Sacraments/Bible/Prayer
Diocese of Eastern Michigan
Ministries
Resource Center
Subject:
Sacraments/Bible/Prayer
Topic:
Prayers & Spiritual Practices
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
The following items are located at the Diocesan
Center, Saginaw:
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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. Prayers for the
New Social Awakening – Christian Iosso & Elizabeth Hinson-Hasty,
WJK; 2008 This is a book of new prayers primarily organized around “secular”
activities and experiences. 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 A Disciple’s Prayer Book – ECUSA-Native Ministries and Gospel-Based
Discipleship, New York NY Developed in the Diocese of Alaska, this small book includes short
services for Morning, Noon, Evening, and Night, for each season of the Church
year, with special services in the back. New Zealand Prayer Book An Anglican Book of Common Prayer developed in New Zealand by and for
its people; it has been created in the Pacific cultural setting and employs
the “voices” of several different cultures; Night Prayer, from this
book, has been frequently used, but now the entire book is available An African Prayer Book – Desmond Tutu, Image Books, Doubleday; 1995 This is a
collection of prayers from all parts of Africa by people from many times. The
prayers are organized by categories based on the “ACTS” style of prayer. The
following are available at St John’s, Midland: The Way of the Wolf - Martin Bell,
Seabury Press, New York NY 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 Diocesan
Center, Saginaw: Quiet
Moments and Holy Places – James A. Belcher, FM Publications, Cincinnati OH;
2001 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. Praying the Bible – Elizabeth
Canham, Forward Movement Publications, Cincinnati OH; 1987 Daily
Practices for God’s People – Diocese of Western North Carolina; 2008 Discussions, activities, and references on
a variety of spiritual practices divided into 3 parts: the Journey Inward,
the Journey Outward, and the Journey Together. We have available Prayer, Hospitality, Soulful Spending,
and Forgiveness; other chapters are
available at $15/each. Material is in a loose-leaf binder. Light
from Light: an Anthology of Christian Mysticism – L Dupre & J A. Wiseman, Paulist; 2001 The writings of 21 mystics from the early
church to today; includes biographical information about the person followed
by excerpts from their writings. A Labyrinth Year: Walking the Seasons of
the Church – Richard Kautz, Morehouse Publishing; 2005 The author
provides a variety of meditations to use when walking a labyrinth; these are
organized by the church year and offer a variety of Biblical characters to
meditate on with themes appropriate for that season. An interesting approach
to combining meditation, Biblical witness, and walking the labyrinth. 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. 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. 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. Lenten Studies: What Jesus Said – Bible Reading
Fellowship, Winter Park FL Daily Lenten reading from the gospels Holy Island, A Lenten Pilgrimage to Lindisfarne – James W. Kennedy, Forward Movement Publications, Cincinnati OH; 1997 With Christ in the Wilderness – D. Worlock
& D. Sheppard, BRF, London England; 1990 Daily reading for Lent with group material
for each week See
also: Anglican/Episcopal Church – Episcopal
Church The Practice of Prayer – Margaret
Guenther; 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 –
Nancy Dering Martin, Morehouse, Harrisburg PA;
2004 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 guides 5 & 6: Wise Words-Alliteration in the Liturgy, and Symbolic Language in the Liturgy. Music & Worship – Worship Resources All Youth/J2A – Youth Leadership Soul
Tending: Life-Forming Practices for Older Youth and Young Adults – J A Youngman,
ed; 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 St
John’s, Midland: The Treasury of Christian Discipline - Richard Foster,
Harper Collins, New York NY The God Who Hears – W. Bingham Hunter,
InterVarsity Press, Downers Grove IL; 1986 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, Harrisburg PA 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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For more information
or to borrow a particular item, contact Marnie Bash,
Coordinator,