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Sonorous Desert

What Deep Listening Taught Early Christian Monks—and What It Can Teach Us

by Kim Haines-Eitzen ...

Narrated by Eunice Wong ...

Unabridged

5 hours 16 min

This audiobook narrated by Eunice Wong shares enduring lessons from the desert soundscapes that shaped the Christian monastic traditionFor the hermits and communal monks of antiquity, the desert was a place to flee the cacophony of ordinary life in order to hear and contemplate the voice of God. But these monks discovered something surprising in their harsh desert surroundings: far from empty and ... Read more

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This audiobook narrated by Eunice Wong shares enduring lessons from the desert soundscapes that shaped the Christian monastic traditionFor the hermits and communal monks of antiquity, the desert was a place to flee the cacophony of ordinary life in order to hear and contemplate the voice of God. But these monks discovered something surprising in their harsh desert surroundings: far from empty and
... Read more
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Une brève histoire des Templiers : Les moines-soldats devenus banquiers des rois

by Désiré Denis ...

Narrated by Désiré Denis ...

Unabridged

2 hours 13 min

Suivez l'ascension de fervents moines-soldats devenus les maîtres de la finance médiévale avant leur brutale destruction. Au fil des batailles sanglantes et des complots politiques en Terre sainte, l'ordre religieux le plus puissant de la période des croisades tisse une toile redoutable.Parfait pour stimuler votre esprit lors de vos trajets quotidiens, ce récit historique profondément immersif ... Read more

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Suivez l'ascension de fervents moines-soldats devenus les maîtres de la finance médiévale avant leur brutale destruction. Au fil des batailles sanglantes et des complots politiques en Terre sainte, l'ordre religieux le plus puissant de la période des croisades tisse une toile redoutable.Parfait pour stimuler votre esprit lors de vos trajets quotidiens, ce récit historique profondément immersif
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いにしえの時代――中世の修道女の1日

by 酒井千尋 ...

Narrated by 酒井千尋 ...

Unabridged

2 hours 14 min

絶え間ない通知と時間に追われる現代の喧騒から抜け出し、中世の修道院に息づく祈りと静寂のマインドフルネスな生活リズムへと、あなたを穏やかに導く没入型の歴史ドキュメンタリーです。夜明け前のひんやりとした空気の中での目覚めから、夜の深い眠りにつくまで、ある一人の修道女の足取りに寄り添いながら、穏やかな一日を追体験していきます。一日の終わりや心身をリセットしたい休息のひとときに耳を傾けることで、情報過多な日常で失われつつある内なる静けさを取り戻すことができます。単なる美化された過去の理想像ではなく、労働、学び、共同体での暮らしという揺らぎのあるリアルな日常を通して、私たちが今どのように自身の時間と向き合い、何に心を向けて生きるべきかを優しく問いかけます。本書で見つかること:• 暁の静けさから夕暮れの沈黙まで、光の移ろいとともに歩む没入感あふれる時系列の旅。• 祈りと日常の労働がシームレスに溶け合い ... Read more

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絶え間ない通知と時間に追われる現代の喧騒から抜け出し、中世の修道院に息づく祈りと静寂のマインドフルネスな生活リズムへと、あなたを穏やかに導く没入型の歴史ドキュメンタリーです。夜明け前のひんやりとした空気の中での目覚めから、夜の深い眠りにつくまで、ある一人の修道女の足取りに寄り添いながら、穏やかな一日を追体験していきます。一日の終わりや心身をリセットしたい休息のひとときに耳を傾けることで、情報過多な日常で失われつつある内なる静けさを取り戻すことができます。単なる美化された過去の理想像ではなく、労働、学び、共同体での暮らしという揺らぎのあるリアルな日常を通して、私たちが今どのように自身の時間と向き合い、何に心を向けて生きるべきかを優しく問いかけます。本書で見つかること:• 暁の静けさから夕暮れの沈黙まで、光の移ろいとともに歩む没入感あふれる時系列の旅。• 祈りと日常の労働がシームレスに溶け合い
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Reconnected

How 7 Screen-Free Weeks with Monks and Amish Farmers Helped Me Recover the Lost Art of Being Human

by Carlos Whittaker ...

Narrated by Carlos Whittaker ...

Unabridged

6 hours 45 min

USA TODAY BESTSELLERRead by the author.Change your relationship with technology. Change your life.Share. Post. Reply…Most of us have gotten so used to notifications and alerts, pings and rings, that even if we don't want to be on our phones so much, we don't know what to do about it. The constant flow of information affects our brains, relationships, and emotional well-being. We feel stuck, ... Read more

$23.99 USD

USA TODAY BESTSELLERRead by the author.Change your relationship with technology. Change your life.Share. Post. Reply…Most of us have gotten so used to notifications and alerts, pings and rings, that even if we don't want to be on our phones so much, we don't know what to do about it. The constant flow of information affects our brains, relationships, and emotional well-being. We feel stuck,
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Monasticism

A Very Short Introduction

by Stephen J. Davis ...

Narrated by Adam Verner ...

Unabridged

4 hours 15 min

Monasticism is a social and religious phenomenon which originated in antiquity and which still remains relevant in the twenty-first century. But what, exactly, is it, and how is it distinguished from other kinds of religious and non-religious practice?In this Very Short Introduction Stephen J. Davis discusses the history of monasticism, from our earliest evidence for it, and the different types ... Read more

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Monasticism is a social and religious phenomenon which originated in antiquity and which still remains relevant in the twenty-first century. But what, exactly, is it, and how is it distinguished from other kinds of religious and non-religious practice?In this Very Short Introduction Stephen J. Davis discusses the history of monasticism, from our earliest evidence for it, and the different types
... Read more
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The Practice of the Presence of God the Best Rule of a Holy Life

The Conversations and Letters of Brother Lawrence

by Brother Lawrence ...

Narrated by Michael Beck ...

Unabridged

1 hour 19 min

A true story of Christian devotion and love, this classic shares how to find and enjoy the deep presence of God continually and profoundly. Discovering the pure joy of a life spent in communion with God, Brother Lawrence’s realization inspired his Carmelite Brothers to seek instruction from him, despite his lowly status in the monastery power structure. Students of thought and followers of Jesus ... Read more

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A true story of Christian devotion and love, this classic shares how to find and enjoy the deep presence of God continually and profoundly. Discovering the pure joy of a life spent in communion with God, Brother Lawrence’s realization inspired his Carmelite Brothers to seek instruction from him, despite his lowly status in the monastery power structure. Students of thought and followers of Jesus
... Read more
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Life of Saint Anthony, The

The Epitome of a Christian Spiritual Life

by Saint Athanasius the Great ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Lee E, Digital Voice Theos E ...

Unabridged

2 hours 56 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Enter the Egyptian desert with Saint Anthony the Great, whose life of prayer, ascetic struggle, and surrender became a beacon for generations of Christians. Written in the fourth century by Saint Athanasius the Great, defender of the Nicene faith and one of the Church’s most consequential teachers, The Life of Saint Anthony is more than a biography: it ... Read more

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This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Enter the Egyptian desert with Saint Anthony the Great, whose life of prayer, ascetic struggle, and surrender became a beacon for generations of Christians. Written in the fourth century by Saint Athanasius the Great, defender of the Nicene faith and one of the Church’s most consequential teachers, The Life of Saint Anthony is more than a biography: it
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Experience Jesus. Really

Finding Refuge, Strength, and Wonder through Everyday Encounters with God

by John Eldredge ...

Narrated by John Eldredge ...

Unabridged

9 hours 30 min

Read by the author.Discover how to fulfill the truest and deepest longings of your heart when you encounter the powerful and healing presence of Jesus.New York Times bestselling author John Eldredge reveals the path of the "ordinary mystic," and invites you into the refuge of experiencing deep, lasting, real communion with Jesus.In this present age, we are all becoming disciples of... ... Read more

$29.99 USD

Read by the author.Discover how to fulfill the truest and deepest longings of your heart when you encounter the powerful and healing presence of Jesus.New York Times bestselling author John Eldredge reveals the path of the "ordinary mystic," and invites you into the refuge of experiencing deep, lasting, real communion with Jesus.In this present age, we are all becoming disciples of...
... Read more
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Celtic Spirituality

The Beginnings of Irish Monasticism

by Thomas Merton ...

Narrated by Thomas Merton ...

Unabridged

37 min

Learn about Irish Catholicism, early Christianity, and Eastern religions with Thomas Merton as your teacher.Recorded in March of 1968 at the Abbey of Our Lady of Gethsemani, “Celtic Spirituality: The Beginnings of Irish Monasticism” investigates the history of Irish monasticism with special attention to St. Patrick.A monk, mystic, and scholar, Thomas Merton weaves together various threads to probe ... Read more

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Learn about Irish Catholicism, early Christianity, and Eastern religions with Thomas Merton as your teacher.Recorded in March of 1968 at the Abbey of Our Lady of Gethsemani, “Celtic Spirituality: The Beginnings of Irish Monasticism” investigates the history of Irish monasticism with special attention to St. Patrick.A monk, mystic, and scholar, Thomas Merton weaves together various threads to probe
... Read more
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The Seven Storey Mountain

by Thomas Merton ...

Unabridged

12 hours

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$28.99 USD

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Thomas Merton on Cistercians: Sages of Silence

by Thomas Merton, Anthony J. Ciorra ...

Narrated by Thomas Merton, Anthony J. Ciorra ...

Series series Learn25: Thomas Merton Collection
Unabridged

3 hours 13 min

Join one of the twentieth century’s great spiritual masters in exploring Christian history and the contemplative life.Thomas Merton was a mystic, writer, artist, and monk of the Order of Cistercians of the Strict Observance, better known as the Trappists. In this series of conferences Merton delivered in the 1960s, he presents an insightful exploration of Cistercian history. Merton’s monastic ... Read more

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Join one of the twentieth century’s great spiritual masters in exploring Christian history and the contemplative life.Thomas Merton was a mystic, writer, artist, and monk of the Order of Cistercians of the Strict Observance, better known as the Trappists. In this series of conferences Merton delivered in the 1960s, he presents an insightful exploration of Cistercian history. Merton’s monastic
... Read more
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Thomas Merton on Franz Kafka

by Thomas Merton ...

Narrated by Thomas Merton ...

Series series Learn25: Thomas Merton Collection
Unabridged

2 hours 22 min

What is the function of the contemplative in the modern world?This question lies at the root of Thomas Merton’s extended contemplation of Franz Kafka’s dystopian novel, The Castle. A hugely influential writer from the 20th century, Kafka (1883 - 1924) was a German-speaking Jew born in Prague. His fiction - especially his 1915 novella The Metamorphosis, in which the protagonist finds himself ... Read more

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What is the function of the contemplative in the modern world?This question lies at the root of Thomas Merton’s extended contemplation of Franz Kafka’s dystopian novel, The Castle. A hugely influential writer from the 20th century, Kafka (1883 - 1924) was a German-speaking Jew born in Prague. His fiction - especially his 1915 novella The Metamorphosis, in which the protagonist finds himself
... Read more
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Thomas Merton on the Great Monks

by Thomas Merton, James Finley, Ph.D. ...

Narrated by Thomas Merton, James Finley, Ph.D. ...

Series series Learn25: Thomas Merton Collection
Unabridged

2 hours 52 min

Recorded by Thomas Merton in 1962, these newly remastered lectures showcase the brilliant teaching of a monk and mystic who changed the world.Originally delivered at the Abbey of Gethsemani to his fellow monks, Thomas Merton’s talks invite you on a journey through monastic and contemplative history. Under his guidance, you will encounter the great figures of the Christian monastic tradition: St. ... Read more

$17.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Recorded by Thomas Merton in 1962, these newly remastered lectures showcase the brilliant teaching of a monk and mystic who changed the world.Originally delivered at the Abbey of Gethsemani to his fellow monks, Thomas Merton’s talks invite you on a journey through monastic and contemplative history. Under his guidance, you will encounter the great figures of the Christian monastic tradition: St.
... Read more
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Meditazione: Dal monastero all'app per smartphone

by Giovanni Zappala ...

Narrated by Giovanni Zappala ...

Unabridged

2 hours 12 min

Naviga il confine tra l'antica quiete monastica e la rapida mindfulness digitale per ritrovare vera chiarezza mentale. Ideale per chi cerca uno spazio di riflessione durante il tragitto casa-lavoro o una pausa profonda dalla costante sovrastimolazione. Questa esplorazione evocativa svela come la sacra disciplina del silenzio si sia evoluta nell'era degli schermi, trasformandosi in un bene di ... Read more

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Naviga il confine tra l'antica quiete monastica e la rapida mindfulness digitale per ritrovare vera chiarezza mentale. Ideale per chi cerca uno spazio di riflessione durante il tragitto casa-lavoro o una pausa profonda dalla costante sovrastimolazione. Questa esplorazione evocativa svela come la sacra disciplina del silenzio si sia evoluta nell'era degli schermi, trasformandosi in un bene di
... Read more
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Don Cavelli og den døde kardinal

by David Conti ...

Narrated by Dan Schlosser ...

Series Audiobook 1 - Don Cavelli
Unabridged

5 hours 9 min

"Ørkensandet føles som glødende kul, og solen brænder ubarmhjertigt ned. Den gamle kardinal har ikke en chance for at undslippe dette helvede ... "Historieprofessoren Don Cavelli er en torn i øjet på mange i Vatikanet: Selv om han ikke er en mand af kirken, har han, ligesom sine forfædre, livslang opholdsret i det allerhelligste og nyder adskillige privilegier. Cavelli har kun få fortrolige, og ... Read more

$26.99 USD

"Ørkensandet føles som glødende kul, og solen brænder ubarmhjertigt ned. Den gamle kardinal har ikke en chance for at undslippe dette helvede ... "Historieprofessoren Don Cavelli er en torn i øjet på mange i Vatikanet: Selv om han ikke er en mand af kirken, har han, ligesom sine forfædre, livslang opholdsret i det allerhelligste og nyder adskillige privilegier. Cavelli har kun få fortrolige, og
... Read more
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Temps anciens | Une journée dans la vie d’une nonne au Moyen Âge

by Stéphanie Herve ...

Narrated by Stéphanie Herve ...

Unabridged

2 hours 18 min

Fuyez le tumulte moderne avec cette immersion historique apaisante explorant la rigueur de la vie monastique médiévale. Du réveil avant l'aube jusqu'au lourd silence du dortoir, accompagnez les heures liturgiques d'une femme humble et dévouée. Cette chronique documentaire offre une véritable tranche de vie, dépeignant le passé avec une profonde authenticité.Que vous cherchiez une écoute relaxante ... Read more

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Fuyez le tumulte moderne avec cette immersion historique apaisante explorant la rigueur de la vie monastique médiévale. Du réveil avant l'aube jusqu'au lourd silence du dortoir, accompagnez les heures liturgiques d'une femme humble et dévouée. Cette chronique documentaire offre une véritable tranche de vie, dépeignant le passé avec une profonde authenticité.Que vous cherchiez une écoute relaxante
... Read more
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Thomas Merton on Desert Spirituality

by Thomas Merton, Anthony J. Ciorra ...

Narrated by Thomas Merton, Anthony J. Ciorra ...

Series series Learn25: Thomas Merton Collection
Unabridged

3 hours 41 min

Travel into the sands of the desert with Thomas Merton as your guide. Merton gave these lectures in 1964 to the novice monks he taught. As you listen to Merton, you will join his students in the classroom.In the third century, men and women journeyed into the deserts of Syria and Egypt in search of salvation in solitude. By doing so, they developed new forms of monasticism and spirituality.Now ... Read more

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Travel into the sands of the desert with Thomas Merton as your guide. Merton gave these lectures in 1964 to the novice monks he taught. As you listen to Merton, you will join his students in the classroom.In the third century, men and women journeyed into the deserts of Syria and Egypt in search of salvation in solitude. By doing so, they developed new forms of monasticism and spirituality.Now
... Read more
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Life of Saint Columba, The

A Portrait of Celtic Holiness

by Saint Adamnán of Iona ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Lee E, Digital Voice Connor E ...

Unabridged

3 hours 14 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Enter the sacred world of Iona with this presentation of Saint Adamnán’s The Life of Saint Columba, one of the treasured works of early Christian spirituality. Written in the seventh century by Adamnán, abbot of Iona and successor to Columba’s monastic legacy, this account preserves the memory of a saint whose prayer, courage, and missionary zeal ... Read more

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This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Enter the sacred world of Iona with this presentation of Saint Adamnán’s The Life of Saint Columba, one of the treasured works of early Christian spirituality. Written in the seventh century by Adamnán, abbot of Iona and successor to Columba’s monastic legacy, this account preserves the memory of a saint whose prayer, courage, and missionary zeal
... Read more
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Brief History of Monks and Monasteries, A: The Holy Communities That Shaped the World

by Jonathan Ellwood ...

Narrated by Jonathan Ellwood ...

Unabridged

1 hour 56 min

Discover how spiritual ascetics and ancient monasteries radically reshaped human civilization from quiet sanctuaries. Perfect for a mindful commute or focused deep learning, this contemplative historical journey reveals how isolated desert hermits became unexpected engines of global change.Escape today's relentless noise with an atmospheric, relaxing listen that transports you across time and ... Read more

$9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Discover how spiritual ascetics and ancient monasteries radically reshaped human civilization from quiet sanctuaries. Perfect for a mindful commute or focused deep learning, this contemplative historical journey reveals how isolated desert hermits became unexpected engines of global change.Escape today's relentless noise with an atmospheric, relaxing listen that transports you across time and
... Read more
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The Rule of St. Benedict

by Saint Benedict of Nursia ...

Narrated by Joe Geoffrey ...

Unabridged

2 hours 28 min

Written as a practical guide for monastic living, The Rule of St. Benedict covers topics such as charity, integrity, humility, family spirituality, and simplistic living. This timeless work has become a guide for religious communities throughout history, and St. Benedict himself is now widely recognized as the father of Western monasticism. In discussing religion and instructing readers on how to ... Read more

$19.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Written as a practical guide for monastic living, The Rule of St. Benedict covers topics such as charity, integrity, humility, family spirituality, and simplistic living. This timeless work has become a guide for religious communities throughout history, and St. Benedict himself is now widely recognized as the father of Western monasticism. In discussing religion and instructing readers on how to
... Read more
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The Cloister Walk

by Kathleen Norris ...

Narrated by Suzie Althens ...

Unabridged

12 hours

A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER AND NEW YORK TIMES NOTABLE BOOK OF THE YEAR"Vivid, compelling... An embrace of moral and spiritual contemplation." –The New York Times"A remarkable piece of writing. If read with humility and attention, Kathleen Norris's book becomes lectio divina, or holy reading." –The Boston GlobeFrom the iconic author of Amazing Grace: A Vocabulary of Faith**, a spiritual journey ... Read more

$24.99 USD

A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER AND NEW YORK TIMES NOTABLE BOOK OF THE YEAR"Vivid, compelling... An embrace of moral and spiritual contemplation." –The New York Times"A remarkable piece of writing. If read with humility and attention, Kathleen Norris's book becomes lectio divina, or holy reading." –The Boston GlobeFrom the iconic author of Amazing Grace: A Vocabulary of Faith**, a spiritual journey
... Read more
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The Dissolution of the Monasteries

A New History

by James G. Clark ...

Narrated by Nigel Patterson ...

Unabridged

26 hours 57 min

The first account of the dissolution of the monasteries for fifty years—exploring its profound impact on the people of Tudor EnglandShortly before Easter, 1540 saw the end of almost a millennium of monastic life in England. Until then religious houses had acted as a focus for education, literary, and artistic expression and even the creation of regional and national identity. Their closure, ... Read more

$35.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

The first account of the dissolution of the monasteries for fifty years—exploring its profound impact on the people of Tudor EnglandShortly before Easter, 1540 saw the end of almost a millennium of monastic life in England. Until then religious houses had acted as a focus for education, literary, and artistic expression and even the creation of regional and national identity. Their closure,
... Read more
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Monks and Monasteries: Behind the Walls of Prayer, Copying, and Beer

by Sophie Van den Berg ...

Narrated by Sophie Van den Berg ...

Unabridged

2 hours 17 min

Step into the cloister of medieval history to discover how ancient monks mastered mindfulness and craft beer brewing. Perfect for unwinding after a chaotic workday or escaping a stressful commute, this atmospheric audio journey reveals the very real, laughing, and arguing people beneath the solemn hoods.Escape the relentless noise of the digital age by retreating into candlelit scriptoriums, ... Read more

$9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Step into the cloister of medieval history to discover how ancient monks mastered mindfulness and craft beer brewing. Perfect for unwinding after a chaotic workday or escaping a stressful commute, this atmospheric audio journey reveals the very real, laughing, and arguing people beneath the solemn hoods.Escape the relentless noise of the digital age by retreating into candlelit scriptoriums,
... Read more
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Monastery Is Where You Are, The

The Inner Desert, the Home Altar, and the Gift of Coming As We Are

by Jahn Hooks ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Martin G ...

Unabridged

1 hour 23 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.The Monastery Is Where You Are is a short contemplative guide to finding sacred practice inside ordinary life.Rooted in mystic Christianity and the Panentheos vision — God in all and all in God — Jahn Hooks invites the reader into a monastery without walls: breath, prayer, attention, mercy, repentance, and daily work offered back to God.This is not ... Read more

$9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.The Monastery Is Where You Are is a short contemplative guide to finding sacred practice inside ordinary life.Rooted in mystic Christianity and the Panentheos vision — God in all and all in God — Jahn Hooks invites the reader into a monastery without walls: breath, prayer, attention, mercy, repentance, and daily work offered back to God.This is not
... Read more

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