Fr. Basil Pennington
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AS WE KNEW HIM
Reflections on M. Basil Pennington
M. Basil Pennington (1931 – 2005) lived more than 50 years as a Cistercian monk and priest, called to a life of solitude and silence, prayer and contemplation. During that half century, he also traveled the world teaching, wrote dozens of books, and was a founder of the Centering Prayer movement and several national and international organizations. Who was this dynamic and deeply spiritual man? Contributors include Thomas Keating, Laurence Freeman, E. Glenn Hinson, Werner Erhard, members of Basil's immediate family, and many others. As We Knew Him also includes a previously unpublished autobiographical reflection by M. Basil Pennington himself.
As We Knew Him is the compelling story of one of the great spiritual leaders of the last century. Family, friends and colleagues who knew Basil and worked alongside him share their experiences of a simple yet charismatic man of faith and the difference he made in millions of lives. Through their memories, you will encounter an unforgettable presence whose contributions will live on far beyond his years. Hardcover, 207 pages
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PSALMS
A Spiritual Commentary
Showing how the Psalms give profound and candid expression to both our highest aspirations and our deepest pain, the late, highly respected Cistercian Abbot M. Basil Pennington (1931 – 2005) shares his reflections on some of the most beloved passages from the Bible's most widely read book. In this companion volume to The Song of Songs: A Spiritual Commentary, Pennington is once again joined by Jewish artist Phillip Ratner, whose evocative works will lead you into more meaningful contemplation of the inner spirit of the Psalms.
Pennington describes how the monastic tradition of regular reflection on the Psalms — a technique St. Benedict called the "work of God," or Opus Dei — can help you transform your everyday life into a powerful life of prayer. Enriched by Jewish and Christian faith, the drawings and meditations speak to every person wanting both to connect with their most human longings and to forge a vital connection with the Divine. Paperback, 149 pages
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THE SONG OF SONGS
A Spiritual Commentary
In the tradition of Christian mysticism, including Bernard of Clairvaux, Gregory the Great, and Ambrose of Milan, M. Basil Pennington (1931 – 2005) shares his reflections on the Bible's most challenging mystical text, the ancient love poem that is the Song of Songs. In this extraordinary volume, Pennington is joined by the profound Jewish artist Phillip Ratner, whose inspired works call forth from Pennington not only transcendent prayer and rich analogy but also the deepest sentiments that are common to every human mind and heart.
Pennington reflects on the ways you can use the Song of Songs to fulfill your own unutterable aspirations. Paperback, 136 pages
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JOURNEY IN A HOLY LAND
A Spiritual Journal
By M. Basil Pennington
Preface by Thomas Keating
Join the Trappist monk and abbot (1931 – 2005) as he travels to Nazareth and Cana, through desert shrines such as Jacob's Well and the mystical Qumran, to Mount Sinai and the holy city of Jerusalem, and finally, to Bethlehem. Those familiar with the Holy Land will delight in his apt descriptions. Devotional readers will appreciate his meditations on The Cross, The Tomb, The Upper Room, The Temple, Stations of the Cross, and The Nativity. B&W photos. Hardcover, 178 pages.
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THE MONKS OF MOUNT ATHOS
A Western Monk's
Extraordinary Spiritual Journey
on Eastern Holy Ground
The 25th anniversary edition of O Holy Mountain! -- a landmark book that gave many their first glimpse into a monastic republic like no other place on earth. Follow M. Basil Pennington (1931 – 2005) during his historic four-month stay on Mount Athos. Listen to early dialogue between Christian East and West, learn about the "prayer of the heart," and explore the sights and tastes of Mount Athos.
Paperback, 305 pages.
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SEEKING HIS MIND
40 Meetings with Christ
If Hindus have yoga and Buddhists have meditation, what is the Christian method of transformation? Fr. Basil Pennington's answer is lectio divina -- hearing and meditating on the word of God. In this spirit, Fr. Pennington (1931 – 2005) offers 40 meditations on scriptural texts on the life and words of Christ, paired with compelling meditations. A great resource to start or expand lectio divina practice. Paperback, 134 pages.
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THE ABBEY PRAYER BOOK
Selected & Arranged by
Fr. Basil Pennington
Leading spiritual voice Fr. Pennington (1931 – 2005) brings us the rich spiritual tradition of daily prayer kept alive in monastic communities. Part I includes Morning, Midday and Evening Prayers; Proper Hymns, Readings, and Conclusions; The Office of Readings; and Compline. Part II includes a tremendous variety of prayers, from daily and occasional prayers (like mealtime grace) to prayers for the Holy Trinity, Virgin Mary, and Saints . Paperback, 241 pages.
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LECTIO DIVINA
Renewing the Ancient Practice
of Praying the Scriptures
This classic, practical guidebook introduces the reader to a spiritual discipline that has been practiced around the globe for more than a thousand years. More than a path to learning, the monastic practice of divine reading (lectio divina) involves experiencing God's presence in and through the sacred scriptures. Fr. Basil Pennington (1931 – 2005) shows us how this is more than simply hearing the Word of God. It involves our response to God and opens two-way communication. Paperback, 164 pages.
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A PLACE APART
Monastic Prayer & Practice for Everyone
Trappist monk and leading spiritual writer, Fr. Basil Pennington (1931 – 2005) shows how the peace and serenity of an abbey can be achieved despite the noise and busyness of today's world. A step-by-step guide which translates monastic spirituality for use in everyday life. Paperback, 166 pages.
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