True Prayer: An Invitation to Christian Spirituality

by Kenneth Leech

Overview

"We do not create prayer,” writes Kenneth Leech, “but merely prepare the ground and clear away obstacles. Prayer is always a gift, a grace, the flame which ignites wood; the Holy Spirit gives prayer.”

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780819216465
Publisher:	Church Publishing, Incorporated
Publication date:	10/01/1995
Edition description:	Reprint
Pages:	212
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.50(h) x (d)

About the Author

Kenneth Leech (1939-2015) was the founder of Centrepoint, one of the biggest programs for homeless youth in Europe, and former field officer for racial justice for the Church of England and community theologian at St Botolph's Church in Aldgate, London. He is the author of many highly regarded books, including Soul Friend, The Eye of the Storm, True Prayer, and the award-winning Care and Conflict.

What People are Saying About This

From the Publisher

"This is one of the most realistic and encouraging books on prayer published in a good long time...you're in for a treat."
—Praying Magazine

"True Prayer fairly charges along, galloping triumphantly through the whole landscape of the Christian spiritual tradition."
—The Living Church

"Father Leech leaves his reader with the sense that as life is a gift, so is prayer—and that the change that comes with it is a very good thing."
—New Catholic World

"This magnificent book is about prayer as an ‘intensely human experience.' It is only for honest souls who are willing to confront themselves deeply within and the world without and take the consequences."
—Encounter

"Kenneth Leech's book on prayer is a true treasure, an ideal introduction to the spiritual life. It not only speaks about prayer but it creates the space in the reader where prayer can grow and mature...It is a book that truly forms heart and mind."
—Henri J. M. Nouwen

Editorial Reviews

"This is one of the most realistic and encouraging books on prayer published in a good long time...you're in for a treat."
—Praying Magazine

"True Prayer fairly charges along, galloping triumphantly through the whole landscape of the Christian spiritual tradition."
—The Living Church

"Father Leech leaves his reader with the sense that as life is a gift, so is prayer—and that the change that comes with it is a very good thing."
—New Catholic World

"This magnificent book is about prayer as an ‘intensely human experience.' It is only for honest souls who are willing to confront themselves deeply within and the world without and take the consequences."
—Encounter

"Kenneth Leech's book on prayer is a true treasure, an ideal introduction to the spiritual life. It not only speaks about prayer but it creates the space in the reader where prayer can grow and mature...It is a book that truly forms heart and mind."
—Henri J. M. Nouwen

From the Publisher