The Daily Reader for Contemplative Living: Excerpts from the Works of Father Thomas Keating

The daily reflections are exactly what I was looking for. I did not see that Father Keating himself had put together such a daily reflection journal. I was happy to find this.

I love the depth of this book and the new terms for things I’ve understood for many years. It gives new meaning to former concepts which freshens things up a lot. The only problem is my book is already coming apart! I’m disappointed about that!

This is my favorite book and I want to give it as a gift to others.

2003- this book has been with me in hardback since that time. This is the most well-used of all my Keating books! Each month's daily reading has a bible verse or active prayer sentence, with commentary offered from one of Father Thomas's books or talks -a true blessing. The book spine has given out in many of the month sections, and the pages are now clipped together - frankly that was better for traveling, since I could take just the dates I was out of town for my daily meditations. I had seriously considered replacing the book, but did not want the paperback edition. Now that this book is available on Kindle, I have the readings at my fingertips, since I also now use a meditation timer app- everything in one location. If you are new to Centering Prayer, guidelines and support resources are available in the back of the book.

I love receiving these items today. I had wanted for this book. So grateful it arrived today. It was packaged well and in mint condition.

I have found The Daily Reader for Contemplative Living: Excerpts from the Works of Thomas Keating to be simply the best Christian resource for daily spiritual practice in 50 years of spiritual discipline. Each reading begins with a short phrase related to the topic that can be used as an active prayer for that day. The quote from one of Fr. Thomas Keating's mother-lode works (one book or talk a month) is followed by a relevant brief passage from the Bible (Old or New Covenant). A reading from The Daily Reader for Contemplative Living has served (and continues) as part the vestibule to my daily heart prayer for more than three years. Like all inspired writing, each reading reveals new light from the radiant heart of a still-speaking God.

Easy to comprehend. I like his style.

I received this book earlier than expected. “The Daily Reader” arrived exactly as described along with a sweet note from the seller. I look forward to ordering from this seller again.

The book delivered have a slight discoloration at bottom but does not affect content, still excellent purchase. Am old and almost at the end of the journey but the book is like for health of mind, body and soul. Writings of Father Thomas Keating are always to connect the soul to the Divine. The Bible verses are for exercise of the mind for a deep connection to the heart of the true self. For longevity in life span and health span, memorize verses of the Bible is one of the best technique to grow brain dendrites avoiding dementia, no. 5 killer. It is now one of my best favorite books in my spiritual library.

This book was recommended to me and it is as good as the recommendation suggested. Although of its time in some ways, it is deep, simple to use and very supportive of a meditation practice. A+++

Great to start one's prayer with. Just a short action prayer followed by a short extract from one of Thomas Keating's books, then a piece of Scripture or another work for each day. The action prayer is enough to help you recall the prayer during the day and help you recollect the material. Best thing I have bought recently.

Good - am enjoying using this daily.

The book was fascinating and also helped to settle me before silent prayer sessions. I will read the book again in the same way in the new year.