{"product_id":"2940170313525","title":"Mindful Silence: The Heart of Christian Contemplation","description":"\u003cp\u003eOur fast-paced lives are filled with distractions, frequently leaving us disillusioned and dissatisfied amp;mdash; with ourselves, with others, and even with God. Spiritual practices that used to sustain us fall short when life circumstances bring us to the limits of our self.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAfter many years leading an international humanitarian organization, Phileena Heuertz experienced the deconstruction of her identity, worldview, and faith. Centering prayer, a Christian expression of mindfulness, was a crucial remedy for her fragmented condition, offering a more peace-filled and purposeful life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe hallmarks of contemplative spirituality amp;mdash; solitude, silence, and stillness amp;mdash; have never been more important for our society:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn solitude, we develop the capacity to be present.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn silence, we cultivate the ability to listen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn stillness, we acquire the skill of self-control.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContemplative prayer helps us discern the voice of God, uncover our true self, and live a life of meaning and purpose.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eFilled with insights and wisdom from her own experience, Phileena introduces us to themes and teachers of contemplative spirituality, as well as several prayer practices, and invites us to greater healing and wholeness by learning to practice faith through prayer. This is an opportunity to go deeper with God amp;mdash; to experience the divine and be transformed.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"DINE ALONE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47102358094064,"sku":"2940170313525","price":14.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940170313525_p0.jpg?v=1763707886","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940170313525","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}