The Transforming Power of Prayer
From Illusion to Reality: The Mowbray 2011 Lent Book
Published on 24. February 2011
Book
Paperback/Softback
160 pages
978-1-4411-1724-3 (ISBN)
Description
'We are here that we may learn to bear the beams of light', said Blake. This is the purpose of discipleship and the spiritual journey. The journey from illusion to reality is a necessary journey through Lent. The greatest ally in any illusory exercise is the devil himself. Where better than in the sphere of religion can the devil promote a programme of illusion and self-deception. We need to pray at every turn in the road for the spirit of discernment, if we are to distinguish between illusion and reality. We have to shake off this illusion if we are to expose ourselves to the bright beams of reality, truth and love.
Reviews / Votes
'Michael Marshall's book...seems to me to be not just for Lent, but for any time, as it seeks to enable the individual to enter into that friendship with God.' -- thegoodbookstall.org.uk 'His [Marshall's] book is new wine from a seasoned cask, and deserves to be taken seriously by any Lentern reader.' -- The Church Times 'This book is extremely bracing and will keep me well occupied during lent.' -- The Times 'This is a slim volume, but big in its impact. Read it and take what it says on board. It could be life-changing.' -- Church of Ireland Gazette Mentioned in Fairacres Chronicle Vol. 44 No.1 ... a skilful interweaving of scripture, culture and contemporary experience to examine the spiritual journey that we are called to make... well presented and accessible without being patronising or simplistic. -- The Pastoral Review It's easy to get a sufeit of books on prayer but this slim item from Michael Marshall is worth adding to one's collection. -- Franiciscan, Vol. 23 No.3 'This engaging book pleads for knowledge of... the God who is both within and beyond us.' * Tablet, The *More details
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Dimensions
Height: 198 mm
Width: 129 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-4411-1724-3 (9781441117243)
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Michael Marshall
The Transforming Power of Prayer
From Illusion to Reality: the Mowbray 2011 Lent Book
E-Book
12/2010
1st Edition
Continuum Publishing Corporation
€12.99
Available for download
Person
Bishop Michael Marshall was formerly Bishop of Woolwich. After a spell in the USA he returned to the UK to be The Archbishop of Canterbury and Archbishop of York's adviser on Evangelism.
Content
Part One: A Necessary Journey - 1. Keeping Up Appearances; 2. Our Identity Crisis; 3. Identity Through Relationship; 4. Displacement and Replacement; 5. Our True Destination; 6. In the Meantime; Part Two: Turning Points on the Way - 1. From Certainty to Faith; 2. From Power to Authority; 3. From Idol to Icon; 4. From words to The Word; 5. From Longing to Belonging; Coda: Estimated Time and Place of Arrival; Appendix: Lectio Divina and Centering prayer.