiritual writers of our time, on such themes as gratefulness, prayer, silence, and love. "Much of our life may be a wandering in the desert lands, but we do find springs of water. If what is called æGodÿ means in the language of experience the ultimate Source of Meaning, then those moments that quench the thirst of the heart are moments of prayer." David Steindl-Rast (b. 1926), an Austrian-born Benedictine monk, is one of the most influential spiritual teachers in the world. He serves as a senior member of the Mount Saviour Monastery in Elmira, New York, and was an early pioneer in the field of Buddhist-Christian dialogue. As a leading figure in the House of Prayer movement, he has contributed to a broad renewal of religious life. In classic books such as Gratefulness, The Heart of Prayer, and A Listening Heart, he has advanced the notion of "grateful living." Gratefulness, he writes, is "the inner gesture or giving meaning to our life by receiving life as a gift." In these writings monastic wisdom meets the spiritual questions and hungers of our age. Book jacket.

99 Blessings

99 Blessings
Author: David Steindl-Rast
Publisher: Image
Total Pages: 129
Release: 2013-02-12
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0385347502

Source of all blessings, you bless us with dreams-dreams while we sleep and dreams in our most wakeful moments. May I be responsive to both forms of dreams and pass these blessings on by living a life that is faithful to their guidance. From beloved author Brother David Steindl-Rast comes this beautiful collection of original blessings meant to guide readers through each day with wisdom and spirit. This gift book of ninety-nine personal and original blessings from Brother David Steindl-Rast, known for his pioneering work in interfaith dialogue, marks the first time the member of the Benedictine Order of Catholic monks has crafted a series of prayers for the general reader-from Catholics to Protestants, Jews and Muslims, agnostics and uncertain. Blessings are life-giving only as long as we pass them on, so this book is meant to be shared with friends, family, coworkers, strangers, and anyone in need of a few words of inspiration and guidance.

i am through you so i

i am through you so i
Author: Brother David Steindl-Rast
Publisher: Paulist Press
Total Pages: 247
Release: 2017
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 1587687658

“Brother David,” one of the most significant spiritual teachers and international speakers, tells here his incomparably rich story spanning the nine decades of his life.

I Choose Brave

I Choose Brave
Author: Katie Westenberg
Publisher: Baker Books
Total Pages: 179
Release: 2020-08-04
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1493424939

What if fear is the new brave? That's the question that you need answered if you are living afraid. Finding courage begins with fear itself--fear of the Lord. I Choose Brave reveals a countercultural plan to help you where you are--knee-deep in fears of parenting, the future, your marriage, and a world that feels unstable. When you're feeling fearful, the last thing you need is a social-media meme telling you to simply "power through" your fears. In I Choose Brave, Katie Westenberg digs deep into Scripture and shows that finding the courage to overcome our fears must start with fear of the Lord. Hundreds of passages speak to this foundational truth, yet we have somehow relegated them to antiquity. In sharing her own compelling story of facing her worst fear, Katie serves up theological truth with relatable application. In this book, you will · discover a fresh take on an old truth that displaces fear once and for all · understand why the culture's idea of "fearlessness" is a farce · access the holy courage you were made for With this new knowledge comes tremendous freedom. Hidden in the cleft of the Rock, the One truly worthy of our fear, you will begin to understand the only path to real courage.

One More Step

One More Step
Author: Rachel Wojo
Publisher: WaterBrook
Total Pages: 225
Release: 2015-10-20
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1601427395

“We’ve all had situations in our lives where we just couldn’t see how we’d make it through another day. With this book, you’ll be encouraged and lifted up by Rachel, a friend who understands how to seek God’s strength and healing in the midst of the pain!” —Lysa TerKeurst, author of It’s Not Supposed to Be This Way Learn to overcome obstacles—one step at a time through your faith in God. Life often sends hard things our way: illness, financial struggles, broken relationships, and so many kinds of loss. Sometimes we can’t imagine a way forward. So how do we keep going when everything is going wrong? Rachel Wojo has learned that hope rises to greet us when we find the strength to take One. More. Step. Like you, Rachel has faced experiences that crushed her dreams of the perfect life: a failing marriage, a daughter’s heartbreaking diagnosis, and more. In this book she transparently shares her pain and empathizes with yours, then points you to the path of God’s Word, where you’ll find hope to carry you forward. One More Step gives you permission to ache freely—and helps you believe that life won’t always be this hard. No matter the circumstances you face, through these pages you’ll learn to: · run to God’s Word when discouragement strikes · replace feelings of despair with the truth of Scripture · persevere through out-of-control circumstances and gain a more intimate relationship with Jesus Rachel identifies the reasons you may tempted to quit and shows you where to find the courage to keep going, one step at a time. You’re not alone. So don’t give up. God won’t let you down. That’s a promise.

A Very Thankful Prayer

A Very Thankful Prayer
Author: Bonnie Rickner Jensen
Publisher: Thomas Nelson
Total Pages: 24
Release: 2022-01-11
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1400237408

Help your little one grow gratitude as you join adorable animals thanking God for everyday blessings with this sweet fall-themed board book. From watching the autumn leaves fall to picking pumpkins from the patch, from sharing a Thanksgiving meal with loved ones to learning how to give--there's so much to be thankful for! Cultivate a grateful heart in your little one with this thank-you prayer to God, who gives us every good thing. This read-aloud board book encourages toddlers and preschoolers to notice all the good things around them models how to pray with a thankful heart engages young children with simple rhyming text, cute illustrations, and foiled leaves on the cover makes a meaningful low-budget gift for fall and Thanksgiving celebrations Encourage gratitude for all God's blessings throughout the year with the other titles in the series: A Very Merry Christmas Prayer A Very Happy Easter Prayer

STOP-LOOK-GO

STOP-LOOK-GO
Author: Gary Fiedel
Publisher:
Total Pages: 200
Release: 2016-06-27
Genre: Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN: 9780997264258

Experience the joy of grateful living through practical instructions, exercises and essays. Using the STOP, LOOK, GO technique gratefully borrowed from Br David Steindl-Rast, the book offers 32 exercises that explore all aspects of grateful living. From the foundations of gratefulness to being grateful in hard times, this workbook provides the building blocks to a grateful life. In addition there is a Gratitude Journal.