The Essential Connection - Living Prayer
Why do things seem to be falling apart at every level of our lives? Could it be because we have sent God back to the heavens, far, far away? Could it be because we don't want to let God be involved in our everyday affairs? Could it be because we want to create God in our own image or because we just want to cancel God from our thoughts, feelings, laws, or behaviors and lifestyles? We may have tried multiple possible ways to find solutions for the chaos we are in, but to no avail. Can we try one more thing—the living prayer?
How far from reality is to think that prayer is "useless" and a "waste of time," when, in fact, prayer allows the things that fell apart to come together again. Prayer aligns us to our fundamental purpose which gives meaning to our lives. Prayer transforms our conscious and unconscious—personal and collective. Prayer transforms the ordinary into extraordinary.
This book is an invitation to the Pascalian room—"All of humanity's problems stem from man's inability to sit quietly in a room alone"—where "Everything begins in mysticism and ends in politics," as Charles Peguy put it. Prayer makes all the difference in the world, indeed.
About the Author: Dr. Jean Maalouf holds two doctorates and has published more than 50 books and essays. He has also written many articles on topics of religion, spirituality, mysticism (Eastern and Western), philosophy, psychology, and peace and social issues. His works were hailed by critics with terms such as these: "Jean Maalouf brings his experience as doctor of philosophy and humanities to bear in works of spirituality. His focus is one of gentle revolution in human development," "Maalouf has written in the style of Meister Eckhart, John of the Cross, and St. lrenaeus," "Maalouf's gift for writing about the most sublime truths in the most simple language allows him to touch and transform the hearts of believers and non-believers alike." He is a member of several professional associations.
- Paperback: 318 pages
- Publisher: White Falcon Publishing; 1 edition (June 2024)
- Author: Jean Maalouf
- ISBN-13: 9798892223591
- Product Dimensions: 5 x 8 inch
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