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In centering prayer and inner awakening, cynthia bourgeault covers the standard topics to introduce this practice. She examines how the practice is related to the classic tradition of christian contemplation. However, like all good spiritual books, the point of this book will be missed if it does not begin to transform the readers life. The contemplative society contemplative teaching, retreats. Listen to centering prayer and inner awakening by cynthia.
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