Benner, David G.,

Opening to God : lectio divina and life as prayer / David G. Benner. - 1 online resource (180 pages)

Includes bibliographical references.

Introduction : transforming openness to God -- More than you can imagine -- Preparing for the divine encounter -- Lectio divina and four classic prayer paths -- Prayer as attending -- Prayer as pondering -- Prayer as responding -- Prayer as being -- Life as prayer, prayer as life -- Transformation prayer.

Spiritual director 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.--from publisher's description.

9781461943402 (electronic bk.) 146194340X (electronic bk.)


Bible--Devotional use.


Prayer--Christianity.
Spiritual life--Christianity.
RELIGION / Christian Life / General


Electronic books.

BS617.8 / .B46 2010

248.3/2