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99 names of god(2021) by br. david steindl-rast

“for most people, this interfaith dialogue will be something they only read about, because they don’t have the opportunity to participate in it. …if you are interested in promoting interfaith dialogue, which I think we should be interested in…then we should expose ourselves. exposure is the key word. all people who have been exposed to other traditions, really exposed and not just talked about and not just fearful of them, “know” someone who is of a different religion. so make a special effort to “meet” other people of other religions”, writes fr. David Steindl-Rast on 99 Names of God, which offers a meditation on each of the 99 names of God found in the Islamic creed. this devotional volume is addressed to people of any religious belief who through the many names of god enter the door of the one nameless god who unites us.

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read the review of 99 names of god in the national catholic reporter (July 2021).

can cause happiness: a gratitude journal (2018) by br. David Steindl-Rast, OSB “It is not happiness that makes us grateful, but gratitude that makes us happy.” through the books and appearances of him, br. David Steindl-Rast has shared the blessings of a grateful heart with millions. With this rare journal, he invites us to find greater depth and joy in the midst of our daily challenges and burdens.

These visually inspiring pages invite us to awaken our own appreciation when we feel tired or numb, transform our “throwaway” moments into fresh delights, dance with the light and dark we encounter, and merge with the flow of the natural world. . “the mystic is not a special type of human being”, writes fr. david, “rather, every human being is a special kind of mystic.” no matter how ordinary we feel, it can cause happiness to do exactly this, as it opens portals to the extraordinary within and around us.

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I’m through you so I (2017) by br. david steindl-rast, osb brother david tells the incomparably rich story of his life. Beginning with his childhood in Vienna, he describes his time during World War II and his years as a student after the war, his family’s emigration to the United States, and his entry into the then newly founded Benedictine monastery, Monte Salvador, in the New York State there, he soon began to search for what were then still untrodden spiritual paths with undiscovered entrances to non-Christian religions.

from then on, contemplation and periods of public life alternated with brother david. mysticism is his mission but not a mysticism devoid of connection with the world. his is a mystique of everyday life, of immediate life in the now, of full experience. he is convinced that the spirit of god speaks in and for all of us.

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faith beyond belief: spirituality for our time (2016) by br. david steindl-rast, osb & anselm grün br. david steindl-rast and father anselm grün are figures of hope, people who by the power of their example can offer guidance in a world that has become too complex to understand. the spirituality they radiate is something everyday that, however, is both deep and alive. . .

“Our conversations, on which this book is based, could be read as a ‘crash course’ in Christian spirituality. this book will be an inspiration and a help for the spiritual life of many people of our time, whether they are believers or not.”- johannes kaup, editor

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the path of silence: engaging the sacred in daily life (2016) by br. david steindl-rast, osb of the path of silence: “the tranquility of order is a dynamic tranquility, the stillness of a flame that burns in perfect calm, of a wheel that turns so fast that it seems to stop. silence in this sense is not only a quality of the environment, but above all an attitude, an attitude of listening… let us give each other this gift of silence, so that we can listen together and listen to each other. only in this silence can we hear that soft breath of peace, that music with which the spheres dance, that universal harmony with which we also hope to dance.”

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a good day: a gift of gratitude (2013) by br. david steindl-rast, osb in collaboration with louie schwartzberg this touching gift book truly evokes gratitude for the blessing of life and the everyday wonder and beauty of nature. Based on Brother David’s beloved meditation, set to music by Gary Malkin, this gift book combines Br. David’s inspiring words with stunning images from acclaimed filmmaker, Louie Schwartzberg. Perfect for graduations, birthdays, anniversaries, and holidays, or just as a gift for someone you love, this inspirational bundle includes not only the book, but also a DVD with two short films by Schwartzberg (including Gratitude) and video of a good day from brother david. the last page has a link to the “a good day” audio track, which you can use to create your own video or slideshow about what you’re grateful for.

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99 blessings: an invitation to life (2013) by br. david steindl-rast, osb from beloved author brother david steindl-rast comes this beautiful collection of original blessings intended to guide readers through each day with wisdom and spirit.

This gift book of ninety-nine original personal blessings from brother david steindl-rast, known for his pioneering work in interreligious dialogue, marks the first time the member of the benedictine order of catholic monks has produced a series of prayers for the general reader, from Catholics to Protestants, Jews and Muslims, agnostics and uncertain. Blessings come to life only if we pass them on, so this book is meant to be shared with friends, family, co-workers, strangers, and anyone who needs a few words of inspiration and guidance.

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Deeper Than Words: Living the Apostles’ Creed (2010) by br. David Steindl-Rast, OSB, Foreword by His Holiness the Dalai Lama “I have always felt that by endorsing a book I was honoring the book and its author. however, deeper than brother david’s words brought a surprising new feeling: I found myself feeling that the book honored me by allowing me to endorse it. I have never felt this way about a book before… this book belongs on the desk of every pastor and on the nightstand by the bed of every Christian who is trying to deepen his spiritual life.” – Huston Smith, author of The World’s Religions: Our Great Wisdom Traditions

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david steindl-rast: essential writings (modern spiritual teachers) (2010) by br. david steindl-rast, osb, edited by clare hallward a wonderful selection of br. David’s writings on topics such as gratitude, prayer, silence and love, collected with imagination and sensitivity by Clare Hallward as editor. “much of our life can be wandering through desert lands”, br. David writes, “but we found springs of water.” spirituality & the practice has named this book “one of the best spiritual books of 2010”. (review)

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common sense spirituality (2008) by br. david steindl-rast, osb, foreword by mr. joan chittister each meditation in this volume reflects what br. david calls “the spiritual work of our time”: cultivating a grateful life, the key to joy. the selections explore the wide range of topics that have been at the center of a lifetime of meditation and teaching. an invitation to reconnect with the wisdom that grounds us, sets no limits, motivates moral actions and makes us exhilaratingly alive.

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Common Sense Words for Mind, Body and Soul (2002) by br. david steindl-rast, osb, foreword by thomas moore the world’s proverbs connect us with other cultures and religions, showing us how much we humans have in common while delighting in their sheer variety. inspiring and optimistic, common sense words find meaning in the ordinary circumstances of everyday life. This book contains a new interpretation of Jesus’ parables that speaks to all hearts and is universally valid. common sense is the common ground we so urgently need today.

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music of silence (2001) by br. david steindl-rast, osb & sharon lebell, introduction by kathleen norris my friends tell me that the music of silence is my most readable book; for this i am grateful to sharon lebell, as i am grateful to kathleen norris for her introduction. Kathleen (the author of Cloister Walk) has done much to make the rich heritage of monastic tradition available to people outside the monastic precinct. to a small extent, my book attempts to do the same. visit the companion feature on this website called meet the angel of the hour which features the chants of the hours performed by a group of monks from mount savior monastery in pine city, new york. – brother. David

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a listening heart: the spirituality of sacred sensuality (1999) by br. david steindl-rast, osb, foreword by matthew fox since adding the two new chapters, “sensual asceticism” and “sacred sensuality,” to a listening heart, this has become one for me of my favorites my own books. – brother David

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The Ground We Share: Everyday Practice, Buddhist and Christian (1996) by Robert Aitken, Br. david steindl-rast, osb, edited by nelson foster this is a charming, interesting, and insightful conversation between two major contemporary spiritual teachers and practitioners, one (aitken) an american-born zen master and the other (steindl-rast) a monk Benedictine. The conversation is drawn from a week-long retreat that Aitken and Steindl-Rast shared in Hawaii in 1991. They quickly agree to focus on “everyday practice” rather than the abstract conceptions of Buddhism and Christianity. the result is not so much a formal contribution to the growing body of Buddhist-Christian dialogue as an illuminating and multifaceted exploration of a common ground: the sacred heart that beats at the center of a world shared by Christians and Buddhists. This volume offers a rare opportunity to eavesdrop on a conversation between compassionate believers who are comfortable with their differences, fully committed to one another, and fully committed to the world. steve schroeder (list of books)

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Belonging to the Universe: Explorations at the Frontiers of Science and Spirituality (1993) by Fritjof Capra,‎ br. david steindl-rast, osb, thomas matus a remarkably compatible new view of the universe offered by the pioneer of the new science and contemporary of thomas merton. “an entertaining, thought-provoking book full of conversations, quotes, and colorful stories that bring science and theology to life.” san francisco chronicle.

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gratitude, heart of prayer: an approach to life in fullness (1984) by fr. david steindl-rast, osb, foreword by henri nouwen i am glad that, after nearly two decades, this book is still finding a steady stream of new readers. From time to time I hear from people who have made thanks their daily reading in times of crisis, sickness, or on their deathbed. this fills me with wonder. so does the fact that groups that read and discuss books together have found this one useful. what do I like about him? which deals with the main aspects of gratitude in a systematic way, without -I hope- being dry. and I especially like the list of keywords ordered from a to z (yes, I even have one for “x”). in fact, the glossary we plan to include on this site will continue and expand on that idea. – brother David

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