{"title":"Thomas Keating","description":"\u003cp\u003eThomas Keating offers profound insights into the practice of contemplation and the spiritual journey towards inner transformation. His works invite readers to explore the depths of \u003cem\u003econsenting to God as God is\u003c\/em\u003e and embracing the mystery of the unknowable, blending thoughtful reflection with practical guidance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRooted in the traditions of \u003cstrong\u003ereligion and spirituality\u003c\/strong\u003e, Keating's writings encourage a deeper awareness of the self and the divine presence. 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Thomas, in which he examines concepts of the divine—including the astonishments, playfulness, and transformation available to the individual willing to open the door to God.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe second section consists of thirty-one brief homilies, which range over topics as diverse as the Trinity and the message of Epiphany, spiritual evolution and cultivating interior silence, and the treasure of spiritual poverty and the beauty of chaos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47464185168108,"sku":"9781590564370","price":39.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781590564370-reflections-on-the-unknowable.jpg?v=1775040554"},{"product_id":"consenting-to-god-as-god-is-by-thomas-keating-9781590565292","title":"Consenting to God as God is","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBetween January 2007 and April 2009, Trappist monk, Fr. 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Justin Langille and Jennifer Michael explore different facets of the wisdom of silence. Paul David Lawson, David G.R. Keller and Tom Macfie explain the vital role centering prayer can play in fostering communities of faith.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCynthia Bourgeault explicates philosopher and spiritual practitioner Beatrice Bruteau's study of the meaning of contemplation. Brian Taylor uncovers the positive mental changes that centering prayer can bring about. 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