Episode 80 Brian Russell on Metaphors for Deep Spiritual Formation and Growth

Описание: In this week’s episode, Brian Russell offers a series of metaphors that he finds helpful to describe deep spiritual formation and growth. He roots all of the metaphors with Bernard of Clairvaux’s exhortation to serve others as a reservoir rather than as a canal.



Get a copy of Brian’s latest book – Centering Prayer: Sitting Quietly in God’s Presence Can Change Your Life (Paraclete Press, 2021): https://amzn.to/3pDpN2E


Check out Bernard of Clairvaux’s Sermon #18 on the Song of Songs to read about the reservoir metaphor: https://hymnsandchants.com/Texts/Serm...


Books Recommended by Brian on Centering Prayer


Bourgeault Centering Prayer and Inner Awakening https://amzn.to/3dVGwHC


Keating, Intimacy with God: An Introduction to Centering Prayer https://amzn.to/2AfhkNT


Merton, New Seeds of Contemplation https://amzn.to/2BUNaji


Madagáin, Centering Prayer and the Healing of the Unconscious https://amzn.to/2UzZqwa


Connect with Brian Russell:


Information about Brian’s Fall 2021 book Centering Prayer: How Sitting Quietly in God’s Presence Can Change Your Life www.centeringprayerbook.com or order: https://amzn.to/3pDpN2E . For group discounts, contact Sr. Estelle at Paracletepress.com


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Brian Russell’s Book on the Missional Interpretation of Scripture:
(Re)Aligning with God: Reading Scripture for Church and World https://amzn.to/3qln258


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