Presence and Encounter
The Sacramental Possibilities of Everyday Life
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The most vital and significant moments in life are moments of encounter. Whether we encounter ourselves, others, or God, these moments let us know that life is meaningful. And presence is what makes encounter possible. When we are truly present, everything that has being becomes potentially present to us.
In this unique resource, David Benner invites us to live with more presence so we can know the presence of God more deeply in our lives. Drawing on over thirty-five years of experience integrating psychology and spirituality, Benner examines the transformational possibilities of spiritual presence and encounter in fresh, exciting, and practical ways. He helps listeners understand the personal and interpersonal dimensions of presence and encounter, revealing how they mediate Divine Presence and serve as sacraments of everyday life. His rich meditations are presented in a voice that is intelligent, compassionate, and engaging. The book includes end-of-chapter reflection exercises for individual or group use and a foreword by Richard Rohr.
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Story5 out of 5 stars 13
In these daily reflections, Richard Rohr invites us to rediscover the spring hidden inside. He reminds us of our inherent belovedness and God’s indwelling presence. Remembering who we truly are is a gradual lifelong journey, but Fr. Richard offers insights to ease the process and lead us back to our Source. The meditations follow the arc of life, from innocence, through inevitable brokenness, to putting ourselves back together, through ripening into union - with self, God, the world, and others.
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5 out of 5 stars
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I love these meditations. I listen every day.
- By kc-dreamer on 01-27-22
By: Richard Rohr
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Opening to God
- Lectio Divina and Life as Prayer
- By: David G. Benner
- Narrated by: Lance Smith
- Length: 5 hrs and 3 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 19
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 18
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Story5 out of 5 stars 18
Spiritual director and psychologist David Benner invites us to discover openness to God as the essence of prayer, spirituality, and the Christian life. Prayer is far more than saying words to God; all of life can be prayer when offered to God in faith and with openness. Using the four movements of lectio divina, Benner explores prayer as attending, pondering, responding, and being. Along the way he opens us to a world of possibilities for communion with God: praying with our senses, with imagination, with music and creativity, in contemplation, in service, and much more.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Well-written, self-revelatory, encouraging
- By A. Alexander on 02-16-25
By: David G. Benner
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Just This
- By: Richard Rohr
- Narrated by: John Quigley OFM
- Length: 3 hrs and 30 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 109
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 91
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Story5 out of 5 stars 89
Just This is a collection of brief and evocative meditations and practices that invite us to cultivate the gift of waking up to the beauty of reality in all its glorious ordinariness. With his signature blend of contemplation, theology, and pastoral sensitivity, Fr. Richard Rohr creates a spaciousness for the soul to grow into a kind of seeing that goes far beyond merely looking to recognizing and thus appreciating.
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5 out of 5 stars
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New ideas
- By Jim H. on 07-04-22
By: Richard Rohr
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Divine Therapy and Addiction: Centering Prayer and the Twelve Steps
- By: Thomas Keating
- Narrated by: Dan Carroll
- Length: 6 hrs and 45 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 53
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 46
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Story5 out of 5 stars 44
In this major work, Father Thomas Keating, with Tom S. interviewing, reflects on the wisdom and legacy of the Alcoholics Anonymous 12-Step method and its connections to, and similarities with, the Christian mystical traditions of centering prayer and Lectio Divina. In conversation with a long-time member of AA meetings, Father Thomas talks insightfully about surrendering to one's Higher Power and the journey that must be undertaken for the healing of the soul to begin.
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5 out of 5 stars
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The Story of Light and Peace.
- By Diane H. on 09-13-21
By: Thomas Keating
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The Divine Dance
- The Trinity and Your Transformation
- By: Richard Rohr
- Narrated by: Arthur Morey
- Length: 7 hrs and 13 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 605
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 515
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 503
The Trinity is supposed to be the central doctrine grounding Christianity, yet we're often told that we shouldn't attempt to understand it because it's a mystery. But what if we breached that mystery? How might it transform our relationship with God?
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5 out of 5 stars
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Phenomenal!
- By Garrison G. Schrauger on 01-22-18
By: Richard Rohr
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Open Mind, Open Heart
- 20th Anniversary Edition
- By: Thomas Keating
- Narrated by: Joel Richards
- Length: 5 hrs and 40 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 8
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 7
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Story4 out of 5 stars 7
First published in 1986, Open Mind, Open Heart remains one of the best introductions to contemplative prayer. Father Thomas Keating discusses the history of contemplative prayer in the Christian tradition, and introduces the listener to the practice of centering prayer as a spiritual discipline.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Amazing book
- By Leopoldine Blaise on 02-21-25
By: Thomas Keating
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Immortal Diamond
- The Search for Our True Self
- By: Richard Rohr
- Narrated by: Kevin Pierce
- Length: 5 hrs and 48 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 181
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 157
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Story5 out of 5 stars 157
In his best-selling book Falling Upward, Richard Rohr talked about ego (or the False Self) and how it gets in the way of spiritual maturity. But if there's a False Self, is there also a True Self? What is it? How is it found? This book likens True Self to a diamond, buried deep within us, formed under the intense pressure of our lives, that must be searched for, uncovered, separated from all the debris of ego that surrounds it. In a sense True Self must, like Jesus, be resurrected, and that process is not resuscitation but transformation.
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5 out of 5 stars
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The most profound self-identify rescuing book
- By Cliente Amazon on 10-21-20
By: Richard Rohr
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The Naked Now
- Learning to See as the Mystics See
- By: Richard Rohr
- Narrated by: Rick Adamson
- Length: 5 hrs and 38 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 413
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 341
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Story5 out of 5 stars 336
The enlightenment you seek in other religions has been present in Christianity from the beginning. Richard Rohr, a global leader in spiritual awakening, helps you recognize the forces (such as ego resistance and dual thinking) that separate you from your deeper self. Then, drawing from Gospels and the greatest Christian contemplatives, he shows you what it means to be spiritually awake. You will learn why your ego resists change and growth, what is useful about popular ideas such as the law of attraction, what Jesus, the first mythical leader in the West, can teach you.
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5 out of 5 stars
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exceptional insights on Christianity
- By Mister E on 04-15-20
By: Richard Rohr
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Portrait of a Radical
- The Jesus Movement
- By: DJ Kadagian, Huston Smith, Allen Callahan, and others
- Narrated by: Scott Smith
- Length: 4 hrs and 42 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 1
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 1
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Story5 out of 5 stars 1
Inspired by the resounding success of its cinematic counterpart, Portrait of a Radical / The Jesus Movement reveals the often-overlooked radical nature of Jesus' mission, showing how his transformative message remains a beacon of hope for many and a threat to the powerful. Originally introduced to audiences through a highly acclaimed documentary film that aired on Hallmark and the Discovery Channel. Portrait of a Radical, the book, includes all of the uncut interviews not contained in the film, building upon the captivating narrative that captured viewers.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Must read book in comparative religion
- By Ankit on 04-13-25
By: DJ Kadagian, and others
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The Enneagram
- A Christian Perspective
- By: Richard Rohr, Andreas Ebert
- Narrated by: Rick Adamson
- Length: 13 hrs and 2 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 211
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 175
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 172
This runaway best seller shows both the basic logic of the Enneagram and its harmony with the core truths of Christian thought from the time of the early Church forward. Experience author Richard Rohr's expertise and advanced thought on the subject, easily laid out for all audiences.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Not truly a Christian view
- By Ben on 07-27-21
By: Richard Rohr, and others
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The Gift of Being Yourself
- The Sacred Call to Self-Discovery
- By: David G. Benner
- Narrated by: David Cochran Heath
- Length: 3 hrs
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 37
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 34
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 34
Much is said in Christian circles about knowing God. But Christians throughout the ages have agreed that there cannot be deep knowledge of God without deep knowledge of the self. Discerning your true self is inextricably related to discerning God's purposes for you. Paradoxically, the more you become like Christ, the more you become authentically yourself. In this profound exploration of Christian identity, psychologist and spiritual director David G. Benner illuminates the spirituality of self-discovery.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Very insightful
- By Shopper722 on 07-09-25
By: David G. Benner
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Following Jesus
- Finding Our Way Home in an Age of Anxiety
- By: Henri J. M. Nouwen, Richard Rohr, Gabrielle Earnshaw
- Narrated by: Fred Sanders
- Length: 3 hrs and 31 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 282
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 239
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Story5 out of 5 stars 230
At one of the lowest points in Henri Nouwen’s life, he gave a series of lectures on the importance of following Jesus in an age of anxiety. Drawn from those talks, this new work reveals what sustained Nouwen to remain faithful to the teachings of Jesus and led him to become an icon of compassion and vulnerability. Here, he writes eloquently about calling and purpose, fear and hope. And he explains why - with so many choices available to the 21st-century seeker - the greatest reward for those looking for spiritual direction is rediscovering Jesus’ teaching on love.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Honest thoughts on truly following Jesus
- By Rich Thornton on 02-24-20
By: Henri J. M. Nouwen, and others
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The Art of Letting Go
- Living the Wisdom of Saint Francis
- By: Richard Rohr OFM
- Narrated by: Richard Rohr OFM
- Length: 5 hrs and 58 mins
- Original Recording
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 1,450
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 1,205
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Story5 out of 5 stars 1,183
We often think of saints as rare individuals whose gifts far exceed our own, and St. Francis is no exception. But for Fr. Richard Rohr, a prolific author and renowned speaker, the life and teachings of this beloved figure offer an authentic spirituality we can all embody.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Series of lectures on spiritual development
- By Adam Shields on 08-01-13
By: Richard Rohr OFM
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Spiritual Direction: Wisdom for the Long Walk of Faith
- By: Henri Nouwen
- Narrated by: Joe Abbey-Colborne
- Length: 5 hrs and 42 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 100
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 90
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Story5 out of 5 stars 90
We lead our spiritual lives in relationship with others. A faithful community gives us opportunities for worship, sharing burdens, confessing faults, offering forgiveness, and celebrating life. Wherever he went, Henri Nouwen created such communities, and within them, he offered spiritual direction. Available as an audiobook for the first time ever, Spiritual Direction: Wisdom for the Long Walk of Faith is part of “The Nouwen Trilogy.” These convenient audio sessions let you adopt Nouwen as your personal spiritual director.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Relevant for the Modern World
- By jgh3115 on 11-11-19
By: Henri Nouwen
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Desiring God's Will
- Aligning Our Hearts with the Heart of God
- By: David G. Benner
- Narrated by: William Sarris
- Length: 3 hrs and 41 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 57
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 52
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Story5 out of 5 stars 50
Most people think of God's will as something to be found or as the receiving of guidance from God when making decisions. Too often, however, the problem is not that we don't know what God desires for our lives, but rather that we just don't want to do what we already know he wants. How might our wills be changed so that we become both willing and able to do what God asks of us? In Desiring God's Will, psychologist and spiritual director David G. Benner explores the transformation of the will in Christian spirituality.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Life changing
- By Akasha on 09-26-20
By: David G. Benner
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Everything Belongs
- The Gift of Contemplative Prayer
- By: Richard Rohr
- Narrated by: Rick Adamson
- Length: 4 hrs and 51 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 236
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 194
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Story5 out of 5 stars 194
This popular and best-selling book from a renowned Franciscan challenges people to move beyond the comfort of a settled life toward an understanding of themselves that is rooted in their connection to God. Only when they rest in God can they find the certainty and the freedom to become all that they can be.
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2 out of 5 stars
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I love Richard Rohr, but
- By Kothel on 02-02-21
By: Richard Rohr
Drawn Into Openness
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